Biodiversity Management Plan Guidelines V1.

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Introduction

The BMP is a part of the Group commitment to create Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs) for
all sensitive quarries before the end of 2012. A sensitive quarry is a site located in or within 500 meters (as
measured from the perimeter of the site1) of an internationally protected area. All Lafarge quarries have been
screened using IBAT (Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool) to determine the list of sensitive quarries.
Internationally protected areas reviewed were IUCN I to VI, Ramsar, IBA, Natura 2000.

These guidelines cover the objectives, the structures, the process and scope of a BMP, as well as a
presentation of the BMP template. It highlights a number of possible sources of information for each topic
covered by the BMP. We would recommend that you read this guidance carefully because you may find the
data you need contained within this document, and it will save you time and increase the quality of your
BMP.

Objectives and structure

The BMP serves a number of purposes:

• It facilitates the approval of future site permits, by showing how the site plan avoids and
minimizes the impact upon important habitats and species.
• It serves as an excellent tool and point of reference for future or existing biodiversity projects,
including the link to the rehabilitation plan, calculation of biodiversity indices, etc.
• BMPs are of implicit value when approaching prospective partners, such as NGOs, or
community organizations, as they allows sites to demonstrate, both in qualitative and quantitative
terms, the biodiversity measures they plan to take.
• It allows the Group to show biodiversity competency at site level, which has the effect of improving
relationships with stakeholders both on a global and at local levels.

The BMP consists of two sections:

• Section 1: Assessment of biodiversity (Tab. 1-5)

This first section will be an assessment of the past, present and future biodiversity of the site. This includes
and biodiversity inventory of the site, impacts and improvements, the regulator context of the site, current
work-in-progress, partnerships with local stakeholders/NGOs, etc.

• Section 2: Objective and Action plan (Tab. 6-7)

This section defines the objectives based on the comprehensive biodiversity assessment that was completed
in Section 1. Tasks will be listed and given a priority according to their importance and these will be
SMARTER (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely, Evaluate, Re-evaluate).

The combined results of these steps will be the creation of an extremely comprehensive and coherent
biodiversity management plan, which will act as a 'vision' for the site over a defined timeframe (e.g. 5 years),
and address the risks and opportunities created by the site.

Scope of a BMP

a. A BMP may apply to a quarry, a group of quarries if they are in the same area (distance between
their boundaries smaller than 2km and a similar context (by Regulation, geology etc.)) or a large
non-quarry site (e.g. a cement works).

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In 2012, the sensitivity was based on the coordinates. In the future, we will have to take into account the borders of
the quarry and not only this point.
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 b. A BMP should cover :
- As much of the life-cycle of the site as possible, ideally from site construction and operation (or by a
comparison with the surrounding area), through to closure and post-closure.
- All of the site as well as any neighbouring areas of land impacted by the site, and any neighbouring
areas critical for conserving on-site biodiversity.

c. A BMP should seek to :

- Avoid and minimise impacts (including cumulative and induced impacts), as well as to exploit
opportunities for enhancing local biodiversity.
- Address any biodiversity risks and opportunities around site construction/operation and
management, as well as (for a quarry) habitat rehabilitation.

d. A BMP should identify :

- Resources needed to achieve SMARTER (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely,
Evaluate, Re-evaluate) objectives, including personnel, KPIs, funding, materials, local knowledge
and training.
- Address any potential or actual obstacles to success, which may include access to funding and
training, and any local opposition.

Process of a BMP

a. BMPs have to take into account, and align with, any relevant local, regional and/or national
regulations, plans and/or programmes that relate to biodiversity conservation.

b. BMPs should reference, and be informed by, the Lafarge Biodiversity Guidance and be linked to the
Rehabilitation, Land Management and Mining Plans and any existing Environmental Management
Systems. It should be reviewed and updated at least annually. It is intended to be a “living”
document, updated as necessary with the results of ongoing monitoring and consultation, and
addressing any newly-arising risks and opportunities.

c. BMPs should be based upon:

- A sound business case, which may include investor and stakeholder demands, local regulations and
ecosystem services provided by the site (eg source of water, recreational site etc).
- A biodiversity inventory of the site, including species and habitats present, as well as a risk
assessment of potential and actual impacts.

d. The creation and implementation of a BMP should :

- Involve local biodiversity experts and groups, relevant local stakeholders and other local extractive
sites where appropriate.
- Be endorsed by local stakeholders and/or biodiversity experts, as well being approved at a senior
level within the company (eg Works Manager, Area Manager), to ensure adequate internal and
external support. The development and management of the BMP could involve a dedicated group,
which may include employees, local experts and stakeholders, forming a long-term partnership,
through to post-closure.

e. A BMP is an internal document but the results of ongoing work under a BMP can be regularly and
transparently reported to internal audiences and, if it is approved by the Quarry Manager, to external
audiences, including key local stakeholders. Lafarge Corporate will only share consolidated data
externally (eg. by region), however individual sites can and should share more detailed data,
especially with local partners.

f. You need to:

- Ask yourself some key questions before developing the action plan (Biodiversity issues – summary)
- Select a method of measuring improvement in biodiversity (from the Biodiversity Toolbox) and
apply it at least every 3 to 5 years.

