Independent analysis, conducted by MNP, one of Canada’s leading professional services and research firms, measures the economic impact of Drax’s Canadian operations, which includes 10 pellet plants across British Columbia and Alberta, producing sustainable biomass wood pellets to generate renewable power in the UK and Asia.
$1 billion
Contribution towards Canadian economy in 2023
Over 3,000
Jobs supported across Canada in 2023
$372 million
Contribution to GDP in 2023
Speaking about the report Liezl van Wyk, Drax’s Vice President of Northern Operations, said:
“We take pride in the longstanding role we play in making Canada a renewable energy leader and we are grateful for the many employees, both our own and across our supply chain, for their dedication to building a strong clean energy workforce in communities across Canada,”
“Canada has built a robust economy through smart policies supporting domestic production of renewable energy. We will continue to find new and innovative ways to further our sustainability efforts for the benefit of Canada’s natural resources.”
