Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Drax Power Limited
Public Profile
Electricity Transmission
GB
updated a month ago

Drax Power Limited Sustainability Profile

Company website

Drax Power Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the energy sector, primarily focused on renewable energy generation and biomass power. Founded in 1994, Drax has evolved from a traditional coal-fired power station to a pioneering force in sustainable energy, achieving significant milestones such as the conversion of its units to biomass, which has positioned it as one of the largest renewable energy producers in the UK. Drax's core services include the generation of electricity from biomass and hydroelectric sources, setting it apart with its commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to energy production, contributing to the UK’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. With a strong market position, Drax continues to lead the way in renewable energy, making substantial strides in sustainability and energy efficiency.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Drax Power Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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 Power 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%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Drax Power Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Drax Group plc

Drax Power 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. Drax Power Limited has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives in its current documentation. However, it is important to note that emissions data and climate commitments may be cascaded from its parent organization, Drax Group plc, which operates under various climate initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives are aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices across the corporate family. As a part of the energy sector, Drax Power Limited is positioned within a broader context of increasing regulatory and societal pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s future climate commitments and performance may evolve as it aligns with the sustainability goals set by its parent organization.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201920202021202220232024
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

How Carbon Intensive is Drax Power Limited's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Drax Power Limited's primary industry is Electricity Transmission, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Drax Power Limited's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Power Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Drax Power Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Drax Power 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 Power 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 Power 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

Compare Drax Power Limited's Emissions with Industry Peers

Gerresheimer Zaragoza S.A.

ES
•
Rubber and plastic products (25)
Updated about 2 months ago

Iberdrola

ES
•
Distribution and trade services of electricity
Updated 6 days ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251118.2
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
Available onAWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy