Gender pay reporting

Here’s what Will Gardiner, Drax CEO said about our commitment to improve gender balance and equity for a more inclusive Drax:

“At Drax, we’re working hard to make our company inclusive and fair for all colleagues, regardless of gender. I want everyone, no matter where they work or who they are to feel like a valued member on a winning team with a worthwhile mission.

This commitment to equity comes from me, from our Executive Committee, and from our Board. I want every woman, regardless of where she comes from or who she is, to feel included and valued at Drax. There’s still a lot to do, but we are working hard to ensure everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to grow both personally and professionally.”

At Drax, we are committed to building a fair, safe, and inclusive working environment that better represents the communities where we operate. Our commitment to DEI is an essential part of how we empower our colleagues to think differently and contribute to our mission of decarbonising the planet for future generations.

We have a responsibility to act to close our Gender Pay Gap. We are taking action to address any imbalance and improve the fairness of our processes for everyone at Drax. Alongside our continued partnerships and action to support a fair, safe and inclusive Drax more broadly we are taking specific action to support women at work:

• Our Fairer Hiring Project is being rolled out across Drax this year, aiming to ensure fairer hiring practices.
• Women@Drax, our Colleague Resource Group has around 200 members, who alongside their Chairs and senior sponsor celebrate women and advocate for gender balance.
• We have provided financial wellbeing sessions with women in mind.
• All sites across the UK have now introduced workwear that is tailored to fit all bodies, and specifically for women.
• We have increased our support around women’s health through fertility, sexual health, and extensive menopause support through our partnership with Peppy.