Supporting biodiversity across our sites and in our value chain by the end of 2030.
The areas we operate in are home to rich and unique biodiversity. The land around our sites is home to hundreds of species, and the forests we source biomass from are similarly full of life.
Avoiding and preventing negative impact to nature is critically important and remains a key area of focus for us. But we know we’re still at the beginning of the journey. We’re committed to taking action that not only aims to protect nature across all our sites, but actively enhances it.
Avoiding negative impact
First, we’re taking urgent action to avoid negative environmental impacts. Compliance is the foundation of everything we do, and our approach evolves as we learn more. We’ve already invested $130M to improve our pellet plants since 2022, including improving air emissions. By the end of 2026, we’ll publish plans laying out how we’ll monitor and manage air quality and improve our impact on water. We’re also committing to work with our partners and suppliers to be deforestation, degradation and conversion free, and we’ll utilise leading technology to monitor and report on progress by the end of 2026.
Delivering positive impact
Second, we’re taking strategic action to leave a positive impact. By the end of 2030, we’ll deliver biodiversity enhancements across all our sites, and take action to support biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in our value chain. This will be measurable and evidenced, backed by a science-based target for nature and action plans across our sites and sourcing areas.
Our commitments
We will mitigate harm and promote circular resource use across our operations by the end of 2030.
N1  |
We will publish a white paper on opportunities to adopt circular economy principles within Drax, with a particular focus on the circular bioeconomy, by the end of 2025. |
| N2 |
We will develop a comprehensive plan for managing air quality by the end of 2025. |
| N3 |
We will develop a group water strategy by the end of 2026 identifying opportunities for water efficiency improvements, water reduction and improved water stewardship.*
*Stewardship includes water quality, quantity and access, sanitation and hygiene. |
| N4 |
We will create and publicly report on an Environmental Incident Frequency Rate (EIFR) by the end of 2026. |
We will deliver biodiversity enhancements across all our sites by the end of 2030.
| N5 |
We will deliver net positive biodiversity for all new developments globally by the end of 2030. |
| N6 |
We will implement Nature Positive Action Plans to deliver biodiversity enhancements at or related to all owned sites by the end of 2030. |
| N7 |
We will publish our first fully aligned Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report by the end of 2026. |
We will support biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in our value chain, contributing to measurable restoration and conservation outcomes by the end of 2030.
| N8 |
We will develop an SBTN “science-based target network” aligned target for nature by the end of 2027. |
| N9 |
We will develop Nature Positive Action Plans for priority biomass sourcing regions aligned to TNFD guidance by the end of 2030. |
| N10 |
We commit to being deforestation, degradation and conversion free* by taking actions in collaboration with our suppliers and other partners. We will develop our evidencing using leading technology by the end of 2026 and will report on progress.
*We refer to definitions from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation and applicable legislation. |
