Solvay SA and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are expanding their collaboration on biodiversity with the launch of a new IUCN Rapid, High- Integrity Nature-positive Outcomes (RHINO) program at Solvay's Rosignano site in Italy, according to a Solvay statement Oct. 21, as per Chemweek.
Solvay will be the first chemical company to pilot and implement the IUCN RHINO framework, it said, adding that it is working with IUCN to better understand the interactions between its operations and nature, prioritize actions where they can have the greatest impact, and contribute to global biodiversity goals through science-based, measurable approaches.
This new program builds on the work carried out at Solvay's Dombasle site in France, where Solvay and IUCN completed a comprehensive biodiversity assessment over the past year, the company said. They also used the RHINO methodology to identify priority species and habitats to help the Dombasle team and develop a science-based roadmap through 2030, it said.
Over the next 18 months, detailed ecological assessments will be caried out to establish biodiversity baselines and identify priority conservation actions, with IUCN providing scientific advice and review, Solvay said.
By the end of 2027, Solvay aims to establish science-based biodiversity objectives, monitoring indicators, and a long-term action plan to guide implementation through 2030 and beyond, the company said.
The Rosignano program contributes to Solvay's commitment to dedicate 30% of its permeable land located near biodiversity-sensitive areas to conservation and restoration with measurable positive impacts by 2030, while supporting the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Solvay said.
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