That is why we’ve developed the Biodiversity Measurement Framework – the first of its kind in the energy industry. Developed with input from global biodiversity experts, the measurement framework builds on existing EIA and biodiversity practices, implementing global standards and local regulations to create a single, practical tool for our staff.
Once fully implemented in 2030, the framework will guide our actions and provide a transparent measure of our progress for community members, researchers, and investors.
An eight-step framework
The Biodiversity Measurement Framework sets out eight steps that ensure biodiversity is considered from the earliest project stages through to long-term operation.
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Early risk screening
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Identify priority biodiversity features
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Scope monitoring needs
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Establish baselines for priority features
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Model impacts and interventions
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Determine net-positive actions
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Implement and monitor – before and during construction
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Report and disclose through project operation
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See how the eight steps works at sea and on land.
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Put into practice from 2030
In 2025, we completed a public feedback process and released a case study showing how the framework can be implemented in practice. The insights gained are now being used to refine our approach, ensuring it is both science-based and practical in real-world projects. From 2030, the measurement framework will be fully integrated into all new Ørsted projects.
Learn more about our Biodiversity Measurement Framework.
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