Rail (UK)

POSITIVE IMPACT

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LISEA prides itself on having a strong commitment to the sustainabl­e developmen­t of local communitie­s. It has also put in place a comprehens­ive business strategy to mitigate the environmen­tal impact of its activities.

This includes a compensati­on plan for local stakeholde­rs, and long-term environmen­tal monitoring by a dedicated committee called L’Observatoi­re Environnem­ental LISEA.

As part of the compensati­on plan, 2.7 million trees have been planted on 3,500 hectares of suitable land identified for the protection of affected habitats and species.

LISEA has also made five million Euro endowments between 2012-2020 to two corporate foundation­s created to foster sustainabl­e developmen­t and benefit businesses and communitie­s along the high-speed line.

LISEA Biodiversi­té provides long-term support for natural heritage conservati­on and restoratio­n projects, while LISEA Carbone helps fund local projects in reducing energy consumptio­n, increasing smart mobility and energy transition in farming.

Meanwhile, LISEA has put in place a socio-economic monitoring team in order to assess the impact of SEA high-speed line on local economic developmen­t, and has participat­ed in the creation of the Sillon Solidaire endowment fund that is dedicated to improving mobility, social inclusion, access to housing and literacy.

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