Nature

ScottishPower has delivered a net positive impact on biodiversity and ecosystems.

We are already making a difference:

Planning for the future, managing risk and seizing opportunities

Published our comprehensive Nature Action Plan
Assessed resilience of business strategy and model against physical and transition risks
Implemented an accounting framework for biodiversity
Evaluated 100% of priority facilities and their biodiversity action plans

Leading research

£700k multi-year study of construction noise impact on harbour porpoise
>3000 flying invertebrate specimens analysed to date as part of the Wellcome Sanger Institute BIOSCAN project

Land management and conservation

>£4m spent to date on peatland restoration, research, monitoring and management Developed industry-leading peatland restoration methods now used throughout the UK
>3000 hectares peat restored at onshore windfarms
Over one million trees planted since 2020

Awards

2016 RSPB Nature of Scotland Award for innovative peatland restoration
2024 Scottish Green Energy Award for the Collaboration for Environment Mitigation & Nature Inclusive Design

Building partnerships and working in alliances for nature

260 hectares lowland raised bogs restored in partnership with Buglife
3.2 hectares riparian woodland creation in partnership with The Nith District Salmon Fisheries Board

Biodiversity and Ecosystems Targets

Deliver net positive impact on biodiversity by 2030*

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