- Double counting of emissions in Scope 2 due to internal electricity consumption and generation
- Complexity in calculating Scope 3 emissions from the biomass pellet supply chain
- Inconsistent methods for collating contractor hours across business units
Drax Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Drax Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 486 ktCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 255 ktCO2e; Scope 2: 231 ktCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 3.5K ktCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
486 ktCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
99.9% (generation)
of total energy
Water Usage
45.1M m3 (Power Generation abstracted)
2023
Waste
47.3K tons
2023
Energy Use
34.1K GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 255 ktCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 231 ktCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.5K ktCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 generation CO2e emissions from 310 ktCO2e in 2022 to 141 ktCO2e in 2023
- 99.9% of generation output from renewable sources in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 75.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity generation by 2030
- 75.7% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from all sold electricity by 2030
- 42% reduction in non-generation Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance