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Our communities

Community relations and engagement

Principle: We seek to partner with our communities to make a positive contribution to their lives and livelihoods.

Drax has made a long-term commitment to social investment and strategic community engagement in each of the communities where we own and operate an asset.

By 2027, we will deliver bespoke community engagement plans in each of our communities including a collaboration and informed participation processes. This will ensure that our communities are actively involved in the decisions that impact them.

Through the Drax Foundation, we will continue to fund STEM education and green skills training within underserved communities and support improved access to nature and community green spaces. Working with our local Community Advisory Panels, our Community Fund will support local services, non-profits, and community events.

This work helps us to meet the expectations of important stakeholders, and underpins Drax's social licence to operate.

What you need to do:

• Familiarise yourself with our Community & Charity policy
• Consider participating in our North America and UK Charity Committees
• Support the Community team by participating in local community events and outreach activities
• Share our Drax Foundation Annual Review with your local stakeholders