SSEN Transmission has partnered with SCOTLAND: The Big Picture to support nature restoration efforts in the north of Scotland.

The energy company aims to create a legacy of thriving people and places, and has committed to delivering 10% biodiversity net gain on all projects.

By partnering with SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, SSEN Transmission will support the Northwoods Rewilding Network, a network of landholdings committed to nature recovery.

This partnership aligns with SSEN Transmission's £20 billion investment plan, which prioritizes sustainability and environmental protection.

Emily Johns, SSEN Transmission's Nature Positive Strategy Manager, said: "This is a huge step forward for SSEN Transmission in becoming the first energy company to partner with SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, who are experts in nature restoration in Scotland.


"Not only is their knowledge about Scotland's unique nature immensely valuable, but their extensive understanding of the social and cultural context of the land use in the Northwoods Rewilding Network is of huge significance – we want to make sure that we can play our part in building a community of nature restoration throughout the country.

"By creating a network of ecological stepping stones throughout the north of Scotland, it means wildlife species can link from place to place with the right habitats available for them to grow and thrive. 

"We're so excited to launch this partnership, which clearly establishes our commitment to nature and the environment. With our longstanding promise to biodiversity net gain already built into our projects, we want to go ever further and make sure we're actively leading in nature restoration in the country, and we're thrilled to work with the team at SCOTLAND: The Big Picture to help us on that journey."

James Nairne, Northwoods Project Lead at SCOTLAND The Big Picture: "SCOTLAND: The Big Picture created the Northwoods Network specifically to help remove the barriers to rewilding. Finding the required funding to take nature recovery forward is by far the most significant barrier. Having a robust partnership with SSEN Transmission will really help us to make a difference on the ground."