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Environment Works of hydro-seeding of native species with the aim of fixing the soil on the slopes in order to avoid landslide and to accelerate the restoration Holcim Spain
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Works of hydro-seeding of native species with the aim of fixing the soil on the slopes in order to avoid landslide and to accelerate the restoration

Objective The creation of a visual screen. To reforest with pines (2.5 metres high and 100kg each) to bundle the exploited areas into the natural environment of the site. Context The grave...
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Environment Implementing the ISO 14001 environmental management system Holcim Spain
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Implementing the ISO 14001 environmental management system

Objective Due to the environmental situation of the site at the time the company bought the exploitation, the company has to make a big effort, with a progressive restoration, in parallel with the...
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Environment The project “Ecomining” has chosen the environment as a key focus, through the design of innovative models, looking for environmental improvement beyond the legislation requirements Hormisoria S.L.
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

The project “Ecomining” has chosen the environment as a key focus, through the design of innovative models, looking for environmental improvement beyond the legislation requirements

Objective To minimize the negative environmental impact. To make models of final scenarios with a high environmental value. To promote endogenous development, with principles of Social Corpor...
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Environment Make compatible the extraction with the management of the biodiversity LafargeHolcim Spain
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Make compatible the extraction with the management of the biodiversity

Objective Make compatible the extraction with the management of the biodiversity. Context The site is in the Natura 2000 Area of Garraf. Actions LafargeHolcim has developed together wit...
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Environment Contribution of aggregate sector to the recovery of an endangered species: the case of the sand martin LafargeHolcim
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Contribution of aggregate sector to the recovery of an endangered species: the case of the sand martin

Objective Contribution of aggregate sector to the recovery of an endangered species: the case of the sand martin. This project addresses the conservation of a protected species that depends almo...
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Environment The restoration of the gravel extraction area after the end of the exploitation by PREBETONG ÁRIDOS SLU. PREBETONG ÁRIDOS SLU - GRUPO VOTORANTIM
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2016

The restoration of the gravel extraction area after the end of the exploitation by PREBETONG ÁRIDOS SLU.

Objective The restoration of the gravel extraction area after the end of the exploitation by PREBETONG ÁRIDOS SLU. Context After the exploitation of the Badajoz gravel extraction area, PREBE...
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Environment Restoration of habitat for some steppe birds like the great bustard, the little bustard, harriers Procosanz Áridos S.A.
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Restoration of habitat for some steppe birds like the great bustard, the little bustard, harriers

Objective The area where the company is located has the status of ZEPA, special protection area for birds, serving as habitat for some steppe birds like the great bustard, the little bustard, harri...
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Environment Application of good environmental practices in every aspect of the activity, including the external transport Promotora Mediterranea-2 S.A. Promsa - Grupo Cementos Molins
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Application of good environmental practices in every aspect of the activity, including the external transport

Objective The application of good environmental practices in every aspect of the activity, including the external transport. Context This quarry is located in the Natural Landscape Region “...
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Environment To make up a Biodiversity Management Plan in order to maintain the ecological balance of the land. Orienting the restoration work in order to better adapt to the needs of future ecosystems /… SIBELCO Spain
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To make up a Biodiversity Management Plan in order to maintain the ecological balance of the land. Orienting the restoration work in order to better adapt to the needs of future ecosystems /…

Objective To make up a Biodiversity Management Plan in order to maintain the ecological balance of the land. Orienting the restoration work in order to better adapt to the needs of future ecosystem...
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Environment The main actions envisaged are aimed at deploying the potentialities of this area as an environment of ecological value and host of public use SIBELCO Spain
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

The main actions envisaged are aimed at deploying the potentialities of this area as an environment of ecological value and host of public use

Objective The main actions envisaged are aimed at deploying the potentialities of this area as an environment of ecological value and host of public use. Context Located in the Pinar de la Pl...
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Environment To improve and to restore the river area, taking into account the objectives of the Natural Resources Planning of the Regional Park Tarmac Iberia S.A.U.
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To improve and to restore the river area, taking into account the objectives of the Natural Resources Planning of the Regional Park

