Strategic Partner
Drax Energy Solutions
From Renewable Power to Carbon Reporting: How Drax and Notch Are Turning Net Zero into Reality
When you think of the road to Net Zero, the big milestones come to mind first: switching to renewable energy, rolling out EV charging, or investing in carbon removal. And Drax Energy Solutions has been helping more than 10,000 UK businesses take those big steps—making renewable power the standard, not the exception.
But there’s another, less glamorous part of the journey. One that makes every decision clearer, every investment smarter, and every claim more credible: measuring and reporting your emissions.
That’s why, in 2022, Drax partnered with Notch, a carbon accounting platform designed to make the complex world of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions easier to understand and act on. Together, they’re helping businesses not just aim for Net Zero—but track the steps it takes to get there.
Seeing What Really Matters
For Paul Miller, Sales & Marketing Director at Drax, offering carbon accounting was a natural next step:
“We already give customers everything they need to move towards Net Zero—renewable energy, electrification, even carbon removal. But unless they can see their Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions clearly, they don’t know where they stand. Without that visibility, it’s almost impossible to map the journey.”
That visibility is exactly what Notch provides.
Choosing a Partner That Fits the Mission
When Drax looked at the options, they knew they needed more than a tick-box solution.
“We believe carbon reporting needs to be done properly. Free tools may look appealing, but they don’t meet the standards our customers need. When we met the Notch team, it was clear their platform was different—innovative, intuitive, and built to make sense of something incredibly complex.”
For Drax, who have set the bold ambition of becoming carbon negative by 2030, that kind of precision matters.
Turning Data into Action
The impact of the partnership is already tangible.
“When customers record their emissions, the picture becomes clear. For example, if they measure Scope 2 and then switch to renewable power, the carbon impact is instantly negated. And as Scope 3 reporting becomes even more important, we’ll be able to use this data to identify where we can support customers further.”
In other words: measurement isn’t just about numbers—it’s about unlocking opportunities.
A Word of Advice for Businesses Starting Out
Paul doesn’t mince words when it comes to why businesses should start carbon accounting sooner rather than later:
“If you’re obligated to report, you need to do it properly. There’s financial value in it too—not just regulatory compliance. Net Zero might seem daunting, but the longer you leave it, the harder it becomes. That’s why we’re offering Notch alongside our services—so our customers can start the right way, right now.”
The Road Ahead
With Drax providing renewable power and decarbonisation expertise, and Notch making emissions visible and measurable, UK businesses have a powerful partnership at their side.
- 10,000 businesses already supported
- Full Scope 1, 2, and 3 reporting made simple
- 2030 target: Drax to be carbon negative
The journey to Net Zero isn’t easy—but it doesn’t have to be complicated.
Ready to See Your Path to Net Zero?
Drax and Notch are here to make the invisible visible, turning ambition into action.
Talk to us today about how we can help your business measure, reduce, and report your emissions with confidence.
