Biodiversity - Guidance for businesses on managing the risks and opportunities

BS 8583:2015

British Standards Institution
Biodiversity - Guidance for businesses on managing the risks and opportunities Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Construction Management Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Explores how business operations can both complement and protect biodiversity. Focuses on raising awareness of biodiversity considerations in managing premises and facilities, operations and through the activities of the supply chain. Describes 5 steps for devising a biodiversity action plan and includes 14 case studies.

History

Confirmed March 2021.

ISBN

9780580829598

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • General design information
  • Design
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Environmental protection
  • Natural environment
  • Design work/drawings
  • Legal issues and management
  • Construction operations
  • Special subject areas
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Landscape

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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