InterGen
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2011, 2020)
Reporting Period: 2011
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Representations from third parties (Oikos Storage Ltd, Shell UK Ltd, Essex County Council, and Thurrock Council) raised concerns regarding pipeline route selection, construction methods, land use, landscape and visual impacts, geology, hydrology, cultural heritage, and cumulative impacts.
- Changes in planning and energy policy since the initial Environmental Statement (ES) submission.
Mitigation Strategies
- Provided further information addressing concerns raised by third parties.
- Updated the March 2011 ES to reflect changes in planning and energy policy.
- Addressed concerns regarding pipeline route selection, construction methods, land use, landscape and visual impacts, geology, hydrology, cultural heritage, and cumulative impacts through detailed responses and updated documentation.
- Developed a detailed scope of geotechnical investigations and closely involved Oikos in the design process for pipeline crossings.
- Undertook a Heritage Assessment to address concerns raised by Essex County Council.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EIA Regulations
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,772,045 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:5,772,045 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:9,393 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:11,920,231 m3/year
Waste Generated:199.4 tons/year (non-hazardous, UK only)
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Transition
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Air Quality
- Water and Waste Management
- Biodiversity and Land Use
- Health & Safety
- Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
- Talent Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Community Engagement and Investment
- Governance and Compliance
- Responsible Procurement
- Cyber Security & Data Protection
Environmental Achievements
- Upgraded lighting at Rocksavage Power Plant, reducing energy usage by 38,544 kWh/year and improving lighting circuit efficiency by 20-30%
- Millmerran power station has the lowest carbon emissions of any coal plant in Australia’s National Electricity Market.
- Application made for funding to plant an additional 200 hectares of hardwood trees by December 2023.
- Callide C turbine upgrade delivered an additional 18MW capacity without increasing fossil fuel consumption or carbon emissions.
- Significant ash recycling at Millmerran, Australia
Social Achievements
- Maintained secure electricity supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Implemented strict health and safety measures during COVID-19, including social distancing, staggered work patterns, and testing stations.
- High employee survey response rate (83%) with positive results despite COVID-19 challenges.
- Mental health awareness week in the UK and participation in the ‘Mates for Energy’ program in Australia.
- Offered various employee wellbeing benefits (private medical insurance, fitness programs, flexible working).
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust safety program over 25 years, resulting in no fatalities.
- Implemented a comprehensive HSSE management policy.
- Undertook a thorough overhaul of people, processes, and systems following a 2016 compliance issue in the UK.
- Implemented an Integrity helpline for reporting concerns.
- Cyber Essentials Plus certified.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Intermittency of renewable energy sources.
- COVID-19 pandemic.
- Environmental impact of coal-fired power plants.
- Addressing local community concerns (noise and pollution).
- Cybersecurity risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in battery storage projects (e.g., Gateway project in Essex).
- Implementing strict health and safety measures during COVID-19.
- Investing in higher efficiency coal plants and exploring CCUS technologies.
- Operating a formal grievance procedure to address community concerns.
- Implementing robust cybersecurity measures and training.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Ethical procurement policy
- Anti-corruption policy
- Compliance with Bribery Act 2010 (UK), Modern Slavery Act 2018, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977.
- Risk-based supplier assessment and onboarding process.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Battery storage
- CCUS
- Hydrogen
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Global Reporting Standards
Certifications: Cyber Essentials Plus
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Battery storage
- CCUS
- Hydrogen