PRO004864 - Goods - Dynamic Market - Biodiversity Net Gain

To ensure compliance with the Environment Act and planning regulations, United Utilities needs to procure Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. These units represent certified ecological enhancements that offset habitat loss caused by development activities.

Securing these units is essential for meeting statutory obligations, avoiding project delays, and maintaining our organisation’s reputation for environmental responsibility. The scope includes sourcing government registered BNG units from approved providers to deliver measurable biodiversity improvements in line with legal and sustainability commitments.

This purchase supports our strategic objectives by enabling project delivery without risk of non-compliance for Biodiversity Net Gain. Definition: Linear habitats composed of shrubs and trees, often forming field boundaries.

BNG Metric • Hedgerows are assessed separately from area-based habitats. • Factors include length, condition, and connectivity. • Higher scores for species-rich hedgerows and those linking priority habitats. Definition: Natural or artificial channels where water flows, including rivers, streams, ditches, canals, and culverts. BNG Metric: • Uses the Watercourse Metric (part of the statutory biodiversity metric). • Assesses condition, connectivity, and species diversity • Applies if development is within 10 meters of a watercourse