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Drax Energy Solutions Limited Sustainability Profile

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Drax Energy Solutions Limited, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in sustainable energy solutions, focusing on renewable energy generation and energy management services. Drax Energy Solutions is renowned for its innovative approach to energy efficiency, offering a range of core services including demand-side response and energy optimisation. Their unique blend of technology and expertise positions them favourably in the competitive energy market. With a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy sustainability, Drax Energy Solutions has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Drax Energy Solutions Limited's score of 72 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

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Drax Energy Solutions Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Drax Group plc

Drax Energy Solutions Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Drax Group plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As part of its corporate family, Drax Energy Solutions Limited adheres to the climate initiatives and targets set by Drax Group plc. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for Drax Energy Solutions Limited itself. The company is involved in broader sustainability efforts, but details on specific initiatives or commitments, such as those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), are not provided. In summary, while Drax Energy Solutions Limited is part of a larger organisation with potential climate commitments, it currently lacks specific emissions data and defined reduction targets.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,049,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
322,000,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Drax Energy Solutions Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Drax Energy Solutions Limited's primary industry is Electricity Transmission, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Drax Energy Solutions Limited's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Drax Energy Solutions Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Drax Energy Solutions Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Drax Energy Solutions Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 19% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
47%
Purchased Goods and Services
35%
Capital Goods
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Drax Energy Solutions Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Drax Energy Solutions Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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