Drax Group UK

Drax Power Station has been keeping the UK’s lights on for over 50 years, providing crucial energy security and grid stability. 💡 Throughout the period, we’ve transitioned from coal to sustainable biomass, helping to decarbonise the UK’s energy system - chapter 5 in our video series about the #BECCS process explains our conversion journey and how innovation helped us achieve this. 📺 #DraxBECCSprocess

Two innovation engineers at Drax Power Station have partnered with the prestigious Diana Award charity to provide mentoring for young people at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). 🤝 Research from the Office for National Statistics indicates that there are an estimated 900,000 NEET young people in the UK, that’s 12.6% of young people - two of Drax’s engineers share how proud they are to be making a difference in our latest press release. 👥 Mustapha Cham, Innovation Engineer at Drax and one of the mentors, said: “A mentoring programme like this allows me to just show people and tell people it really doesn't matter about your background or what you've got. You can work on big things like BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture) and other important projects in different industries. Any young person can achieve that, with the proper support and encouragement to embrace their vulnerabilities.” 💬 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDB3av6B

In his new blog, Drax’s Head of ESG, Ed Lord, explains how we prioritise the rigorous standards of best practice measured by mechanisms such as EU Taxonomy and CDP ratings. 🌍 We’re proud to be leading the way with transparency and action. Read more…🗞️

Our mission is to help meet the world's increasing demand for secure energy, sustainably. We recognise we can’t do this alone - truly positive action comes only with a willingness to listen and determination to learn. 🤝 Our Sustainability Framework sets out how we’re taking action to support the people who work with and alongside us. 👥 We believe the energy transition can and should benefit everyone. We believe in creating opportunities and ensuring respect comes above all. Our new Sustainability Framework includes our People Positive commitments. 🌍 Learn more in the comments.

CBI Economics have published their report that looks at “The economic opportunities brought by the UK’s net zero economy”. Key findings include 👇 🌍 The net zero economy generated £83.1 billion in GVA per year for the UK economy. 🔎 For every £1 in value generated by the net zero economy a further £1.89 is generated in the wider economy. 👥 The net zero economy supported employment equivalent to 951,000 full-time jobs. 📈 There has been 10.1% growth in the total economic value generated by the net zero economy since 2023, worth £11.6 billion to the UK economy. 💭 Plus the report showcases economic opportunities of Carbon Capture and Storage in the UK. Read the full report via the link in comments.

For Drax, sustainability isn’t about words, it’s about action. Constant tireless action to benefit climate, nature and people. 🌍 The areas we operate in are home to rich and unique biodiversity. Avoiding and preventing negative impacts to nature is critically important and remains a key area of focus for us. We’re committed to taking action that not only aims to protect nature across all our sites, but actively enhances it. 🌿🦉 Our new Sustainability Framework includes our Nature Positive commitments. 🗞️ Learn more via the link in comments. 👇

At Drax, our objective isn’t just to reduce emissions, but to have a net positive impact on the climate. 🌍 Our new Sustainability Framework includes our Climate Positive commitments. Learn more via the link in comments. 👇

At Drax, sustainability isn’t about words, it’s about action. Constant tireless action to benefit climate, nature and people. 🌍   Our new Sustainability Framework sets out how we’re taking action to help decarbonise society, to protect and enhance nature, and to support the people who work with and alongside us. 🌿 Learn more in the comments. ⬇️

At Drax, our mission is to help meet the world's increasing demand for secure energy, sustainably. ⚡ For us, sustainability isn’t about words, it’s about action. Constant tireless action to benefit climate, nature and people. 🌍   Drax’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Miguel Veiga-Pestana, explains more in this video. 🎥   Learn more via the link in comments. 👇

Our plans for #BECCS at Drax will create and support thousands of high-quality jobs and help position the UK as a leader in #carbonremoval technology. 🌍 👥 Learn more in the comments. ⬇️