SSEN Transmission’s sustainability strategy has been officially accepted by a global campaign for mobilising businesses and financial institutions to take decisive action for a nature-positive world by 2030.
The recognition from It’s Now for Nature places SSEN Transmission among an elite group of UK organisations – and only the fourth in the country – and marks a significant milestone as the first UK-based electricity transmission operator to have its strategy endorsed by the campaign.
SSEN Transmission’s sustainability strategy outlines a comprehensive vision for delivering its mission in a way that it said is both fair and sustainable. At the core of the sustainability strategy are three focus areas that build on its strong foundations:
- Tackling climate change through decarbonisation and clean energy infrastructure
- Protecting and restoring nature and enhancing biodiversity across transmission projects
- Leaving a positive legacy for communities through inclusive engagement and investment
The strategy also powers the next phase of sustainability leadership through a stronger focus on people, procurement, and performance. It aims to grow a skilled and diverse workforce and boost economic growth, partner with the supply chain to deliver responsibly, and strengthen systems and data to drive transparent, sustainable outcomes, the organisation added.
Sarah Beattie-Smith, senior sustainability manager at SSEN Transmission, commented, “We’re proud to be recognised by global organisation It’s Now for Nature. Our sustainability strategy sets out how we will deliver our expansion of the north of Scotland transmission network in a way that is fair and sustainable. From tackling climate change to restoring nature, from leaving a positive legacy for communities to growing our workforce, our Strategy sets out our commitment and vision for doing the right thing for people and the planet.
“The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss mean that, now more than ever, it is vital that nature remains a key consideration as we expand our transmission network in the north of Scotland, and as the first UK transmission operator to receive this recognition for Its Now for Nature, we hope to set a precedent for others in the energy sector to follow.”
