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Drax cleared by watchdog after wood pellet sourcing probe

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026

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  • Critical Environmental and Corporate Accountability — 1 source

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has concluded its investigation into Drax's sustainability claims regarding its wood pellet sourcing, determining that there was no evidence to warrant further action. This decision comes amidst ongoing scrutiny and concerns from environmental campaigners about the company's biomass fuel practices.

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  • The Financial Conduct Authority closed its investigation into Drax's sustainability claims, finding no evidence that justified further action.

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Critical Environmental and Corporate Accountability
  • The Guardian

    Despite the regulatory clearance, the article highlights past controversies, ongoing doubts from campaigners about the sustainability of burning wood pellets, and government actions to reduce Drax's subsidies, maintaining a critical environmental and corporate accountability lens.

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