Meet Paul: putting sustainability into action at Statkraft UK
"Our aim is to deliver projects with a lower carbon footprint, restore habitats in line with our biodiversity ambitions, and show that clean energy and a healthy environment can go hand in hand"
As UK Sustainability Manager, Paul helps turn Statkraft’s sustainability ambitions into practical action across the way we develop, build and operate our projects.
Originally from Ghana, Paul has been with Statkraft for around two years. His role covers everything from reducing the environmental impact of construction to supporting local communities and helping ensure that people working on our sites have the right welfare facilities.
Turning sustainability into action
Paul’s team works across Statkraft’s value chain to translate sustainability priorities into practical measures, while also helping ensure projects comply with relevant sustainability requirements.
One of the team’s main priorities is reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects, particularly the energy used on site.
“We want to reduce our diesel consumption by exploring hybrid energy solutions,” Paul explains.
The team is also working to implement Statkraft UK’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) action plan, with a focus on reducing energy use and carbon emissions across office locations and wider operations.
Building sustainability knowledge
Another important priority is helping colleagues understand how sustainability relates to their own work.
Paul’s team is looking to strengthen sustainability knowledge across the business by working with the Supply Chain Sustainability School and giving employees access to relevant learning materials and resources.
Looking ahead, Paul wants to see Statkraft deliver projects with a lower carbon footprint alongside habitat restoration and biodiversity improvements.
And his favourite part of the job?
“Going on site visits, meeting people and seeing how our projects impact the world.”
When I explain my job simply, it’s about making sure we work in harmony with the environment and communities where we operate,” he says