Drax
Drax Group plc, commonly referred to as Drax, is a leading energy company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2005, Drax has established itself as a key player in the renewable energy sector, primarily focusing on biomass and hydroelectric power generation. The company operates major facilities in the UK, including its flagship Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire, which is one of the largest power stations in Europe. Drax is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, transforming from a coal-based energy provider to a predominantly biomass-fuelled operation. This transition has positioned Drax as a pioneer in the energy industry, contributing significantly to the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. With a strong market presence, Drax continues to innovate in energy solutions, aiming to deliver reliable and renewable power while reducing carbon emissions.
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Drax's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Drax Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,867,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 266,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 367,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,867,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions in 2023 at about 3,534,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in their carbon footprint. Drax has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation by 75.7% per MWh by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from all other sources by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Drax's commitment to sustainability includes a focus on biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting their strategy to transition towards more sustainable energy solutions. The company is headquartered in Great Britain and operates within the electric utilities sector, actively working to enhance its environmental performance and reduce its overall carbon emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,049,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 322,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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