Sustainability

Spiorad na Mara Scholarships Program

Supporting the next generation and the cultures that shape them

We take a strong approach to community engagement. Our commitment to local communities includes investing in programs that honour and preserve local community heritage, culture, language, and values. That means supporting the next generation and the cultures that shape them. In Scotland, we were proud to launch a scholarship program for final-year secondary school pupils from across the Outer Hebrides, to support studies in STEM and Gaelic language and culture in Scottish universities. 

This program not only supports the preservation of a historically significant language but also prepares the next generation for careers in STEM – key to developing a local workforce for the many roles that will be available in the Scottish renewables sector in the decades to come. Five scholarships are available each year, over four academic years, and successful applicants receive a total of £10,000 each, with £2,500 being paid out every year for a four-year degree course. A total commitment of £200,000 has been made over the next seven years, supporting 20 students1.   

Nordsee One & Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries

Understanding offshore wind and marine ecosystems

At our Nordsee One offshore wind facility in Germany, Northland partnered with the Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries to study how offshore wind infrastructure interacts with marine ecosystems.

Using fishing surveys and underwater cameras, researchers found that turbine foundations create reef-like habitats that attract a variety of fish species, demonstrating how marine life can adapt to offshore wind infrastructure. Species varied by location, with the area around Nordsee One hosting species typically associated with rocky sea beds, demonstrating the adaptability of marine life to the turbine structures. The study highlighted how offshore wind farms can influence local biodiversity, reinforcing the importance of integrating environmental research into project design, operation, and long-term planning to ensure impacts are understood and responsibly managed.  

(Photo credit: Thünen-Institut/Vanessa Stelzenmüller)

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

12 Golden Safety Rules

Safety is Northland’s core value and the foundation of everything we do. To strengthen our safety culture across a global organization, we introduced the 12 Golden Safety Rules – a set of non-negotiable principles designed to prevent High Impact Events and establish clear expectations for safe work across all operations.

To keep these rules visible and relevant, Northland launched a Golden Rules Ambassadors program, assigning dedicated champions to each rule. Through monthly messages, practical guidance, and lessons learned from across our offices and facilities, ambassadors help translate safety principles into everyday actions and conversations. This approach encourages employees to speak up, share experiences, and take ownership of safety, reinforcing the belief that every task must be completed safely.

By connecting each rule to a recognizable voice and real-world examples, Northland has created an engaging and consistent way to keep safety top of mind across our global workforce. The initiative strengthens a proactive, transparent, and accountable safety culture where employees are empowered to identify risks, learn from one another, and make safety a shared responsibility every day.

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Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Recognizing Contractor Excellence in HSE

The health, safety and well-being of our people sit at the core of everything we do. In line with this commitment, we introduced the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Contractor Awards, designed to promote continuous improvement and reward and incentivize contractors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to HSE. These awards recognize contractors who go above and beyond, demonstrating exceptional safety culture, robust HSE management plans, compliance with HSE standards, and other critical performance metrics. Spanning numerous sites and facilities, the awards highlight excellence and set a benchmark for others to follow.

Employee Health & Well-Being

Benefits 101 initiative

We recognize that supporting employee wellbeing goes beyond offering competitive benefits – it requires ensuring employees understand and can confidently access the resources available to them. To strengthen awareness and engagement, we launched our global Benefits 101 initiative, helping Northlanders better navigate the health, wellness, and support programs available across our markets.

Through a targeted communications campaign and in-person Benefits & Wellness Fairs at our corporate offices, employees received clear, country-specific information and had the opportunity to connect directly with benefits providers. These interactive sessions allowed Northlanders to ask questions, receive personalized guidance, and gain a deeper understanding of how to maximize the value of their benefits.

The initiative addressed knowledge gaps, improved awareness of Northland’s employee offerings, and reinforced our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people. More than 100 employees participated across our global offices, generating positive feedback and helping employees make more informed decisions about their personal wellbeing and care.

Spiorad na Mara

Sponsoring traditional debate in Scotland

We’re committed to fostering partnerships with local communities and Indigenous Peoples. In 2024, Deasbad, a well established and prestigious national debating competition in Scotland, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Northland was proud to sponsor the competition, which provides students across Scotland with a unique platform to showcase their proficiency in the Gaelic language. The competition culminated in a final debate held in the Scottish Parliamentary Chambers, where participants presented their arguments before distinguished guests including members of the Scottish Parliament.

Sustainable Supply Chain

Baltic Power low-emissions steel

Reducing emissions extends beyond the energy we generate to the materials and supply chains that support our projects. Baltic Power, our 1.1 GW offshore wind project in Poland, is among the first offshore wind farms globally to incorporate low-emission steel produced primarily from recycled materials using renewable energy.

By integrating lower-carbon materials into the project’s construction, Baltic Power is expected to reduce the lifecycle carbon footprint of its turbines by approximately 10%, helping to further lower emissions associated with the development of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure. The project will generate enough renewable electricity to power more than 1.5 million homes, while demonstrating how supply chain choices contribute to a more sustainable energy transition.

As one of the first large-scale applications of this technology in the offshore wind sector, Baltic Power is helping advance the adoption of innovative materials that reduce environmental impacts without compromising performance. The project reflects Northland’s commitment to finding new ways to lower emissions, drive innovation across the renewable energy value chain, and deliver cleaner energy solutions for the future.

Health, Safety and Well-Being

Oneida: ESA 2025 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards

Safety is Northland’s core value, and the recognition received at Oneida reflects the culture we strive to build across every project we deliver. In 2025, the Oneida Battery Energy Storage facility received the Electrical Safety Authority’s Worker Safety Award, recognizing exceptional safety performance during the construction of one of Canada’s largest battery energy storage facilities. With five project partners and multiple contractors working together on site, the team established a shared approach to safety grounded in accountability, collaboration, and proactive risk management. Through a joint health, safety, and environment framework, safety was integrated into every aspect of project execution, supported by daily planning sessions, workplace inspections, leadership safety walks, ongoing training, and comprehensive performance tracking.

The results were significant: nearly 300,000 hours worked without a lost-time incident, more than 2,000 hours of safety training completed, over 550 safety inspections conducted, and more than 120 safety meetings held throughout the project. Beyond the numbers, the achievement demonstrates what is possible when safety is embedded into decision-making at every level and embraced by every partner on site.

For Northland, Oneida is an example of how strong collaboration, disciplined execution, and an unwavering commitment to safety help deliver complex energy infrastructure projects responsibly while protecting the people who make them possible.

Bluestone Onshore Wind

Wildlife protection in New York State

Caring for the planet includes protecting the wildlife around us. At our Bluestone onshore wind farm in New York, six rotating bio-monitors operate during key times –  beginning 30 minutes before sunrise and ending 30 minutes after sunset – to observe Bald and Golden eagles in the area. When an eagle is detected within a designated range, the nearby turbines are temporarily curtailed to ensure the bird’s safety until it has moved out of the vicinity. In addition to identifying the eagle species, the bio-monitors record critical data such as the time of the sighting, whether the bird is an adult or juvenile, and its flight path. This information is then shared with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for further analysis.

Partnerships with Local & Indigenous Communities

Community giving in Alberta

At Northland, building strong relationships with Indigenous communities is an important part of how we develop and operate projects. We believe successful projects are built through early engagement, mutual respect, and a commitment to creating long-term value for the communities in which we operate.

At our Jurassic Battery Energy Storage facility in Cypress County, Alberta, construction began with a land blessing led by four neighbouring First Nations, recognizing the cultural significance of the land and establishing a foundation of respect and collaboration. This moment reflected Northland’s approach to working alongside Indigenous communities by listening, learning, and incorporating local perspectives throughout the project lifecycle.

Our commitment extends beyond the project site. Northland supported the local community through funding for a new LED scoreboard at a nearby school gym, a space that serves students, families, and community groups. Since its installation, the scoreboard has been used for educational activities, recreational programming, fitness classes, and community events, creating benefits that extend well beyond the classroom.

By investing in relationships, supporting local priorities, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement, Northland aims to deliver projects that generate lasting value for Indigenous communities and regional partners while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.