How has the company applied the mitigation hierarchy in its biodiversity and ecosystems-related actions (avoidance, minimisation, restoration/rehabilitation, and compensation or offsets)? Additionally, if biodiversity offsets are used, please provide the following details: (a) the aim of the offset and the key performance indicators used, (c) a description of the offsets, including the area, type, quality criteria applied, and standards they comply with. Finally, has the company incorporated local and indigenous knowledge and nature-based solutions into its biodiversity and ecosystems-related actions?

Provide the following additional information regarding your actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems: Mitigation Hierarchy: Disclosure on Mitigation Hierarchy: Disclose whether and how your company has applied the mitigation hierarchy in relation to its biodiversity and ecosystem-related actions. Avoidance: Describe steps taken to avoid activities that negatively impact biodiversity (e.g., selecting non-sensitive areas for operations). Minimisation: Outline actions to minimise impacts where avoidance is not possible (e.g., reducing emissions, limiting land disturbance). Restoration/Rehabilitation: Specify efforts made to restore or rehabilitate damaged ecosystems (e.g., replanting, habitat restoration). Compensation or Offsets: If impacts cannot be fully avoided, minimised, or restored, describe any compensation or offset strategies used (e.g., investing in biodiversity protection elsewhere). Biodiversity Offsets: Use of Biodiversity Offsets: Disclose whether your company has used biodiversity offsets in its action plans. If so, provide the following details: Aim of the Offset and KPIs: Clarify the aim of the biodiversity offsets (e.g., compensating for habitat loss) and specify the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to assess their success (e.g., habitat restoration rate, biodiversity improvements). Offset Description: Provide a description of the biodiversity offsets, including: Area (e.g., hectares of restored habitat or protected area). Type of Offset (e.g., forest restoration, species protection). Quality Criteria: The criteria used to ensure the quality of the offsets (e.g., biodiversity improvements, ecosystem service enhancement). Standards Compliance: Specify which standards the biodiversity offsets comply with (e.g., the Biodiversity Offsets Standard). Incorporation of Local and Indigenous Knowledge and Nature-Based Solutions: Incorporation of Knowledge and Solutions: Describe whether and how your company has incorporated local and indigenous knowledge and nature-based solutions into its biodiversity and ecosystem-related actions. Local and Indigenous Knowledge: Explain how traditional ecological knowledge or input from local communities has been integrated into the planning and execution of biodiversity-related actions (e.g., community-driven conservation projects, traditional practices for sustainable resource management). Nature-Based Solutions: Describe how your company uses nature-based solutions (e.g., wetland restoration, sustainable forestry) to address biodiversity challenges, enhance ecosystem services, and promote resilience. Ensure your response clearly details your approach to managing biodiversity and ecosystem impacts, including the application of the mitigation hierarchy, the use of biodiversity offsets, and the integration of local knowledge and nature-based solutions. https://xbrl.efrag.org/e-esrs/esrs-set1-2023.html#6417