{"id":347919,"date":"2023-07-24T08:24:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T08:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/news\/announcing-lightsource-bps-sustainability-report-2022\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T03:19:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T03:19:08","slug":"announcing-lightsource-bps-sustainability-report-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/announcing-lightsource-bps-sustainability-report-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightsource bp launches 2022 Sustainability Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block-page-title bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class=\"fg-color-gradient\">Lightsource bp launches 2022 Sustainability Report<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n  \n\n\n<section class=\"banner-single position-relative\">\n  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 px-0\">\n                <div class=\"position-relative w-100 h-100 aspect-ratio-banner object-fit-cover\">\n          <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120534\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1-aspect-ratio-417-234-450x252.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120534\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1-aspect-ratio-417-234-1000x561.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120403\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1-1000x400.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120403\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1-1920x768.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120403\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120403\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120403\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1.jpg\" alt=\"sheep grazing under solar panels\"\n                       srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25120403\/Sustainability-report-22-banner-1.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"2000\"\n                       height=\"800\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-66bec5283419b block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n        <span class=\"rich-text standard-text fg-color-navy\">\n          <p>We are proud to have launched our <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/21153904\/Lightsource-bp-Sustainability-Report-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 Sustainability Report<\/a>. The latest report captures our sustainability strategy, aims and progress at Lightsource bp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Report highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continued delivery of solar energy at scale with 3GW of projects developed in 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Positive progress on our aim to deliver biodiversity net gain, including what we\u2019ve learned on our existing portfolio.<\/li>\n<li>An updated greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for Scope 1,2, and 3 emissions and our near-term science-based targets.<\/li>\n<li>Reiterating our commitment to improving circularity, including reusing or recycling solar panels in our operating assets.<\/li>\n<li>Delivery from our supply chain sustainability programme including enhanced ESG due diligence.<\/li>\n<li>Measures on our investment and contribution to local communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-301141 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25114319\/Sustainability-report-22-featured-300x188.png\" alt=\"front cover of sustainability report 2022\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25114319\/Sustainability-report-22-featured-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25114319\/Sustainability-report-22-featured-80x50.png 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25114319\/Sustainability-report-22-featured-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25114319\/Sustainability-report-22-featured-450x281.png 450w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/25114319\/Sustainability-report-22-featured.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/21153904\/Lightsource-bp-Sustainability-Report-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the 2022 Sustainability Report<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Find out more<\/h2>\n<h3>Our commitment to sustainability<\/h3>\n<p>In a rapidly changing global energy landscape, we must respond to the climate crisis with the urgency and attention it demands. As such, we are committed to the key areas below, which form our sustainability strategy.<\/p>\n<h3>Energy<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest way we contribute to global sustainability is through responsible solar projects. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/sustainability\/energy\/\">Energy<\/a> to discover more about how we are decarbonising the world\u2019s energy landscape.<\/p>\n<h3>Environmental stewardship<\/h3>\n<p>We are going beyond business as usual to enhance ecosystems and biodiversity, take science-based climate action, and improve circularity. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/sustainability\/environment\/\">Environmental stewardship<\/a> to learn more and view our aims and policies.<\/p>\n<h3>Social responsibility<\/h3>\n<p>We are committed to creating an equitable business that creates a positive social impact for our people, partners, and communities. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/sustainability\/social-responsibility\/\">Social responsibility<\/a> to find out more and view our policies.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch: Raising sheep on solar farms<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sM2ROW7DKic\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards align block_acf-block-66bec528341ec block bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb-35\">Latest news<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/farming-and-energy-working-side-by-side\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-1200x743.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-1024x634.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-80x50.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-150x93.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-450x279.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-767x475.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-1000x619.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195.jpeg 1292w\" sizes=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26161251\/UK-CVPPA-banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-1200x743.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"743\"><\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n      <p class=\"mt-20 mb-10 font-size-paragraph-small\">26 Jan, 2026<\/p>\n    <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/farming-and-energy-working-side-by-side\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Farming and energy &#8211; working side by side<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Sheep grazing on solar farms combines agriculture with solar electricity generation, enabling livestock to graze and crops to grow alongside and beneath solar panels.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/farming-and-energy-working-side-by-side\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/lightsource-bp-publishes-2024-sustainability-report\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27104220\/GLB-Sustainability-Report-2024-Banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-1200x743.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27104220\/GLB-Sustainability-Report-2024-Banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27104220\/GLB-Sustainability-Report-2024-Banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27104220\/GLB-Sustainability-Report-2024-Banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27104220\/GLB-Sustainability-Report-2024-Banner-aspect-ratio-315-195-150x93.jpg 150w, 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2025<\/p>\n    <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/lightsource-bp-publishes-2024-sustainability-report\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp publishes 2024 Sustainability Report\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Lightsource bp, a global trusted partner in delivering onshore renewable energy solutions, is pleased to publish its 2024 Sustainability Report.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/lightsource-bp-publishes-2024-sustainability-report\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/opportunities-for-combining-farming-and-solar-in-ireland\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14092325\/AgriPV-roundtable-2-aspect-ratio-315-195-1200x743.png 1200w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14092325\/AgriPV-roundtable-2-aspect-ratio-315-195-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14092325\/AgriPV-roundtable-2-aspect-ratio-315-195-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14092325\/AgriPV-roundtable-2-aspect-ratio-315-195-80x50.png 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14092325\/AgriPV-roundtable-2-aspect-ratio-315-195-150x93.png 150w, 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<\/div>\n      <p class=\"mt-20 mb-10 font-size-paragraph-small\">16 Apr, 2025<\/p>\n    <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/opportunities-for-combining-farming-and-solar-in-ireland\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Opportunities for combining farming and solar in Ireland<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">The Lightsource bp team travelled to Dublin to meet with a broad range of representatives from the Irish government for a session to discuss combining solar and farming.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/ie\/news\/opportunities-for-combining-farming-and-solar-in-ireland\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 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