Embracing Biodiversity at Intel Ireland

Intel Ireland has a long history of the Orchard on site, planting a butterfly Contents supporting biodiversity at our campus bed in the community and supporting our in Leixlip. 2016 has been for us a year Tidy Towns and schools with additional 1..Introduction ��4 of renewed focus on biodiversity environmental projects. I would also like both here on our site and in the local to acknowledge the importance of the 2..Context for action ��6 community. We are honoured to be the strong relationships we have built with our 2.1. Science �� 6 first company in Ireland to use Business surrounding communities and to thank in the Community Ireland’s innovative them for their ongoing support. 2.2. Governance & Policy �� 7 Biodiversity Framework to shape our

approach to biodiversity management. Intel has a long history of commitment 3..Intel Ireland’s Biodiversity Supports ��10 to the environment and this is something The Framework aligns a suite of that we have proudly demonstrated 3.1. Background �� 10 interrelated biodiversity actions to five here in Ireland for over 25 years. I hope pillars of responsible and sustainable you enjoy reading this book which gives 3.2. rIver Rye �� 10 business - Environment, Community, a flavour of some our projects both past ��11 Marketplace, Governance and Workplace. and present, and of our plans to continue 3.2.1. Salmonid Study The framework has helped us to build on our commitment to biodiversity in the 3.2.2. Invertebrate study ��11 our existing work and to articulate a set of future. actions that can further our biodiversity 3.3. Arboretum �� 15 efforts in the future. Eamonn Sinnott

I ntel Ireland General Manager 3.4. Baseline Ecological Study �� 15 Our employees have been an integral part of this journey and have volunteered and 3.5. Community And Schools Engagement �� 15 participated in projects such as restoring 4..A RENEWED FOCUS �� 18

4.1. a best-in-class approach ��19

Abbreviations 4.2. overview Of Actions �� 20 Business in the Community Ireland BITCI 4.3. rIParian Habitat Map �� 20 CBD UN Convention on Biological Diversity 4.3.1. Rye River Pilot project - Clonshambo waterbody �� 22 CSAC Candidate Special Area of Conservation ��23 IFI Inland Fisheries Ireland 4.4. sChools Engagement

KCC Kildare County Council 4.5. Community Engagement ��23 NPWS National Parks and Wildlife Service 5..IMPACTS �� 24 SDGs UN Sustainable Development Goals 5.1. dIrect Biodiversity Impacts �� 24 UCD University College Dublin UN United Nations 5.2. Indirect Impacts ��25 World Wildlife Fund WWF 6..Future Developments ��28

2 3 Arboretum of Irish Native trees at the Intel Ireland site

This document outlines the history of as well as broader environmental biodiversity protection, enhancement, engagements and the activities for 1. Introduction restoration and habitat creation action the coming years. on the Intel Ireland campus in Kildare

activities with other companies Intel Ireland is a leader when it comes in Ireland through the Business to voluntary on-site biodiversity in the Community Ireland (BITCI) action in Ireland. Since its arrival in Biodiversity Learning Network. Kildare, the company has enhanced, restored and created biodiverse In 2016, building on the range of habitats in and around its campus biodiversity protection activities and ensured continual improvement already in place, Intel Ireland by embedding biodiversity in its identified additional biodiversity Environmental Management System. protection measures arising from It has amplified the impact of these its achievement of the Business initiatives beyond the limits of its Working Responsibly Mark and site by supporting local partnerships from the innovative Biodiversity for nature and engaging employees Framework for Business, developed in its efforts to support local by BITCI, which Intel was the wildlife. It has also shared its first company in Ireland to use.

4 5 or ‘inadequate’, and that 48% of protected species are ‘unfavourable’, ‘bad’ or ‘unknown’. More worryingly, the vast majority of habitats - 86% of Ireland’s land area and 98% of our seas - are not protected. While information on the state of biodiversity in these areas is limited, we do know that many once-common species are at risk of extinction, such as the Great Yellow global populations of fish, birds, Bumble Bee1 , Curlew2 , Corncrake3 mammals, amphibians and reptiles and six species of Mayfly4. declined by 58 per cent between 1970 and 2012. The report states that “we 2.2. Governance & could witness a two-thirds decline in the half-century from 1970 to 2020 – Policy unless we act now to reform our food and energy systems and meet global The Sustainable Development Goals commitments on addressing climate (SDGs) are the framework for the 2. Context for action change, protecting biodiversity and UN’s 2030 global development supporting sustainable development.” agenda. The 17 SDGs include three explicit environmental goals on