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Presentation of the structure of the BMP by tab with examples of Source of the data (not exhaustive)

Part 1: Assessment of biodiversity

Name of the tab: Explanation

Target: Give the main hints to complete the BMP
This page gives you an overview of the purpose and the objectives of Lafarge Biodiversity Guidance
the BMP. It also explains you how you should use it and how the group Local / regional / national plans/strategies for biodiversity, including for any
will use this information. local protected areas.
This page also gives you a quick access to the different sheets of the
file and some technical information (eg. Macros and customization).

Name of the tab: Key contacts

Target: Identify who have developed the BMP and their contact details.
This page is to record information on the key persons which include: Interview with the management team of the quarry and the environment
- The person who completed the BMP manager
- The main contacts on the quarry for operation and
environmental (eg Quarry and Environment Managers).
- The person/s who have endorsed the BMP internally (eg.
Works Manager, Area Manager) and externally (eg. NGO)
- The role of each person listed in the contacts

Name of the tab: Sites facts

Target: To create a representation of the site and its neighbourhood
The characteristics of the quarry (activity, name, year of acquisition Extraction permit
etc.) Interview with the land manager
The size of the quarry and the products extracted. Map of the quarry
Extraction permit
Exploitation permit
Rehabilitation Plan
The land use on the area under Lafarge control (today and ideally Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
before quarrying) or within 500m of the site area’s perimeter Environmental Management System (EMS)
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 Ecological inventories
Google earth / Google map / IBAT
Other aerial pictures
The presence of underground water (because water is a key issue and Mining plan
has to be taken into account for the BMP.) Exploitation and extraction permit
Hydrologic map
EIA, EMS

Name of the tab: Biodiversity context

Target : identify the level of sensitivity of the site within its wider biodiversity context:
- Through its local studies and documents which evaluate it.
- Through its national / international recognition (eg. IUCN, Ramsar etc.)
Monitoring, studies & documentation EIA, EMS
Inventories and monitoring on the site or near the site
Rehabilitation plans
National / regional / local strategies for biodiversity
Reports from local environmental NGOs, universities, etc.
The BMP of the sensitive and protected areas (developed by the local authority
or NGO)
Presence of protected areas or key biodiversity area (KBA) on the site EIA. EMS
or near the site (500m from the border of the site) IBAT
Inventories and monitoring on the site or near the site
National / regional / local strategies for biodiversity
The BMP of the sensitive and protected areas (developed by the local authority
or NGO)
Local / regional biodiversity maps (eg. carmen.naturefrance.fr)
Town / country planning
Presence of species of interest / presence of exotic and invasive species Inventories and monitoring on the site (done by partners, universities or
ecological consultancies etc.)
EIA, EMS
Naturalist NGOs and local experts
IBAT

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Name of the tab: Regulatory context
Target : to list all the regulations/requirements that have an influence on the management of the site for biodiversity and identify their scope (local,
regional, etc.)
Extraction permit
EIA, EMS
Rehabilitation plan
Environmental audit report
Regional quarrying scheme (regional authority)
Local regulation authority
National / regional / local strategies for biodiversity

Name of the tab : Actual risks, opportunities and actions

Target : determine both risks/negative impacts due to the extraction and opportunities/positive impacts on biodiversity
Environmental impacts and risks to avoid, to mitigate, and to EIA, EMS
compensate them. Monitoring
Interviews with local biodiversity experts
Positive impacts and opportunities: past, actual of planned management Monitoring
actions for biodiversity (habitat, species etc.) Interviews with local biodiversity experts
Management/Rehabilitation plans
Interviews with the management team of the quarry
Partnerships (informal & formal), frequency of the meeting Partnership agreement
Meeting with advisory panel
Interviews with the management team of the quarry

Name of the tab : Biodiversity issues – summary

Target : identify and summarise the main biodiversity issues to plan actions and the evaluation of the evolution in Biodiversity.
You should use all the data from the previous sheets (from Key contacts to
Actual risks, opportunities and actions).
To develop the plan the template has a series of questions which you
should answer. You should also evaluate the changes in Biodiversity.
One method must be selected to help monitor biodiversity Refer to biodiversity toolbox
improvement over time. This will help you to evaluate biodiversity.

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Part 2: Objectives and Action plan

Name of the tab : Objectives and actionable steps

Target : list all the actions which are proposed (by partners or internally), planned or which should be implemented regarding the biodiversity issues. Most
of them should be "SMARTER" (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely, Evaluate, Re-evaluate) at least with a long term point of view.

There can be some exceptions: you should also include some “good” ideas even if they don’t seem SMARTER (eg. You don’t know at the moment how to
measure it or you don’t know if the target is attainable).

The proposed framework splits the long terms objectives (the strategic targets) into medium term objectives (operational targets/SMARTER/Time-framed
(eg. 5 years)), and then into actions.

Name of the tab : Action plan

Target: This action plan is the result of the selection of the actions defined in the “Objectives and actionable steps” sheet. The action plan is typically
developed by the Quarry and Environment Managers and includes consultation with relevant stakeholders. The plan must also be approved, refer to tab 2.

A plan is typically for 5 years. It is intended to be a living document and therefore should be reviewed annually and revised where needed. It is important
to keep copies of past plans to as a record to show the work accomplished.

Important: The BMP should be linked and consistent with the mining plan (operational phases) and the rehabilitation plan.

Technical support

Name of the tab : Help

Target : Help will help you to solve some technical issues on Macros

Name of the tab : Coordinates

Target : It is a part of the “Google earth macro”. It should not be modified.

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