Drax Group
It operates one of the UK’s largest power stations, originally coal‑fired in the 1970s and converted to biomass.
It sources, manufactures and ships wood pellets from North America to fuel its biomass operations, intertwining forestry, logistics and energy.
Key projects include biomass conversion trials (like willow co‑firing in 2004), development of hydro‑electric and pumped‑storage sites, and global pellet facilities.
Its expertise spans power generation, biomass supply chains, hydro storage, infrastructure logistics and renewable energy markets.
Notably, it markets ash by‑products for construction, turning waste into materials for roads and blocks—closing the loop on power‑by‑product use.
Commitment to reach net
zero across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by end of 2040.
Ambition to be carbon
negative (scopes 1&2) by 2030 via BECCS technology.
Implementation of nature
positive action plans and biodiversity enhancements at all sites by 2030.
Deforestation
free sourcing by 2026 with traceability via digital data gathering.
Plans by 2026 to publish comprehensive water
efficiency strategy and Environmental Incident Frequency Rate.
Member of WEF First Movers Coalition, targeting 14 Mt/year of carbon removals by 2030.
Elimini business unit launched to scale permanent carbon removals.
