Renewable energy company Drax has announced that two U.S. non-profits will receive $54,000 as part of the Drax Foundation’s latest round of donations. The non-profits receiving the donations are the National Audubon Society and the Rapides Wildlife Association. The $50,000 will help the Audubon protect birds and the habitats they need throughout America using science, diplomacy, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
“This gift is a testament to Drax’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community enrichment,” said Allison Guzman, Director of Institutional Giving at the National Audubon Society. “It aligns perfectly with the National Audubon Society’s mission of protecting birds and the places they need to thrive. This contribution will bolster critical restoration efforts, create healthier ecosystems, and provide long-term benefits for birds and local communities.”
A $4,000 donation will help the Rapides Wildlife Association power a camera that will provide a bird’s eye view of an eagle’s nest in the Kisatchie National Forest. The funds will be used to purchase new solar batteries for the camera. Mating season and nesting season are soon to start, so it is critical the solar batteries are replaced quickly if the public is to continue viewing the eagles’ progress this nesting season.
In 2024, Drax’s total charitable giving through the Drax Foundation, the Community Fund, and the Crisis Fund was nearly $4.5 million; $860,000 of that helped U.S.-based non-profit organizations. The Drax Foundation funds initiatives that support education and skills development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), as well as those that improve access to nature and community green spaces.
“Our goal is to support the communities where we operate and this round of foundation giving will help organizations change the lives of thousands of kids across the southern U.S.,” said Matt White, Executive Vice President of Drax’s North America Operations. “We are honored to be able to support these non-profits who are making real, positive impacts in their communities.”
To learn more about the Drax Foundation and Drax’s community efforts, visit www.drax.com/community.
Image caption: A group of children taking part in an activity organized by National Audubon Society.
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Michelli Martin
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About Drax
Drax Group’s purpose is to enable a zero carbon, lower cost energy future and in 2019 announced a world-leading ambition to be carbon negative by 2030, using bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology.
Drax’s approximately 3,000 employees operate across three principal areas of activity – electricity generation, electricity sales to business customers and compressed wood pellet production and supply to third parties. For more information, visit www.drax.com.
