Redefine the future of offshore wind – Protecting and enhancing ecology

Offshore wind presents huge potential to help achieve net zero. The Global Wind Energy Council predicts that 316GW will be installed by 2030*.

At bp, we aim to become a global leader in offshore wind, safely building and operating a multi-gigawatt pipeline. To ensure our projects are developed and operated as sustainably as possible, in 2020 we have adopted our sustainability frame, translating our purpose into action.

Our aim 16 is to enhance biodiversity. It is about making a positive impact through our actions to restore, maintain and enhance biodiversity where we work. Furthermore, our aim 18 is to champion nature-based solutions (NbS**) to deliver value and contribute to our people and planet aims through our business activities. The large scale roll-out of offshore wind will have an impact on species, above and below water, while offering the opportunity to provide much needed support of the ecosystem.

In this context, we are seeking innovative solutions that enhance biodiversity and mitigate the potential negative effects of offshore wind.

If your innovative solution fits with these focus areas, we would very much like to hear from you.

We are interested in solutions of all levels of maturity, offered by parties of all sizes: from individual innovators to large-scale supply chain partners and anything in between. We are willing to make strong commitments to innovations that may help accelerate the energy transition, while addressing both the climate- and biodiversity crises.

* Source: Global Wind Energy Council - Global Offshore Wind Report 2022.

** Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human wellbeing and biodiversity benefits.