Canada Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation in Canada Indigenous communities In September 2025 we launched our first Canada Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), a four-year framework that sets out clear commitments to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across the country.

The plan builds on our two decades of working alongside Indigenous Peoples and communities in Canada and outlines five core pillars – Educate, Engage, Empower, Celebrate, and Illuminate – designed to deliver meaningful and measurable actions.

These include advancing Indigenous awareness training for our people, co-developing engagement plans with Indigenous communities for all new projects, increasing employment and contracting opportunities, supporting cultural events, and publishing biannual progress reports.

We have already demonstrated the value of Indigenous-led partnerships through our projects such as the 200 MW Bekevar Wind Project in Saskatchewan, developed in collaboration with Cowessess First Nation.

The project secured 17% equity ownership for Cowessess Ventures Ltd., as well as employment, training, and contracting opportunities, creating long-term economic benefits for the community.

Developed with input from Indigenous partners and our people, the RAP is closely aligned with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, and the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (NIMMIWG).

Setting a benchmark for responsible renewable energy development in Australia

The collaborative approach we have taken during the development of the Kerrs Creek Farm in Australia stands as a strong example of socially responsible renewable energy development.

It has also gained national recognition, with the project named a finalist in the Clean Energy Council’s Community Value and Impact Award. Shaped by deep, early and ongoing engagement with the local community and Traditional Owners, our approach helped shift the project from consultation to genuine partnership, embedding local voices into project design and fostering long-term relationships.

Community feedback directly influenced key project decisions, including turbine height, transport routes, and benefit-sharing arrangements, as well as cultural heritage protection measures.

Another important outcome has been the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage. Working closely with First Nations Rightsholders and heritage consultants, we:

• Undertook surveys across the project area to identify spiritually significant areas and items of cultural significance, including scar trees. Findings from these surveys informed our project design, with buffer zones incorporated to protect the vast majority of identified cultural values.
• Committed to preparing an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan prior to construction to ensure the ongoing protection of tangible and intangible cultural heritage values throughout the life of the project.

The result is a project that reflects community aspirations while supporting clean energy transition. Our efforts reinforce that strong social outcomes are not an add-on — they are fundamental to project success and long-term legacy.

Protecting the monarch butterfly

Globally, there are over 180,000 pollinator species, including the endangered monarch butterflies, recognised for its distinctive colouring, remarkable migratory behaviour and vital contribution to ecosystems.

In autumn 2025, areas of the forest floor at the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Site in Nova Scotia, where construction is underway, served as a resting and refuelling habitat for monarch butterflies before they begin their 3,000-mile migration across Canada, the United States and Mexico. To protect monarch butterflies at the site, our team conducted wildlife surveys to identify sensitive areas and better understand where protection measures were needed. This was supported by training and orientation for all staff, ensuring awareness of the species, its habitat and the importance of minimising impact. 

Additional measures included reducing vegetation disturbance, preserving green spaces and encouraging the growth of wildflowers. These efforts help create a supportive habitat for returning monarch butterflies, while also benefiting wider ecosystems and future generations. 

Dual land use in action: integrating agriculture, ecology and solar energy

Derril Water Solar Farm in the UK is a 42 MWp renewable energy project which we developed and have been providing construction management services since 2025, following the start of construction in 2024. This project is a strong example of how renewable energy assets can be delivered in harmony with the surrounding environment.

The site was designed with a dual land use approach, recognising the importance of maintaining land value and functionality while accommodating large-scale infrastructure. Once fully operational, the solar farm will generate enough clean electricity to power around 14,000 homes annually. At the same time, it will support ongoing agricultural activity through sheep grazing, ensuring the land remains active and productive.

A range of ecological enhancements has been incorporated into the design and implemented on site. These include the establishment of new hedgerows, species-rich grassland, woodland planting, and the creation of habitats for birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Together, these measures contribute to a biodiversity net gain, ensuring the site enhances rather than diminishes the existing natural environment. 

Enhancing biodiversity at solar farms

We continue to focus on enhancing biodiversity across our solar portfolio, with strong ecological improvements observed through our proactive land management approach.

A strong example is Westerfield Solar Farm in Oxfordshire, England. At this 13MW site, we have implemented a range of land management practices to support biodiversity: extensive tree planting carried out in previous years is now well established, supported by ongoing maintenance and watering; barn owl and kestrel boxes were installed to enhance habitat provision; cut-and-collect operations were organised in field margins outside the fence line to reduce soil nutrient level and encourage wildflower growth; and, in preparation for a planned school site visit, proactive tree safety works were undertaken, with removed wood repurposed into hibernacula to provide habitat for invertebrates. The site now supports a variety of habitats, including maturing trees, hedgerows and diverse grassland, with areas managed at different intensities. The identification of a skylark nest on site highlights the value of these measures.

An ecological monitoring survey conducted in 2025 will contribute to the next national solar habitat report led by Solar Energy UK and Lancaster University, supporting wider understanding of how solar farms can enhance biodiversity. This example demonstrates how our proactive land management approach delivers measurable ecological outcomes while supporting the long-term sustainability of our sites.