Biodiversity
Biodiversity: A Critical Challenge for Our Planet
Biodiversity loss is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Healthy ecosystems are essential for life on Earth, supporting processes such as soil fertility, water regulation, and climate balance. However, global assessments reveal a continuous decline in species and habitats, increasing systemic risks for economies and societies. Preserving biodiversity is therefore fundamental to resilience and sustainable development.
Our Commitment at EDP
Recognizing the vital role of ecosystems and biodiversity in sustaining life cycles, EDP’s renewable energy generation is our most significant contribution to reducing biodiversity loss. Beyond this, our commitment drives us to actively protect wildlife, and conserve and enhance ecosystems, ensuring that our operations align with global sustainability goals.
Aligned with its new Business Plan 20226-2028, EDP has defined the following commitments:
Our commitments by 2028
All new projects include a biodiversity risk analysis & action plan
Pilot projects to test and align with Biodiversity No Net Loss & Net Gain
TNFD adopter
Our nature is to be diverse
The loss of biodiversity and the collapse of ecosystems are among the main threats that humanity will face in the next decade.
Nature Management Approach Report
EDP integrates Nature into daily operations through its AMAT guiding framework. This framework places a strong emphasis on biodiversity and it is deployed following TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) LEAP (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) approach.
Learn more about our Nature Management Approach aligned with TNFD.
We take responsibility
We are aware that the current economic growth model is one of the main causes for the accelerated loss of biodiversity that has been observed. More than recognizing our role in changing this, we assume our responsibility. We are working towards a Nature Positive impact.
Biodiversity Initiatives
Taking action is key to achieving tangible results.
The fundamental basis is the application of the mitigation hierarchy – avoid, minimize, restore, and compensate with the objective of achieving a positive balance in the long term.
Beyond the actions implemented under the mitigation hierarchy, EDP is progressively advancing in transformative solutions that help reduce environmental and biodiversity impacts across the asset lifecycle, such as floating solar, agrivoltaics or repowering wind farms – which promote dual land use or reduce the land take.
In parallel, the integration of nature‑based solutions supports climate adaptation while protecting and restoring ecosystems, reinforcing long‑term nature‑positive outcomes.
