Biodiversity
Importance and Mission
The Significance of Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation The Group recognizes that business success is inseparably linked to the richness of natural capital. Under the Group’s 3P Sustainability Strategy, biodiversity stewardship has been elevated through the “PRESERVING” pillar as an important strategic agenda at the organizational level. This approach is not only to comply with increasingly stringent regulations, but also to strengthen the company’s resilience to environmental changes and ensure the long term stability of natural resources as follows
- Integrating Nature into Business Strategy Given that the Group’s operations span areas connected to natural landscapes across the value chain, the Group systematically manages nature-related risks and impacts by applying the LEAP Approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) under the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) framework. The Group adheres to the “Mitigation Hierarchy”, prioritizing Avoid by refraining from operating in ecologically sensitive areas or internationally recognized protected zones (such as the IUCN Red List), followed by Reduce to minimize negative impacts, and Restore/Rehabilitate to recover affected wildlife habitats and forest areas.
- Ecosystems as Climate Solutions The Group believes that the “climate crisis” and “biodiversity loss” are interconnected systemic risks that must be addressed in parallel. Healthy ecosystems such as forests and wetlands serve as highly effective natural carbon sinks, and protecting and restoring these areas not only helps mitigate physical risks such as soil degradation, water scarcity, and community conflicts, but also provides nature based solutions that accelerate the achievement of the Group’s carbon neutrality and Net Zero targets.
- Creating Financial Value & Stakeholder Trust In an era where sustainability has become the new norm, global investors and financial institutions increasingly prioritize organizations that can transparently manage nature related risks in accordance with the criteria of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. Serious and proactive conservation measures therefore serve as a key driver that enhances the Group’s competitiveness in attracting green finance, while also strengthening longt erm stakeholder trust across all sectors.
Therefore, ecosystem protection is regarded by the Group as a “strategic factor” that drives sustainable business growth, enhances environmental quality management, and contributes to passing on a balanced planet to future generations.
SDGs in the Biodiversity
Goals and Performance Highlights
Goals
The Group’s renewable‑energy projects aim to reduce environmental impacts, promote biodiversity conservation, and strengthen ecosystem resilience, while ensuring compliance with sustainability requirements and relevant regulations through the following approaches:
New projects must undergo impact assessments and avoid sensitive areas The Group integrates global frameworks such as TNFD (Taskforce on Nature related Financial Disclosures) through the LEAP Approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) to assess nature related risks and impacts. All new projects are required to conduct thorough environmental surveys and prepare environmental impact reports prior to commencement. In addition, the Group has set a KPI target for the number of new projects located in Protected Areas or areas of high biodiversity value to be Zero by 2030.
No Net Loss commitment toward achieving Net Positive Impact To ensure the long-term integrity of biodiversity, the Group adheres to the Mitigation Hierarchy, namely, Avoid, Minimize, Restore, and Offset. The Group targets No Net Loss of biodiversity for all new projects and further commits to achieving a Net Positive Impact on nature for existing operational projects by 2030. The Group sets a target to maintain biodiversity without any reduction (No Net Loss) for all new projects and further commits to achieving a Net Positive Impact on nature for existing operational projects by 2030.
Expanding green areas by 10% by 2030 The Group is committed to increasing green areas and restoring forests around project sites through the POWERING A GREENER SSP FORESTRY strategy under the “SSP Green Space Restoration and Enrichment Project.” The initiative focuses on planting native tree species recommended by government agencies to avoid issues related to invasive species, while maintaining ecosystem balance and enhancing carbon sequestration capacity.
Applying sustainable land and water stewardship across 100% of operational site The Group ensures that all projects adopt soil conservation practices, water management measures, and natural habitat protection, with the application of circular economy principles to reduce the extraction of new natural resources. Examples include the reuse of wastewater from the RO and CEDI systems in the ash-handling system of the biomass power plant, which helps reduce water consumption and improves air-pollution control efficiency. In addition, the design of infrastructure such as wind turbines and the management of solar panels is planned to avoid obstructing the migration routes of birds and wildlife.
