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 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 266,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 367,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 2,867,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 3,534,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 255,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 273,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 3,534,000,000 kg CO2e. Drax has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2030. This includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity generation by 75.7% per MWh from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Drax plans to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from other sources and Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline. The company is also developing options for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) at Drax Power Station, targeting 8 million tonnes of negative emissions per annum by 2030. Drax's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its goal to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Overall, Drax is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and aims to become carbon negative by 2030, aligning with global climate goals.
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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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