Drax Power Station, a major UK electricity generator, has faced allegations of misreporting the sourcing of wood pellets used in its biomass operation. Despite receiving billions in government subsidies, it failed to report burning wood from primary forests. After a previous investigation and a £25m fine, new findings reveal further misreporting. Drax claims to have implemented lessons learned while still sourcing wood from logging companies in British Columbia that includes controversial practices, contradicting its sustainability commitments of avoiding high carbon forests.
Drax Power Station has faced scrutiny for failing to report its use of wood from primary forests, despite significant government subsidies for renewable energy.
After misreporting sustainability data, the facility paid a £25 million penalty last year and continues to source wood from controversial logging practices.
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