We're committed to the protection of the environment in which we operate.   We recognise our activities can impact on biological diversity and we have a portfolio of programmes in place to minimise these impacts.

We have set up the following biodiversity objectives:

• Carry out site surveys and maintain records of biodiversity assets
• Protect, and where possible enhance, the ecological value of our sites, in particular the habitats and species identified as priorities in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)
• Implement site-specific BAPs on our larger sites and ensure they are regularly reviewed
• Consult with local and national conservation agencies
• Educate our staff and contractors in the importance of protecting and enhancing biodiversity
• Contribute to the work of external conservation bodies, for example through providing staff volunteers, giving support to projects and contributing biological information of particular importance.

Site-specific Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) were developed as live documents, that are intended to be regularly updated and adapted to local needs.

We've recently done work under the BAPs for Killingholme, Kingsnorth, Ironbridge and Grain Power Stations.

Killingholme (Yorkshire)
 
Recent work at Killingholme has focused on the management of Chase Hill wood. Until 2008, the wood had not been managed since the 1940's. A comprehensive study of the biodiversity of the wood was performed in 2007/2008.

In 2009, a wetland habitat was opened up in an area of the wood. E.ON was awarded a Humber Nature Conservation award for environmental excellence.

Kingsnorth (Kent)

Our Environmental Initiatives Officer looks after the many school and species interest groups that visit each year. We've also installed additional security to reduce the risk of vandalism and allow the habitats to improve further.

Ironbridge (Shropshire)

Habitat creation and management work continued at Devils Dingle ash disposal site in 2009, and Ironbridge has worked towards achieving the Wildlife Trust Biodiversity Benchmark, which we hope to receive in 2010.  

Grain (Kent)

Grain power station borders internationally important populations of wintering, passaging and breeding birds and other species. We're monitoring the species more often and publicise locally when we need help. We're managing the potential impact of the new power station that is currently being built very carefully.