Community voices – Gloster, Mississippi

At Drax we are committed to being a good neighbour in the communities where we operate. This is reinforced within Drax's Sustainability Framework with a set of public commitments to benefit the climate, people, and nature. Within the people pillar is a commitment to partner with the communities we operate in to make a positive contribution to their lives and livelihoods.

In Gloster, Mississippi, in addition to the nearly 70people we employ, we support hundreds of jobs in forestry, loggingand trucking. This means we have an annual economic impact of $158 million in Amite County, and of $207 million across the state.

Our mission remainsto help meet the world's increasing demand for secure energy, sustainably, while delivering positive outcomes for climate, nature and people. 

Hear from the local community voices in Gloster, Mississippi.

Vivica Hoover, Owner of Vivsgarden Flea Market, Gloster

Christy Havard, Registered Nurse in Gloster

Wendy Smith, Workforce Center Director, Southwest Mississippi Community College

Velicia Anderson, Librarian in Gloster

Featured image caption: Drax and Gloster Chamber team up to beautify Main Street in 2024