Drax has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from one of Europe’s largest coal-fired operators to a sustainability pioneer in bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Since 2012, Drax has reduced its generation scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by ~99%, positioning itself as a leader in decarbonisation. We have interviewed Lewis Rodger, Carbon Markets Development Lead at Drax, to find out more about the recent BECCS methodology they have developed, their stance on emissions reductions and the role of governments and policymakers in creating standards and financial support schemes for BECCS and the wider carbon removal family.