Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social Mobility
• Economic Growth
• Environmental Protection
• Skills Development
• Community Development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 9 million tonnes per year compared to gas power plants
• Low-carbon electricity generation with lifetime CO2 emissions lower than wind or solar power
• 100,000 lorry loads taken off local roads by using the jetty, reducing carbon emissions by 50%
• Planting of 65,000 trees and shrubs around the site
• Restoration of land at the southern edge of the construction site to enhance biodiversity

Social Achievements

• 1,500 people helped into new jobs by the Hinkley Jobs Service
• 922 apprentices trained
• £24 million invested directly into education, skills, and employment support
• 3 new Training Centres of Excellence established
• Free community bus service connecting rural areas
• Hinkley Point C vaccination centre reducing pressure on local health services
• £13.3 million in grants awarded to local projects through the Community Fund

Governance Achievements

• Progressive agreements with trades unions to ensure job accessibility
• Collaboration with education partners to provide training and skills development
• Hinkley Point C is the first construction project in the UK to open its own vaccination centre

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Social mobility challenges in West Somerset and Sedgemoor
• Seasonal work challenges in geographically isolated towns
• Skills shortages across the UK

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in education and skills development
• Establishment of employment hubs and training centers
• Hinkley Point C Jobs Service to connect local people with employment opportunities
• Free community bus service to improve access to jobs and services

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• 64% of the value of Hinkley Point C’s contracts will go to UK-based companies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Hinkley Point C contributes to these goals through its low-carbon electricity generation, job creation, skills development, community investment, and environmental protection initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social
• Environmental
• Economic

Environmental Achievements

• 100,000 lorry loads taken off local roads by using ships to deliver materials
• 95% of packaging used by the Somerset Larder comes from sustainable sources
• 98% of Hinkley Point C’s steel reinforcement is sourced from recycled materials in the UK
• 65,000 trees and shrubs planted

Social Achievements

• 8,000 people trained in new Centres of Excellence
• 1,320 apprentices trained
• 23,500 jobs created
• £15 million provided to local projects through the Community Fund
• 25% growth in young people aged 25-39 in the local area (three times greater than the national average)
• Bridgwater’s productivity is now 10% higher than the surrounding area

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential impact of a large-scale project on the local community
• Minimising local disturbance

Mitigation Strategies

• £15 million spent from the £20 million Community Fund to mitigate impact and enhance social, economic and environmental sustainability
• Community engagement and collaboration

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Prioritizing British businesses
• Supporting local businesses to grow

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed