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<p>Environmental sustainability is integral to HS2’s design, with huge efforts being
made to minimise the impact of construction on biodiversity, coupled with a commitment
to deliver no net loss of biodiversity on Phase One. During the consultation stage,
the environmental impacts of the railway are assessed and published in detailed Environmental
Statements (ES), which are prepared in line with Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.</p><p>
</p><p>As construction progresses, HS2 Ltd works to ensure that the significant effects
reported in the ES are not exceeded through compliance with the “Environmental Minimum
Requirements," a suite of documents which includes the Environmental Memorandum
and the Code of Construction Practice. HS2 Ltd is also committed to publishing annual
Environmental Sustainability Progress Reports and Ancient Woodland Reports to update
the public on its impacts on the natural environment and on the important work being
done to avoid, mitigate and compensate for any adverse effects.</p><p> </p><p>All
of the documents referred to above are available on the gov.uk website.</p>
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