times faster than the natural rate Ireland is not immune to these climate change (Goal 13), oceans 2.1. Science and is now considered to be below trends and, despite its green image, (Goal 14) and terrestrial biodiversity safe levels across 60% of the earth. its biodiversity is also under serious (Goal 15). Each of these goals is threat. Certain rare or unique species directly connected to biodiversity, but Biodiversity loss is one of the most This loss has been attributed to a and habitats in Ireland are protected Goal 15 is probably the most tangible significant environmental threats number of factors relating to human under EU Directives, including a as it affirms the need to “protect, facing the planet in the 21st Century. activity, including the destruction network of designated sites known restore and promote sustainable Biodiversity is the variety of life on and degradation of the places as the Natura 2000 Network, use of terrestrial ecosystems … and earth and without it, we couldn’t (habitats) where wildlife lives, breeds but a recent publication from the halt biodiversity loss”. Speaking at survive. It plays a fundamental role and eats; the spread local balance National Parks and Wildlife Service Business in the Community Ireland’s in the provision of food, fuel, fibre, of flora and fauna; pollution; over- (NPWS) found that 91% of protected CEO Forum in 2016, economist medicines, clean air and water, and exploitation; and climate change. habitats are classified as either ‘bad’ Professor Jeffrey Sachs referred physical and mental wellbeing, among many other things. However, According to the World Wildlife Fund 1 FitzPatrick Ú., Murray T.E., Byrne A., Paxton R.J., Brown M.J.F. (2006) Regional Red List of Irish Bees, Publ. Rep. to National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) and Environment and Heritage Service (N. Ireland). recent studies have found that 2 http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/IrelandsBirds/Waders/Curlew/tabid/334/Default.aspx (WWF) 2016 Living Planet Report, 3 http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/IrelandsBirds/GamebirdsCrakesRails/Corncrake/tabid/311/Default.aspx biodiversity is being lost at least 1,000 4 http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/RL7.pdf

6 7 Volunteers help to maintain Intel to the need for companies to have Ireland’s woodland garden by “respect for biodiversity”, while the removing species such as Horsetail National Biodiversity Plan 2011-2016 so as to allow space for a greater diversity of flora states that “engagement with relevant sectors and stakeholder participation will be key in reaching our targets natural resource use into their … (requiring) action between all corporate strategies”. Such activities, it relevant sectors (government, continues, can contribute to a number landowners, business, farming, of the EU’s strategic objectives, forestry, scientific and conservation including a more resource-efficient communities, etc.) in support of economy; a more climate-resilient, biodiversity conservation”. The third low-carbon economy; leadership in iteration of the National Biodiversity research and innovation; and new Plan is due for publication in 2017 and skills, jobs and business opportunities. it is anticipated that specific actions In Ireland, the National Plan on for businesses will be included. Corporate Social Responsibility refers

to these three environmental In order to engage the private sector, goals as “the most urgent”. the CBD has established a Global Platform on Business & Biodiversity, Global biodiversity objectives are which acts as the centre point for also reflected in the UN Convention a network of national and regional on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Aichi business initiatives across the globe. Targets 2011-2020. Target 4 refers directly to businesses, stating: “By One such regional initiative is 2020, at the latest, Governments, the EU Commission’s Business @ business and stakeholders at all levels Biodiversity Platform, which works have taken steps to achieve or have to facilitate dialogue on the links implemented plans for sustainable between business and biodiversity. production and consumption and Its work is underpinned by the EU have kept the impacts of use of 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, which natural resources well within safe states that many companies in ecological limits.” Europe and beyond are “assessing their dependency on biodiversity and integrating targets for sustainable