Objective The main objective of the project was to improve and to restore the river area, as well as to restore the small lakes produced by the exploitation. This restoration takes into account the...
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Environment To restore the quarry thanks to the results of a previous research on the most suitable flora for the site Tarmac Iberia S.A.U.
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To restore the quarry thanks to the results of a previous research on the most suitable flora for the site

Objective To restore the quarry thanks to the results of a previous research on the most suitable flora for the site. Context The quarry site “Casa El Duende” was in good shape which made...
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Environment Focusing on biodiversity and agricultural uses, which was the predominant use in the region at the time of the project planning Tarmac Iberia S.A.U.
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Focusing on biodiversity and agricultural uses, which was the predominant use in the region at the time of the project planning

Objective The company has chosen for restoration the options of focusing on biodiversity and agricultural uses, which was the predominant use in the region at the time of the project planning. T...
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Environment To restore degraded spaces into a Regional Park, a protected natural area, inside Natura 2000 Various companies in Spain
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study in Natura 2000 area

To restore degraded spaces into a Regional Park, a protected natural area, inside Natura 2000

Objective To restore degraded spaces into a Regional Park, a protected natural area, inside Natura 2000. Context Several companies from the Madrid area had signed a voluntary agreement with t...
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Environment The implementation of a biodiversity action plan in the largest quarry rock of Jehander Jehander – Swerock AB
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2013

The implementation of a biodiversity action plan in the largest quarry rock of Jehander

Objective The implementation of a biodiversity action plan in the largest quarry rock of Jehander: Context Jehander is the first company to establish a biodiversity action plan for operating...
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Environment To realize a survey in order to compare the biodiversity within and outside a sand pit. Jehander - HeidelbergCement
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To realize a survey in order to compare the biodiversity within and outside a sand pit.

Objective To realize a survey in order to compare the biodiversity within and outside a sand pit. Context Every time Jehander’s applies for an excavation permit anywhere in Sweden, we are u...
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Environment To find a solution to combine an active sand pit with a flourishing insect life, including both highly threatened species and a general high diversity Jehander - HeidelbergCement
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To find a solution to combine an active sand pit with a flourishing insect life, including both highly threatened species and a general high diversity

Objective The conservation objective is to find a solution to combine an active sand pit with a flourishing insect life, including both highly threatened species and a general high diversity: Co...
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Environment Realisation of a census on Butterflies and other insects Jehander - HeidelbergCement
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Realisation of a census on Butterflies and other insects

Objective Realisation of a census “Butterflies and other insects from Pålamalm-Riksten” by Jan Bergsten, biologist. Context Finding just a single species on the endangered species list,...
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Environment To protect a flowering landscape with an exceptional insect population Nybrogrus AB
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To protect a flowering landscape with an exceptional insect population

Objective The conservation objective is to protect a flowering landscape with an exceptional insect population. Context This sand and gravel extraction site has been operating and growing gra...
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Environment The replacement of fuel oil with biofuel to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and avoid risk of soil contamination Rådasand AB
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2016

The replacement of fuel oil with biofuel to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and avoid risk of soil contamination

Objective The replacement of fuel oil with biofuel to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and avoid risk of soil contamination. Context The gravel extraction site in Rådaås outside Lidköping i...
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Environment To protect insects such as rare wild-bee species Swerock AB
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To protect insects such as rare wild-bee species

Objective The conservation objective is to protect insects such as rare wild-bee species. Context This sand pit has been supplying the nearby Swerock concrete factory since early 1960’s. Ho...
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Environment To protect the endangered eagle owl Sydsten AB
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To protect the endangered eagle owl

Objective The endangered and eagle owl, Bubo bubo, prefers rock walls for nesting. Quarries with undisturbed rock ledges constitute a perfect habitat for this red-listed bird species. Context...
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Environment Census on insects in 50 extraction sites near Stockholm Various companies in Sweden
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Census on insects in 50 extraction sites near Stockholm

Objective During 2006 approximately 50 commercial sand- and gravel pits in the Region of Stockholm have been searched for. The aim was to get a broad view of the fauna of this environment and to fi...
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