We’re proud to share that Scientists in School, an organization that ignites scientific curiosity through #STEM enrichment workshops, has recently received funding from the #DraxFoundation 🤝 This is part of our commitment to supporting the communities where we operate 🌍 🔗Read more about the valuable work they do here: https://lnkd.in/gMwzuM3D
Drax Group Canada
Renewables & Environment
Richmond, British Columbia 12,084 followers
Drax is enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future
About us
A leading producer of wood pellets from sustainable forest management and low-value commercial residues.
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https://www.drax.com/ca/
External link for Drax Group Canada
- Industry
- Renewables & Environment
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, British Columbia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- renewable energy, bio energy, wood pellets, safety, teams, values, green energy, sustainability, leadership, using wood waste for good, biomass, career development, automation, fibre, people, development, carbon reduction, and wood fibre
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Employees at Drax Group Canada
Updates
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We were pleased to welcome Minister for Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen and Town of Smithers Councillor Sam Raven for a tour of our Smithers pellet plant facility last week. At Drax we work closely with our local councils and MLAs as part of our commitment to supporting the communities where we operate 🤝
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Today, on #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities across Canada. At Drax, we recognize the deep connection between #IndigenousPeoples and the land we share. We are committed to working in guidance from Indigenous communities to build a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Let's celebrate and learn from the wisdom of those who have stewarded this land for generations. #NIPD2024 #FirstNations
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The Drax Foundation has awarded over CA$1.5m to 15 organizations to help support our #communities in Canada, the U.S. and the UK. 🌍 👉 CA$260k is being awarded to three non profit organizations here in Canada and will help connect over 3,000 children to #STEMeducation 📚💻 Learn more about the Drax Foundation here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxaHPzVg
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Last weekend we joined Science World at their Community Science Celebration in Kamloops as part of their On The Road tour 🙌🏼 Drax has partnered with Science World to help deliver STEM education to schools in the communities where we operate 🤝 These hands on workshops provide young learners with the opportunity to experience interactive science exhibits and learn more about what a career in STEM can look like 🧑🔬 #scienceworld #STEMeducation
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We were pleased to donate $11,000 to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation in Prince George earlier this month to help purchase vital medical equipment. We're committed to supporting the communities local to our operations. 🤝 To find out more about our community fund visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX7JfNEg #communitysupport #DraxCommunityFund
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We’re supporting the Williams Lake Basketball Association's female youth program through a $10,000 donation 🏀 💬 Girls team coach Brigette Peel said: “Thanks to Drax’s support, we’ve been able to empower a new generation of female athletes in our community. By investing in our youth, we’re not just funding a team, but opportunities for young women to thrive through sports, fostering confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love for the game.” Read the full announcement 👇
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Today, on #RedDressDay, Drax joins hands in a heartfelt tribute to the missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples. We stand shoulder to shoulder with those in mourning, embracing our Indigenous allies, and pledging to work together to bring profound change. #RedDressDay
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We’re proud to announce that Drax’s SVP of Northern Operations, Liezl van Wyk, has been named Thought Leader of the Year at the Canadian Biomass awards 🏆👏🏼 The program celebrates outstanding individuals, companies and communities working passionately to advance the country’s bioeconomy. Find out more here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dj8CBv7W #canadianbiomass #thoughtleader
Liezl van Wyk, Senior Vice President of Northern Operations awarded Canadian Biomass Thought Leader of the Year - Drax Canada
https://www.drax.com/ca
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🌿 Today we issued our last formal update on the ‘#BECCS done well' report. Read more below. ⬇️
In collaboration with Jonathon Porritt, we've identified 30 key conditions for deploying BECCS successfully. 🌍 🌿 From sustainable biomass sourcing to community engagement, this report outlines how we can deploy #BECCS in a way that drives positive outcomes for people, nature and climate. 📄 Today we have published our last formal update on the ‘BECCS Done Well’ 30 conditions, which is where we outline our progress since commissioning the report in 2022. It also shows how we will see through the actions and outcomes by embedding them into our day-to-day operations. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eTcmAWcf