Community-led Conservation The Group recognizes that conservation can only be sustained through collaboration. The Group promotes conservation initiatives in partnership with local communities, NGOs, and employees. A highly successful flagship initiative is “SSP GREEN HAVEN: Protecting Life, Preserving Nature” at the SPN Solar Power Plant in Lopburi Province, which brings together multiple stakeholders to protect nesting and breeding sites of Baya Weavers, as well as migratory birds and other wildlife. A strict nonhunting policy is enforced within the area, helping preserve the ecosystem and resulting in a measurable increase in bird populations.
Performance Highlights 2025
- Ecosystem Richness, Species Diversity, and Species Density Assessment (100% Achievement)
- Quarterly assessment and monitoring (100% Achievement): The Group achieved 100% completion in quarterly monitoring and assessment of ecosystem richness, species diversity, and species density across all project areas. In particular, projects in Japan conducted detailed quarterly and seasonal ecological surveys throughout the project lifecycle, including assessments of impacts on local insect species and flowering plants.
- Risk assessment for new and existing projects: In 2025, all 131 operational projects and 14 new projects under development underwent Biodiversity Impact Assessments, achieving 100% completion to ensure that no project is located in highly sensitive or protected areas.
- Survey Results on Wildlife and Plant Diversity in Project Areas
- Results from the 2025 biodiversity surveys under the “SSP GREEN HAVEN: Protecting Life, Preserving Nature” initiative indicate a significant ecological uplift.
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| Animal surveys of the ecosystem | SPN | WVO | UPT | WINCHAI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project area (rai) | 889 | 51 | 257 | 1,931.25 |
| Province of location | Lopburi | Ratchaburi | Nakhon Ratchasima | Mukdahan |
| Number of birds in the project in 2025 (birds) | 785 | N/A | N/A | In progress |
| Number of birds in the project in baseline year 2024 (birds) | 340-350 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Change in number of birds compared to the baseline year 2024 | ▲ 48% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*The Group has recently initiated this effort, starting with bird counts in project areas, as birds have the most significant impact on current operations. The initiative will be expanded to other facilities in the future.
Management Approach
To effectively protect ecosystems and biodiversity, the Group has established an Environmental and Biodiversity Policy to guide environmental management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use, and the optimal use of natural resources. The policy aims to reduce impacts, raise environmental awareness, and ensure compliance with international standards such as GRI and TNFD, which apply the Mitigation Hierarchy: Avoid, Minimize, Restore, and Offset. The Group’s key operational approaches are as follows:
Avoid is the first step considered by the Group to reduce biodiversity impacts. This includes conducting environmental impact assessments and preparing environmental impact reports prior to project initiation, in compliance with biodiversity related laws and international standards. The Group also evaluates whether project areas contain protected zones, wildlife habitats, or water bodies requiring conservation. In several cases, the Group has decided not to proceed with projects when biodiversity impacts exceed the Group’s acceptable risk level, opting instead for alternative locations with lower risks, such as abandoned agricultural land. This approach aligns with TNFD’s nature related risk management and disclosure principles.
Minimize is the next step to further reduce impacts, such as installing wind turbines designed to reduce risks to birds and other avian species, designing biomass machinery to minimize emissions, and implementing construction practices that avoid and reduce impacts on surrounding communities.
Restore & Offset applies to areas affected by project activities, where the environment must be restored to a condition better than before. Examples include reforestation, restoring water bodies within project areas, expanding green areas, and implementing biodiversity offset projects by increasing green spaces and establishing ecological corridors through additional tree planting and natural buffer zones around plants and project sites. The Group also supports forest planting and carbon sequestration initiatives by investing in native species reforestation and the restoration of carbon sink areas to compensate for land use impacts.
Sustainable Land Use & Sourcing The Group advances habitat conservation from the infrastructure design stage by ensuring that solar panel layouts and wind turbine placement do not obstruct wildlife migration routes and help prevent deforestation. For biomass power projects, the Group strengthens supply‑chain management by requiring that biomass feedstock be sourced from environmentally responsible origins and aligned with sustainable forestry and agricultural standards.
Cultivating Environmental Awareness True sustainability must be rooted in the foundation of organizational culture. The Group therefore communicates and organizes activities to continuously build employee awareness of environmental and biodiversity conservation, while also partnering with local communities to protect natural resources surrounding project sites. This ensures that the growth of the clean‑energy business progresses in harmony with the community’s way of life and local ecosystems in a sustainable manner.
