59 Cloudberry Annual report 2021 Sustainability report and Cloudberry is prepared to report in accordance with the EU Taxonomy requirements on its hydro- and wind energy assets, and will strive to ensure that the activities meet the criteria. Cloudberry`s goal is to have 100% alignment in the forthcoming years. It is crucial for the society, to become a low-carbon economy and reach netzero. Cloudberry will ensure that its organization reduces emissions while the activities contribute to lower emissions in third parties. Land use and ecological sensitivity The development, construction and operations of renewable energy plants may have several environmental impacts. Wind farms have an impact on both off- and onshore land areas, and hydropower plants impact river systems. At wind power plants, among other things, there is an environmental impact both under construction and in operation. For onshore wind energy, the first and foremost environmental impact relates to visibility in the landscape, shadows and noise. For offshore wind, the impact is similar to onshore wind although the visibility and noise is less if the turbines are put far from shore. There are specific environmental impacts to address when constructing an offshore wind farm to protect the wildlife at sea. Hydropower plants impact the water flow, fish and sediment load. The development and construction of power plants utilize land areas, fauna and flora, and degrade and change habitats, which may affect biodiversity. In a development project on a windfarm in Sweden in 2021, Cloudberry decided not to proceed with the project because of the bird life in the area. Cloudberry always conducts additional mapping of bird life to gain a better understanding of how the project affects its surroundings and strives to do its utmost to get a full environmental overview with assessments and considerations. To understand and prevent deterioration, conducting impact assessments is crucial, and we implement mitigation measures to minimise impacts and safeguard biodiversity. Development, construction and production of wind and hydropower is highly regulated both in Norway and Sweden, with stringent environmental regulations. Cloudberry maintains a continuous dialogue with authorities and local stakeholders. We aim to minimize the environmental footprint in our projects and to maximize local value creation. Björnetjärnsberget At the wind development project Björnetjärnsberget in Sweden, Cloudberry has a set off a larger area for birdwatching, nature studying and culture investigation to research and get as much information and awareness as possible about the area. In this way the project collects factors that may impact negatively, and Cloudberry may address challenges related to biodiversity, nature, fauna and flora. Åmotsfoss At Åmotsfoss Kraft hydropower plant, we have built a fishing route to protect the biodiversity around the power plant. This is in accordance with the regulations, but nevertheless an important aspect for us to secure environment protection in our projects.
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