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.
+45 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Drax's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Drax Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 3.0 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 256 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 18.0 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Drax has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2030. They are also developing options for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), targeting 8 million tonnes of negative emissions annually by 2030. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity generation by 75.7% per MWh by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. For all other sources, Drax aims for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by the same year. Drax's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Drax’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2050
By 2050, our aim is to deliver removals far in excess of emi…
By 2050, our aim is to deliver removals far in excess of emissions.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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