Drax partners with LSU to support sustainable forestry, renewable energy
In Louisiana, carbon removals and renewable energy company Drax Group announced a new partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU) to support students and research associated with sustainable forestry and renewable energy. The collaboration will allow LSU and Drax to help advance energy innovation on a global level. “This partnership with LSU is the first of its kind for Drax in Louisiana and exemplifies Drax’s commitment to fostering collaborations,” said Dawn Whitworth, Head of International Partnerships and Advocacy at Drax. “Just like our existing Louisiana operations, our goals are to boost economic development, support future workforce training, and build a foundational knowledge exchange though world-leading research in the fields of renewable energy and sustainability.” As part of the agreement, Drax has pledged a $55,000 donation to the LSU Foundation to establish a new scholarship and support existing funds to benefit LSU’s College of Agriculture (COA) and Olinde Career Center.
