About the board
Drax has established an Independent Advisory Board to provide advice on sustainable biomass and its role in Drax’s transition to net zero emissions.
The Board will feedback and make recommendations on Drax’s sustainable biomass approach and performance. Topics covered will include advice on feedstock options, procurement practices, forest science and how Drax can optimise carbon benefits. The group will also give advice on the role of biomass in Drax’s climate change mitigation activities, and provide insight on societal expectations for responsible and sustainable biomass.
Board members
“The IPCC and Committee on Climate Change both recognise that sustainably sourced biomass will play an important role in meeting climate change targets. I decided to chair the IAB because it’s vital that biomass is sourced sustainably and takes the latest scientific thinking into account.
“As the science evolves, we will make recommendations to ensure that the biomass used at Drax makes a positive contribution to our climate and the environment.”
— IAB Chair Sir John Beddington
Calendar
21-22 February – Eleventh Advisory Board meeting
29-30 May – Twelfth Advisory Board meeting
28 August – Interim call
5-6 November – Thirteenth Advisory Board meeting
16 January – Interim call
7 March – Eighth Advisory Board meeting
27 April – Interim call
12-13 June – Ninth Advisory Board meeting
29 August – Interim call
22 November – Tenth Advisory Board meeting
8 February - Interim call
9-12 May – Sixth Advisory Board meeting [in-person in British Columbia]
20 September – Interim call
15 November – Seventh Advisory Board meeting [Part 1]
17 November – Seventh Advisory Board meeting [Part 2]
9 February - Interim call
19 May - Fourth Advisory Board meeting [Part 1]
20 May - Fourth Advisory Board meeting [Part 2]
14 September - Interim call
16 November - Fifth Advisory Board meeting [Part 1]
24 November - Fifth Advisory Board meeting [Part 2]
29 May - Second Advisory Board meeting
17 September - Interim call
25 November - Third Advisory Board meeting [Part 1]
7 December - Third Advisory Board meeting [Part 2]
16 October - Forestry Commitments Advisory Board launched
15 November - First Advisory Board meeting
Archive
October 2021 - Ecometrica report on biomass carbon accounting
5 May 2021 - Letter from Will Gardiner to the Independent Advisory Board on Sustainable Biomass
29 April 2021 - Findings and Recommendations from the recent meetings of Drax’s Independent Advisory Board on Sustainable Biomass (IAB)
10 December 2020 - Letter from Will Gardiner to the Independent Advisory Board on Sustainable Biomass
20 August 2020 - Findings and Recommendations from the Second Meeting of Drax’s Independent Advisory Board
21 January 2020 - Letter from Will Gardiner to the Independent Advisory Board on Sustainable Biomass
9 January 2020 - Findings and Recommendations from the First Meeting of Drax’s Independent Advisory Board on Sustainable Biomass (IAB)
17 October 2019 - My committee will ensure Drax lives up to its climate commitments
