Commitment to communities through renewable energy projects
Sharing the benefits of renewable energy development with local areas.
Putting community at the heart of our renewable energy projects
Renewable energy can only thrive if communities, local authorities, and the general public feel the benefit. We’re engaging at every step of our projects’ development to promote transparency, communication, and mutual advantage. As a result, we can shape our work around these communities, delivering the highest standards of environmental and economic protection.
Our community engagement model
Listening and learning
Gathering input and learning from local people.
Building trust
Establishing local relationships based on mutual respect.
Sharing knowledge
Providing accessible and useful knowledge.
Effective communication
Communicating in a timely, proactive, respectful way.
Adapting to need
Shaping projects to respond to what communities want.
Investing in people, protecting our planet
Community benefit funds for our renewable energy projects provide essential finance to local organisations, community projects, and initiatives. These funds align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Throughout project development, we welcome feedback from local communities to explore how their area can benefit most from our funding.
Opportunities for local business
Renewable energy development creates long-term demand for a wide range of products and services. Wherever possible, we use local businesses and suppliers to meet this demand.
Our goal is to keep as much of a project’s financial benefit as nearby as possible, enriching local supply chains.
Educational outreach and sustainability training
We work with schools and learning groups to promote sustainability by championing education and training.
Again, we take steps to make sure this happens as close to our development sites as possible. Global expertise, local benefit.