8 9 benefitted Intel - the company is 3.2.1. Salmonid Study seen as a trusted member of the local community through its continued Both the Salmonid Regulations (S.I. 293 / 1988) and Habitats Regulations commitment to enhance the Rye (S.I. 94 / 1997) require the protection River, while increased employee and of the habitats that support both trout community awareness has gradually and salmon. In addition to assessing garnered third party endorsement. the water quality of the Rye River, an annual assessment is conducted These positive impacts continue on the salmonid population in through the ‘Friends of the Rye’ – a stretches along the Intel site. group of interested people, whose This survey has been supported for members include: Intel External over 25 years and the annual results Affairs Manager and Environmental provide a valuable assessment of Engineers, Dr Jan Robert Baars trout and salmon population trends, (UCD), representatives from Kildare as well as important insights into how environmental factors (like County Council (KCC) and Inland rainfall) and anthropogenic factors Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the local water (like climate change, land use 3. Intel Ireland’s bailiff, Ryevale Resident Association, change) influence the population. Carton House and Leixlip District These insights will continue to inform how best the catchment Angling Association. Biodiversity Supports can be managed into the future. The Group meets four times per year 3.2.2. Invertebrate study to discuss the health of the river and Several other aquatic species are groups to restore the Rye River. In plan areas for improvement. Now with dependent on the river that runs addition, the Intel Ireland site has almost 25 years of data, the Rye River through the Intel site and maintaining 3.1. Background water quality and the condition a designated Candidate Special remains the only river in Ireland with of the habitats (like the riparian a documented study dating back this Area of Conservation (CSAC) habitat) supports these species. One which surrounds the Rye River. This far. The survey measures water quality such protected invertebrate is the Intel Ireland has a long history area was designated under the EU at designated sites and studies also White-clawed crayfish (protected of supporting biodiversity on its under the Natura 2000 Network). Habitats Directive. Enhancing this exist on macroinvertebrates, salmon Collinstown site in Kildare. and trout in the river. Works have natural resource, which is one of the The annual water quality and fish most important salmon-spawning also been carried out over the years population studies indicate that the improvement works conducted 3.2. River Rye grounds in the Liffey catchment, to improve the river such as vortex in 1995 on the river by Intel are stone weirs, excavation of pools has improved its ecological and still persisting and that Intel is Since 1992, the company has amenity value and ensured that the and placement of salmon spawning not impacting negatively on the collaborated with University College scientific data gathered through the gravels at intervals throughout the biodiversity of the habitats on its Dublin (UCD), Kildare County property. project is available for public review. river. Council (KCC) and community Supporting the Rye River has also

10 11 13 different habitats as well as various 3.3. Arboretum species of tree, grass, flowering The company has also maintained a plant, insect (26 types), fish and bird, mature arboretum on site, which hosts including Buzzards (Buteo buteo) 27 native Irish trees, and has restored that nest in the locality, Kingfishers its 300-year old orchard. The orchard (Alcedo atthis), as well as mammals is home to around 17 apple trees of including the Badger (Meles meles). differing varieties as well as plum and The most common mammal is the pear trees. Over the years and during Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Tree Week, volunteers have worked hard to restore and rejuvenate the orchard and more importantly save the trees by removing ivy, cutting back weeds, clearing areas and adding footpaths. This area is popular with staff at lunchtime.

3.4. Baseline Ecological 3.5. Community Study And Schools Engagement In 2003, Intel Ireland held the Intel Wildlife Competition to document on-site flora, fauna and wildlife in a In 2015, Intel Ireland initiated the baseline ecological study of the whole Pride of Place Competition involving campus. The competition encouraged partnerships with the Tidy Towns employees to walk around the site Associations of Leixlip, Celbridge and capture images of the flora, and Maynooth. Each association was fauna and wildlife throughout the invited in early summer to submit seasons. For this baseline study, the three proposals for sustainable campus was visited on 24 occasions. initiatives that would enhance the Visits were made in every season environment of their local community and included all periods from dawn while also engaging people on to dusk. The survey found seven environmental matters. The general

14 15 Recycled benches at 1st/10th Kildare Leixlip Scouts, winner of Pride of Place Competition 2016

1st/ 10th Kildare Leixlip Scouts group’s winning project was the installation of recycled benches around their fire pit. The Scouts’ leaders visited the producer and before the benches were installed all the children learned how it took over 5,000 soft drinks bottles to make a bench. This awareness drove home the importance of sustainability and recycling.

For years Intel Ireland staff have also volunteered with local schools on environmental initiatives such as can recycling, eco design competitions, the An Taisce green flags for schools public were invited to vote online the number of collections. Further initiative, Reduce Our Energy, tree for their favourite project and the benefits arise from fewer collections, planting and growing vegetable idea which received the most votes reducing the manpower required gardens. received €10,000 funding towards and the fuel from pickups—thus also implementing the idea. The company reducing carbon footprint. met with the Tidy Towns Committees to support them in devising suitable Another winning project selected by projects and encouraged them to the public was “Celbridge Naturally”, a submit at least one project that project in the local town of Celbridge, promoted the biodiversity of the which aims to highlight biodiversity locality. with the creation of a natural heritage information sign, a self- Since the inception of the competition, guided nature walk and a web page. two ‘Big Belly Compactor’ bins have The ‘Celbridge Naturally’ project been installed on the main street of educates the community about Maynooth (a neighbouring town to the importance of biodiversity by Intel) with a recent report from the creating a greater understanding and data showing a 69% reduction in appreciation of the local environment.

