Biodiversity

Adani Power remains committed to safeguarding biodiversity through collaborative efforts with governments, NGOs, and local communities. Our biodiversity plans are developed in partnership with NABET-accredited agencies, incorporating extensive studies and management strategies. For every new project, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are conducted to prevent and mitigate adverse impacts on ecosystems. Where prevention is not feasible, our approach prioritises rehabilitation, restoration, and offsetting measures. By identifying potential impacts early, we ensure that site selection, equipment, and operations align with our responsibility towards environmental conservation.

Biodiversity Policies

Our biodiversity policy focusses on protecting and enhancing ecosystems around our operational areas, with a commitment to achieving no net loss of biodiversity. Guided by three key principles, our biodiversity initiatives include:

• Risk and Impact Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments to identify risks and implement necessary control measures using the Aspects and Impacts Assessment process
• Mitigation and Control: Implement monitoring programmes, habitat restoration, engineering controls, and other conservation measures
• Communication and Awareness: Collaborate with scientific communities and stakeholders to provide training and raise awareness about biodiversity conservation

Biodiversity Governance

We have established a robust governance framework to oversee biodiversity management systematically. Key highlights include

• Adopting a biodiversity policy that goes beyond compliance with local, regional, and national standards
• Being a signatory of the India Business and Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI), aligned with the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
• Conducting biodiversity assessments in collaboration with institutions such as NABET-accredited agencies, the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), and the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

Biodiversity Protection Measures

We undertake a range of measures to protect and monitor biodiversity around our operational sites, including:

• Conducting surveys within 10km radius of nearby villages to collect data on shrubs, herbs, and trees using Quadrat’s method
• Recording species diversity and richness through methods like the Shannon Diversity Index
• Monitoring reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and birds, including local, migratory, and resident bird species, as per the Wildlife Protection Act and IUCN guidelines
• Supporting sustainable ecosystems through ongoing monitoring of vegetation and wildlife, ensuring their protection and conservation