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Solar is often seen as a form of ‘green energy’. However, utility-scale projects can have major impacts on species and habitats. TBC's solar energy industry briefing note takes you through the major risks and how to limit impacts as far as possible.

The world has woken up in the past 18 months to a Nature Crisis as large as the Climate Emergency.  We explore why nature is on trend in 2020 and what the apparel sector can do to make their mark. Our first Insight piece looks at...

TBC is supporting the transition to renewable energy development. Our latest renewables capacity statement summarises our recent work from across the globe within the hydropower, solar, wind, and geothermal sectors.

Wind energy is one of the cleanest, cost-efficient and most sustainable forms of energy. It's no wonder, that it's booming. However, wind farms can be extremely controversial - for both their perceived and real impacts on humans...

Invasive alien species (IAS for short) are regularly in the news for their devastating effects on native flora and fauna, but why are they relevant to industry and what can we do about it?

"Measure twice, cut once". Getting biodiversity biodiversity surveys right the first time is the equivalent to this proverb. Good survey design ensures data are relevant, creates opportunities for avoidance and minimisation, and...

Impacts on chimpanzees are treated very seriously by lenders and conservation stakeholders and present a material risk to projects. In this concise industry briefing note, we review why chimpanzees require a special approach and...

PS6 and the HCV approach are both widely-used frameworks for identifying and managing biodiversity risks. Many lenders require alignment with IFC PS6, while certification systems often use the HCV framework.

TBC's short briefing note - Understanding ecosystem services risks and opportunities - introduces ecosystem services (ES) and explains why they are so important for all involved in development projects. We also share best practice...