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Intel Ireland was the first company in Ireland to use BITCI’s innovative Biodiversity Framework to shape Intel Ireland used the Framework its approach to biodiversity to build on its existing work and to management. Launched in 2016, articulate a set of actions that would the Framework aligns a suite of demonstrate its continued leadership interrelated biodiversity actions to in this area. A site visit by BITCI’s the five pillars of responsible and Biodiversity Specialist assisted in sustainable business (Environment, identifying opportunities for on-site Community, Marketplace, Governance biodiversity enhancement in line with and Workplace). The Framework the Framework and these were further supports and encourages companies developed by the External Relations to exceed expectations by going Manager and an Environmental above and beyond their ordinary Engineer to form a Biodiversity Plan responsibilities to the natural world. for the site. 4. A RENEWED FOCUS Intel Ireland’s Biodiversity Map

and it certifies responsible and In 2016, building on the sustainable business practices. biodiversity initiatives already in Previous biodiversity initiatives place, Intel Ireland identified a succeeded in strengthening range of additional biodiversity community relationships and management measures arising from engaging staff and these are its achievement of the Business ongoing objectives for the company. Working Responsibly Mark and These drivers, coupled with Intel from the innovative Biodiversity Ireland’s commitment and a global Framework for Business, developed commitment by Intel worldwide to by BITCI which Intel was the first environmental excellence, presented company in Ireland to use. The a solid rationale for Intel Ireland to Business Working Responsibly Mark take further action on biodiversity. certification is based on ISO 26000 guidance for social responsibility

18 19 In 2016, Intel Ireland identified a range 4.2. Overview Of of additional biodiversity protection Actions measures which are outlined below.

• Biodiversity was incorporated delegates from across BITCI’s into Intel Ireland’s Environmental member network. This resulted in Management System - ISO 14001 Intel Ireland sharing ideas with other (EMS). Biodiversity is now an large multinationals integral part of the company’s • In August, 18 members of the Environmental Management Plan Environmental Health and Safety (EMP) with objectives and goals for (EHS) Department completed a the year, and it will be reviewed as volunteering session which saw per ISO requirements them weed the IR6 woodland area • Bird, bat and insect boxes (10 of • In September, University College each) were erected throughout the Dublin (UCD) in conjunction with site in the first half of the year and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and these were promoted internally Friends of the River Rye group through nature walks completed a Fossitts Habitat Vegetation Survey of Intel • A Biodiversity Map was developed study on the Rye River, which has Ireland as complied by (see Figure above ) and shared with established a baseline for future UCD in 2016 all employees to raise awareness of studies (see below) on-site biodiversity • In September, Intel began working One of the key habitats identified on a section of the catchment as • To mark Earth Day (22nd April), the with a local school on a garden to woodland area outside of IR6 was encourage the pupils to learn how was the river and riparian habitats part of a pilot study in conjunction planted with Bluebells and Red to plant, maintain and harvest their which are subject to an annual water with Kildare County Council (KCC). Campion, using the expertise of own food, while also exploring “Design by Nature”. biodiversity specifically and quality assessment (repeated for sustainability within the school over 25 years). As outlined above, The benefits derived from remedial • To mark Ireland’s Biodiversity Week garden environs there was a nature walk through the an annual assessment is made of works (that included the removal arboretum • In October, Intel Ireland planted the water quality along the entire of sediment, riparian vegetation a wildflower meadow on • In June, Intel Ireland was asked approximately two acres in an effort river catchment indicating the areas management to improve diversity of to speak at BITCI’s Biodiversity to support pollinators such as Bees of most concern and directing habitats, instream habitat improvements Framework Launch Event to and Hoverflies on site showcase its efforts to 30 corporate improvement efforts. Other data by manipulating and introducing gathered on the Rye River include substrates) will inform further targeted Salmonid (Atlantic salmon and Brown improvement efforts in the catchment.

present on the Intel Ireland site, trout) and macroinvertebrate studies. 4.3. Riparian Habitat according to the Fossitt classification. The cumulative benefits from such Map This identifies the habitats present In order to further protect the remedial works are expected to benefit and highlights the potential for future riparian habitat, along with the the biodiversity on site and this will be A habitat map was prepared in 2016 improvements that can be made to creation of a buffer zone between reviewed throughout the coming years. identifying the types of habitats support biodiversity. agricultural fields and streams, improvement works were conducted

