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Drax Group plc, commonly referred to as Drax, is a leading player in the electricity sector headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 2005, the company has grown to become a significant force within the electricity nec industry, specialising in the generation and supply of renewable energy. Its primary operations are centred around its large-scale biomass and renewable power stations across the UK, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Drax is renowned for its innovative approach to energy production, notably its transformation from a coal-fired power station to one of Europe’s largest biomass generators. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a key market leader in renewable electricity generation. With a strong track record of milestones and a focus on clean energy, Drax continues to play a vital role in the UK’s energy landscape.
+53 vs industry average
Drax’s score of 69 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Drax, headquartered in the UK and operating in the Electricity nec industry, reported its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2025 as approximately 3.01 billion kg CO2e, 256 million kg CO2e, and 18.05 billion kg CO2e, respectively. In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were around 266 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) were 280 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 5.42 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Drax reported total emissions of about 4 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 300 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 231 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 3.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Drax has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for net zero across all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal to deliver removals far in excess of emissions by 2050. Specifically, Drax targets a 75.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity generation by 2030, against a 2020 baseline. For non-generation activities, the company aims for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, both against a 2020 baseline. Drax is also developing options for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) at Drax Power Station, targeting 8 million tonnes per annum of negative emissions by 2030. The company has a validated 2040 net zero target.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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Data year: 2025
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