Environment, water and biodiversity

Historically, human activities have had a major impact on the environment, water resources and biodiversity. However, we now understand that our planet is fragile, that we are dependent on ecosystems and that sustainable development necessarily involves serious consideration of the environment and our planet's limited resources. This awareness is profoundly changing the way we approach projects. It is no longer a question of development "at any cost", but rather of taking the environmental context of operations into account at a very early stage, in order to reconcile our activities with the preservation of the environment as effectively as possible. Water, soil and biodiversity are no longer simply "exploited" or "controlled" but are now an integral part of future projects and economic development. Ginger's mission is to support its clients in this new approach, both from a regulatory standpoint and in the technical and economic design of projects.

"Protecting biodiversity is becoming a major issue, and this is reflected in rapidly changing expectations, both in terms of the acceptable level of biodiversity damage and the demand for the preservation and restoration of natural areas.

These rapid changes are also reflected in standards and regulations, leading to a significant increase in obligations and the associated legal risks for project developers. Taking biodiversity into account is therefore a necessary part of the general approach to project management, as it can have a major impact, particularly in terms of feasibility, planning and budget.

From its historical activity of identifying and protecting water resources to its current activities, Ginger BURGEAP has developed a means of integrating biodiversity and nature-based solutions into its various business lines, whether in technical studies, design, project management, or project management assistance/consulting. Ginger BURGEAP can assist you in integrating biodiversity into all types of projects by enhancing or managing a project’s impact."

"Preserving natural environments and water resources has been a priority for Ginger BURGEAP for more than 75 years. With our teams of engineers, we provide solutions to various issues by examining the close link between surface water and groundwater, the quantity and quality of water and aquatic environments.
Our teams of hydraulic engineers, hydrogeologists and agronomists work in a wide range of fields, for public authorities as well as private clients (manufacturers, real estate actors, developers, etc.). These areas include water and natural environments, heritage management of water resources and catchment areas, flood risk management through river overflow and storm run-off, engineering of dykes and dams, restoration of watercourses on a sectional or catchment scale, hydrobiology and wetlands.
This versatility and multidisciplinary approach, against a backdrop of climate change requiring an increasingly global vision of the issues, give us the agility to deal with the needs of upstream studies or detailed design, right through to project management of the works and the drafting of regulatory documentation."