A tribunal process which has been ongoing involving a former Drax employee since 13 March, has now concluded. The joint statement agreed by both parties reads:
“Ms Ahmar and Drax have agreed to resolve proceedings without further progress of the hearing. The parties have reached a mutually agreeable position, without admission of liability.
Ms Ahmar made protected disclosures. Those disclosures were the subject of independent investigations instigated by Drax as were other matters that Ms Ahmar raised about her employment.
The independent investigation into the disclosures has been shared with the regulator who reached a determination that is already public.
At the end of the investigation processes, Ms Ahmar’s employment was terminated. Drax accepts that the process took a considerable time and was in consequence very stressful for Ms Ahmar. Drax, like Ms Ahmar, regrets that the employment ended unhappily. All parties are pleased that they can now move on.”
Drax spokesperson statement
“We are pleased that proceedings have come to an end with no finding of liability.
Drax is committed to being a responsible employer that takes all concerns raised seriously. We have a thorough process to ensure that all colleagues are treated respectfully, and in line with the standards we expect of all parties.
Allegations concerning Drax’s biomass sourcing were dealt with exhaustively through independent investigations and by the regulator, that found no evidence Drax’s biomass is not sustainable or that Drax has been issued with Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) incorrectly.”