20 21 insects in the garden. Bumble Bees 4.4. Schools and Solitary Bees are declining Engagement in numbers and so by providing homes we can contribute to their Intel Ireland staff have always conservation. volunteered with local schools on environmental initiatives such as recycling, the An Taisce green flags 4.5. Community for schools initiative, tree planting and growing vegetable gardens. Engagement

In September 2016, Intel reached The Intel Pride of Place Competition, out and staff volunteered with a started in 2015, is continuing,

Inland Fisheries Ireland and UCD. local school to encourage the pupils with the aim of encouraging the 4.3.1. Rye River Pilot project - A range of measures have been to learn how to plant, maintain community to identify issues in its Clonshambo waterbody implemented including the removal and harvest their own food, while local environment and to see which of excess silt down to the gravel bed. also exploring biodiversity and The Rye River catchment, which includes ones it can address with innovative Attempts to improve sinuosity were the Lyreen River and its tributaries, has sustainability within the school and sustainable ideas that have a made where possible. Excess overhang been under environmental pressure for garden environs. With a grant from was removed to introduce more light. positive environmental impact. Ideas a long time, reflected by the ‘poor’ or Fallen trees and overgrowth were Intel, the school also created a space can range from setting up a new at best ‘moderate’ status assigned in removed to improve flow and in turn that has a seating area for lessons, garden space for the community to recent years by the EPA national water alleviate the risk of flooding. Livestock incorporating benches and tables developing and training on the use quality monitoring scheme. Biological access to the watercourse has been made from recycled products. To monitoring conducted on many of of technology that can, for example, prevented or restricted to single points the small streams in the Rye River attract butterflies, bees and other identify when to water plants. Open along the entire pilot study stretch. catchment in 2016 (by AQUENS Ltd insects, plants such as Buddleia, to any non-profit organisation, school commissioned by Intel) also supports Relatively small changes made at local Allium, Lavender and Aster and a or sporting organisation in the local this finding, with the vast majority of scale can have considerable benefits variety of heathers were planted. area, the competition also serves streams reflecting ‘poor’ water quality for the animals and plants in this river as a way to engage and educate status. If improvements are to be made catchment and for efforts to improve The garden contains butterfly and and ‘good’ status is to be achieved in local communities on the topic of the water quality status of the Rye River. the Rye River (as required by the Water insect houses and bird feeders. The environment while conveying Intel’s The water quality will only improve if Framework Directive) each of the small insect houses will attract more birds enough of the river channel and riparian commitment to environmental streams has to be improved in order for habitats are improved. The pilot study and insects to the garden while also leadership. the cumulative effect to result in a better on the Clonshambo waterbody should giving the pupils an opportunity to water quality status further downstream. inform how this could be achieved. explore and study these species. As a result works were carried on the These efforts are being monitored by The school also added a bug hotel Clonshambo water and stakeholders AQUENS Ltd (commissioned by Intel) included KCC Environment Section, which the pupils constructed from to assess if the conditions in the stream KCC Flood Alleviation Section, unused pallets, flower pots and logs are improving for the invertebrates. local farmers and landowners, to increase the number of beneficial

