UK Biodiversity Net Gain: The Requirements, the Context, and What Businesses Need to Know

In early 2024, the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement was adopted for certain developments in England. Introduced under the Environment Act 2021, BNG aims to restore habitats and biodiversity on planning sites. In doing so, it demonstrates the UK’s ongoing commitment to leadership in the ESG space amidst a global recalibration on the topic.... By: A&O Shearman