City Watchdog Closes Drax Biomass Probe After Sustainability Concerns
The regulator reviewed thousands of pages and interviewed company staff before saying Drax’s annual reports did not justify further action.
- On Thursday, the Financial Conduct Authority confirmed it closed its investigation into Drax Group PLC, concluding no enforcement action is necessary regarding the company's disclosures about Canadian biomass sourcing.
- The regulator launched the probe in August 2025 to examine whether Drax's Annual Reports from 2021, 2022, and 2023 contained misleading statements regarding wood pellets sourced from Canada.
- Thousands of pages of complex material were reviewed as part of the investigation, and the FCA concluded, "We did not find evidence that justified any further action."
- Drax CEO Will Gardiner said, "We are pleased to see the investigation closed with no action being taken," emphasizing the company's commitment to regulatory compliance throughout.
- The North Yorkshire Green Party has filed separate complaints with the Advertising Standards Authority regarding Drax's sustainability claims, which remain under review by the watchdog.
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City watchdog closes Drax biomass probe after sustainability concerns
The Financial Conduct Authority said it had not found evidence that justified any further action.
FCA ends investigation into Drax – no action taken – Northern Financial Review
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