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Dana Haidan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Virgin Media O2
Virgin Media O2 is using procurement as a strategic lever to deliver net-zero outcomes. Its decade-long power purchase agreement( PPA) with The Renewables Infrastructure Group( TRIG) secures around 15 % of its electricity needs from wind farms in Scotland and Wales, supporting the company’ s ambition to reach net zero across its full value chain by 2040 – a decade ahead of the UK’ s legal target.
“ By purchasing long-term renewable energy at scale, we’ re not only cutting carbon but protecting our network from future energy shocks,” says Dana Haidan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Virgin Media O2.
The fixed-term contract provides operational and financial predictability, ensuring reliable electricity for critical network infrastructure while mitigating exposure to volatile energy markets.
Minesh Shah, Managing Director at TRIG, adds:“ Such agreements present an attractive opportunity to help businesses access renewable electricity, while delivering secure, long-term revenue streams for our shareholders.”
The PPA aligns with Virgin Media O2’ s Better Connections Plan, which has already achieved a 56 % reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and a 19 % reduction in Scope 3 emissions since 2020.
84 March 2026