Nature positive: At Drax, we are committed to working in ways that respect, protect and where possible add benefits to the natural environment.
To support this objective, Drax commits to:
Sourcing biomass which does not degrade forests or ecosystems with identified high biodiversity or conservation value
Not sourcing biomass from areas designated as high conservation value, unless a competent authority has identified a need for harvesting or other intervention for nature protection purposes
Sourcing biomass which avoids direct sourcing from designated areas of old growth (and primary forest5) as defined by the relevant competent authority
Sourcing biomass which maintains or enhances ecosystem productivity, functions and services
Sourcing biomass which maintains or enhances soil and water quality
Using local partnerships to improve and restore nature
5 For information on Drax's approach to sourcing in British Columbia please see: https://www.drax.com/information-on-our-canadian-sourcing/