Social Impact

Our role as an integrated renewable energy company places us at the heart of the response to the climate emergency. Key to that is the societal transformation that is the shared journey to a net zero future, a future where the benefits are available to all. We're proud of our track record in delivering a positive social impact as we look to achieve a better future, quicker.

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Communities

ScottishPower is at the heart of communities across the country. We engage with interest groups, support those most vulnerable in society, partner with organisations with the skills to drive change, and fund charity projects through our ScottishPower Foundation. Working together we can achieve so much for all.

Work & Skills

Through developing our current workforce, providing multiple points of entry to employment, and working in partnership to remove the barriers that many young people face we are creating opportunities for all.

Social Impact Report

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Latest highlights

Scottish schools ready to ‘ruck’ and roll in SP Energy Networks Glasgow Warriors Rugby Championship

Hundreds of Scottish school rugby players – from Biggar to Balfron – will compete for the title of 2025 Champions when the annual SP Energy Networks Glasgow Warriors Rugby Championship gets underway at Scotstoun Stadium later this month.

21% wage boost for ScottishPower apprentices

The SP Energy Networks business is the first electricity grid company to pay the Real Living Wage for craft apprentices with starting salaries increasing from £20,000 to £24,310 from 2025 for all first-year recruits, with salaries rising each year.

SPR Community Benefit Report 2024

During the operation of our onshore renewable energy developments, we create and support community benefit funds, empowering communities to control how this money is spent to best serve the needs of their local area. To date, we have contributed over £67.6 million to communities across the UK.

ScottishPower confirms backing for specialist lung cancer research centre(opens in a new window)

A supporter of CRUK for over 12 years, ScottishPower and its customers have already raised a staggering £40million to support the charity’s mission to help create a world where people can live longer, better lives free from the fear of cancer.