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Gaia attended the #NatureFinance24 conference on Tuesday for the second year running. Hats off to the Ecosystems Knowledge Network for organising another successful event and driving forward the UK’s emerging nature-based solutions. We’re pleased to be playing a primary role in advancing the #BiodiversityNetGain market. A year ago we launched the BNG Marketplace, and it's now the largest and most advanced platform in the UK, with over 28,000 Units, 650 + buyers and thousands of searches and enquiries each and every week.  Thank you to everyone involved in making this event a platform for meaningful connections and impactful discussions.  #NaturalCapital #NaturalAssets #GreenFinance

Renewables are set to generate more UK electricity than fossil fuels this year⚡ Latest insights from Ember review UK power generation statistics from January to November 2024, with forecasts for December completing the year. Forecasts for UK electricity generation in 2024: 🌬️ 29% 𝗨𝗞 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 ⛽️ 35% 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 🌱 37% 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 👉 #GasPower use is set to drop by 13% (13 TWh) compared to 2023, reaching its lowest level since 1996. 👉 #Renewables (wind, solar, hydropower) are forecast to provide 37% of UK electricity in 2024, surpassing fossil fuels at 35%—a sharp drop from 46% in 2021. 👉 #WindPower is on track to challenge gas as the UK’s largest electricity source, with only a 1% difference forecast. These findings reflect a significant shift in the UK’s power system, though final outcomes remain dependent on December conditions. 🔗 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/ejEfXGbe

When purchasing #CarbonCredits, businesses neutralise unavoidable emissions by funding Carbon Offsetting projects—but what kind of projects are being funded? 💸 Our latest blog covers 7 examples of impactful #CarbonOffsetting projects delivering significant environmental benefits across the globe. 🌎 For example, 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 replace inefficient cooking methods in developing regions, improving the life quality of many by saving time and money. Beyond this, they reduce emissions, deforestation, and health risks associated with indoor air pollution. Learn about all projects here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eygQR9cc #CarbonAccounting #NetZero #CarbonCredits

Find #BNGunits in seconds with Gaia’s new BNG Metric Upload tool 🌱 The UK’s largest BNG Marketplace now offers over 30,000 BNG units from qualified sellers across England 🎉 Whether you’re new to Biodiversity Net Gain or looking for a faster way to meet requirements, our platform can help: 👉 𝗨𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰—we’ll instantly analyse your data. 👉 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴—our tool scans the database to find the best matches for your project. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀—get fast, accurate results tailored to your needs. You can also use our Filter & Search tools to break the 30,000 units down by location, habitat, unit types more 🪴 🔗 Access here: marketplace.gaiacompany.io #BNG #Developers #BNGMarketplace #BiodiversityNetGain

Did you know that Scope 3 emissions—covering everything from suppliers to logistics and product lifecycles—are often the largest portion of a company’s carbon footprint? They can account for up to 90% of total emissions in some industries, yet they are among the hardest to measure and reduce. 🫣 Our latest blog is packed with actionable strategies like fostering supplier partnerships, optimising logistics, or leveraging comprehensive tools such as Gaia’s Carbon Accounting Software to drive measurable & meaningful reductions. Dive into the full guide here 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewhDRY8Y #SupplyChain #CarbonAccounting #Scope3

High-quality off-site #BNGunits available in Mid Devon 🌱 Nestled in the rolling countryside of Mid Devon, Ankridge Habitat Bank offers a range of diverse habitats including grassland, woodland, and hedgerows. This project is dedicated to biodiversity enhancement, ensuring a lasting impact for local species and compliance with planning requirements. ✅ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: Grassland improvements support foraging for brown hairstreak, wall butterfly, barn owl, kestrel, skylark, and bats. ✅ 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Enhanced habitats for roosting bats, nesting birds, and flora like primrose. ✅ 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: Includes Very High Distinctiveness habitats such as the Species-rich native hedgerow with trees associated with banks or ditches. 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲: £25,000 - £30,000 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀: Area/Habitat, Hedgerow 𝗟𝗣𝗔 / 𝗡𝗖𝗔: Mid Devon / The Culm 🌿 View the listing: https://lnkd.in/dF2h8FE5 #BiodiversityNetGain #Devon #HabitatBank

How can we remove carbon from the atmosphere and tackle climate change effectively? 🌍 From natural solutions like photosynthesis and ocean absorption to cutting-edge technologies like DAC and BECCS, innovative carbon removal methods are reshaping our fight against global warming. 💡 Explore the methods, their potential, and how they contribute to a sustainable, net-zero future. 🔗 Read our latest blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/egbqu59c #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #NetZero #Sustainability

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia explores public opinion on #BiodiversityNetGain, based on a representative sample of 500 adults from England. The study sheds interesting insights into public perception of #BNG: 👉 𝟮𝟭% of respondents said they had experience with BNG (with 𝟰𝟴.𝟲% of those having encountered it through local projects, 𝟮𝟲.𝟳% through non-local projects, and 𝟮𝟱.𝟳% through work-related experiences). 👉 𝟱𝟴.𝟮% of respondents believed it was possible to create a net gain in biodiversity after a development loss, with 𝟯𝟬.𝟴% unsure and 𝟵.𝟴% disagreeing. 👉 𝟲𝟯.𝟴% of respondents had a positive opinion of BNG overall, while only 𝟲.𝟰% held a negative view. 👉 𝟴𝟰% of respondents agreed that developers should be responsible for the creation and management of compensatory habitats. 👉 𝟲𝟴.𝟱% of respondents felt the BNG metric was an effective tool for measuring biodiversity, though 𝟭𝟳.𝟯% disagreed. The study notes limitations such as a potential overestimation of BNG knowledge, however the findings underscore the importance of transparency and effective communication in the successful implementation of BNG policies. 🔗 Full report: https://lnkd.in/eTd3iYab

How are some the world's biggest companies—such as Google, IKEA, or Amazon—addressing their significant carbon footprints? 🌍 Through greenhouse gas accounting, these giants are managing both direct and indirect emissions, aligning with sustainability demands while taking responsibility for their impact. Read our latest blog to see whether targets set decades ago have since been met, and explore timelines of key efforts that have been made.👇 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/eM-mviUj #CarbonAccounting #Sustainability #NetZero

Biodiversity net gain #BNG update: 📝 Biodiversity gain site register news The 20th site has appeared on the biodiversity gain site register, today I think (despite its registration beginning 021024), and it is significant for two reasons. First, it is the first secured via a conservation covenant rather than a s106 agreement. It is between the Environment Bank and RSK Biocensus, for a site at Yate Fold Farm north of Bolton and in that local authority and what looks to be the Southern Pennines NCA. The register entry can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dzUtxkgE I don't see the conservation covenant published anywhere, RSK Wilding do you publish these? Secondly, it is the first site to include watercourse units - 500m of ditches being improved from poor to moderate condition. Come and get yer luverly watercourse units! The other 19 entries are all either area units only or area and hedgerow units. At a recent BNG event hosted by Searchland, Ben Askins from Gaia reported that demand for watercourse units significantly outstripped supply compared with the other two types of units, so this is welcome news. Meanwhile, as the Freedom of Information response deadline passes, 85% of local authorities have now replied to me about planning applications subject to mandatory BNG, with nearly half of those saying how many they have received. I will post a fuller report next week but the percentage has been slowly rising and is now 6.7% of all planning applications.