Client:
A major oil and gas company aiming to enhance its biodiversity performance and meet Net Gain targets.

Challenge:
Translate complex academic approaches to biodiversity conservation and monitoring into a practical, actionable corporate document aligned with the company’s biodiversity principles and strategic goals.

Solutions Provided:

• Collaborated closely with an academic team to translate scientific biodiversity monitoring and conservation methodologies into a corporate strategy framework.
• Integrated a biodiversity management framework based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
• Developed the structure and content of a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) aligned with international best practices (IUCN, IFC, and industry standards).

Project Duration:
24 weeks

Project Team:

• Project Manager (Client)
• External Consultant (myself)
• Academic Experts

Deliverables:

• Biodiversity Action Plan (PDF)
• Tailored educational materials for key stakeholder groups (top management, QHSE team, general employees), introducing biodiversity concepts and the BAP(ppt)

Project Approach:

• Conducted research on leading biodiversity management frameworks, guidelines, and case studies relevant to the oil and gas sector.
• Proposed and aligned with the client on the structure and preliminary content of the Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP).
• Defined and validated the BAP’s spatial and temporal boundaries, key performance indicators (KPIs), biodiversity management processes, and the company’s pathway to achieving Net Gain targets.
• Maintained ongoing communication with the academic team to ensure scientific accuracy and practical applicability.
• Drafted BAP chapters covering the biodiversity management approach, stakeholder engagement, external communications, performance monitoring, reporting, and impact assessment.

Outcomes:

• Enabled the client to adopt a structured, science-based approach to biodiversity management aligned with international standards (IUCN, IFC).
• Established a foundation for consistent monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of biodiversity performance across operational sites.
• Strengthened internal understanding of biodiversity issues through tailored educational materials for different stakeholder groups.
• Facilitated cross-sector collaboration between academic experts and corporate decision-makers, ensuring both scientific credibility and operational relevance.