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(A) Blakestown House is located at the southwest corner of the site. It dates back to 1732 and was originally used as a place where Warren Walk nelson’s traIl travellers and their horses could 1.1km ~ 15 mins 1.2km ~ 15 mins rest. Today, Blakestown House is 5. IMPACTS used as a conference facility. A nice, short trail that begins around This lovely, light walk will take you (B) The Arboretum boasts 27 the front of the westerly site and heads past Nelson’s Cottage, one of our site’s species of Irish native trees with a out along the main Maynooth road. Take historical features. This is the perfect trail plaque at each tree displaying the in the lovely landscaping including the to walk if you have 15 minutes between name in Latin, Irish, and English. meadow will provide food and nesting Salmon Fountain, or have a seat on one meetings or just after lunch. If you have of the benches along the route. If you are an extra few minutes, you can stop and (C) The Orchard is over 300 years 5.1. Direct sources for local pollinators and other lucky, you may spot one of the rabbits see the bat and bird boxes in the trees old and was restored to its former glory by several Intel employees living in the warren located at the edge of along the IR6 west car park. back in 2008. Orchards attached insects, and the birds and mammals the car park, near the bicycle sheds. to the houses like Blakestown Biodiversity House were fashionable in the that feed on them, while the native past, thanks to the inﬂ uence of the Royal Society, later the Dublin Royal trees will support a wide range of Society, who fostered the creation Impacts of agricultural science. insects, fungi, birds and animals. This (D) Nelson’s Cottage at the front of IR6 dates back to the early 19th ‘reservoir’ of biodiversity in the area leafy looP BlakestoWn ramBle century. The house appears on both 2km ~ 30 mins 3km ~ 45 mins the ﬁ rst edition and second edition The renewed focus on biodiversity at will have positive knock-on effects for ordinance survey maps of 1837 and This trail will really stretch the legs by In addition to experiencing all of the 1900, respectively. Named after Intel Ireland is impacting positively on biodiversity beyond the site boundary. taking you past many lovely features features you would see on the shorter the last occupant of the house, including Nelson’s Cottage, the Salmon trails, this trail brings you to the hidden Nelson’s cottage is a protected biodiversity at the site thanks primarily Fountain and picnic benches. Our jewel of Blakestown House, the Orchard structure. Intel completed external budding botanists can look out for some and the Arboretum. Bring a picnic lunch refurbishment works to Nelson’s Cottage in 2006. to the creation of biodiverse habitats The fact that biodiversity was of the lovely shrubs and plants along the with you and sit on one of the benches trail including Primula Veris, commonly in the Orchard and enjoy nature’s peace such as the two-acre wildflower included as an aspect in Intel known as Cowslips, which is native to and quiet. This trail is a perfect way to Ireland. Ideal for a leisurely 1:1 or a get some exercise into your day and also meadow and native tree planting Ireland’s Environmental Management lunchtime stroll. take some time out to enjoy the natural and the provision of 10 bird boxes, System (EMS) will ensure continual features of our site. 10 bat boxes and 10 insect boxes. improvement. The 2016 work is already Intel Ireland’s Walking trails brochure – Well into the future, the seeded having positive indirect impacts, too. This section encourages employees to use these routes to have meetings and embrace the surrounding biodiversity LEI XLI P the Intel Ireland site has to offer. 24 25 The community benefits through Intel Ireland’s work with local Tidy Towns groups, its ongoing Pride of Place initiative and outreach work with local schools. Existing relationships with external stakeholders such as University College Dublin have also taken a new step, thanks to the recent habitat survey of the Rye An insect hotel on the River mentioned above under 4.1.2 Intel Ireland site

The biodiversity work impacts on new biodiversity case study has also Intel Ireland’s operations by changing been published on BITCI’s website. the way biodiversity is managed in- house through its integration with Environmental Management Systems, ensuring continual improvement. Further potential for impact on regulatory issues is also noted as biodiversity is now emerging as a planning requirement. Intel employees are reaping the benefits of protecting biodiversity on- site through awareness of biodiversity, the opportunity to participate in biodiversity-related volunteering and nature walks. A biodiversity map of the site has been published in leaflet form and is available to visitors and employees to enable them to enjoy the biodiversity features on site.

The work has boosted Intel Ireland’s reputation as an environmental leader in the Irish business community as evidenced by the fact that it has been approached by other companies to share its knowledge and experience. A Blakestown House

26 27 1. Environment: 3. Community: Continue to make on-site Continue to strengthen enhancements existing community Seek more ways to enhance relationships existing habitats such as Continue to work with Friends hedgerows and lawns, and of the River Rye to improve the manage the existing wildflower riparian habitat. meadow and woodland areas for biodiversity

2. Workplace: 4. Governance: Continue to engage Transfer learnings to other employees Intel sites Support further on-site Share Intel Ireland’s volunteering for biodiversity; experiences in managing run more nature-walks and biodiversity and the business biodiversity workshops; impacts with other Intel sites encourage employees to take around the world. biodiversity action in their own homes and gardens.

With contributions from AQUENS, 6. Future Developments Acknowledgements applicants to the Pride of Place Intel Ireland would like to acknowledge competition, local schools, The everyone who has contributed to Friends of the Rye River, Tidy Towns the report as well as those that are identified the following opportunities Associations of Leixlip, Maynooth and working to enhance biodiversity in As well as maintaining the measures for future development of its Celbridge the community. commenced above, Intel Ireland has biodiversity protection on site.

Compiled by For further information contact:

Lisa Harlow Intel Lisa Harlow External Relations Manager Teresa O’Brien [email protected] Intel

Hannah Hamilton Business in the Community Ireland

Elise McCarthy Business in the Community Ireland

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