Sizewell C is a Net-Zero investment

Sizewell C: Investor opportunity

Backed by the right funding model, with the right political support, and the right Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, Sizewell C will deliver for investors and for British households.

  • 2.6k
    Suffolk construction jobs
  • 70k
    UK jobs supported
  • £4b
    Into the regional economy
  • 6m
    UK homes powered
  • 9m
    Tonnes of CO2 avoided every year of operation
"Here’s the one-sentence case for nuclear power: It’s the only carbon-free energy source that can reliably deliver power day and night, through every season, almost anywhere on earth, that has been proven to work on a large scale." Bill Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft Corp., Feb 2021
"To encourage the private sector investment into our nuclear programme, I today confirm that subject to consultation, nuclear power will be classed as “environmentally sustainable” in our green taxonomy, giving it access to the same investment incentives as renewable energy." The Rt Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, March 2023
"Government's backing to Sizewell C is crucial... moving us towards greater energy independence." The Rt Hon. Grant Shapps MP, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, November 2022
"On Sizewell, we're in favour of it. It will bring high-quality jobs, and that's very important in a region such as the eastern region." The Rt Hon. Keir Starmer MP, Labour Party Leader, September 2021

Why invest in Sizewell C?

Sizewell C will deliver secure, long-term regulated investment. It will replicate the design of the Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset, which is now five years into construction, reducing build costs and risk.

Through its 10 to 12-year construction period, and for at least 60 years of operation, Sizewell C will deliver index-linked returns for investors. Funding will be raised through a Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model, which has already been used to finance £200bn of infrastructure assets in the UK. Investors share project risk and costs with consumers, while a Government Support Package will protect investors from remote high-impact risks.

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An investment into clean energy and our Net-Zero future

The station will generate low-carbon, affordable electricity for 6 million homes, avoiding 9 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year. What’s more, new nuclear will facilitate the emergence of vibrant new green technologies like hydrogen and Direct Air Capture through the utilisation of the heat the station will produce. These are all technologies vital for our country’s pursuit of Net Zero.

Sizewell C Clean Energy Hub

The right ESG commitments

The project will also deliver for Suffolk’s environment, improving net biodiversity by 19%*. This has already led to Wild Aldhurst – our 67-hectare wildlife habitat. By 2030, 40% of our workforce and 50% of our non-executive directors will be women. Meanwhile, our partnerships with educational institutions and outreach programmes are targeting the economically-disadvantaged and hard-to-reach groups locally. Sizewell C will be available to all and deliver for everyone – regardless of background.

*The biodiversity net gain has been assessed using the latest Natural England Biodiversity Metric (2.0). It does not include replacement habitat for the six hectares of SSSI needed for construction. The assessment was carried out by consultants on behalf of Sizewell C and independently peer-reviewed.

Our 2022 ESG brochure

The right political support

Nuclear is central to the Government’s plans to decarbonise the UK economy and reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. Read more about government’s plans and how it will work with Sizewell C here.

Locally, Sizewell C has significant public support. A recent opinion poll has shown nearly two-thirds of people in East Suffolk are in favour of building Sizewell C and that support for the project outweighs opposition by more than two to one.

Support for the Project

How is Sizewell C being funded?

Sizewell C is ready to use the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) as a funding model. This is a tried and tested arrangement for raising low-cost finance for infrastructure. A RAB will lower costs for consumers and create a unique opportunity for investors such as pension funds, insurers and other institutional investors.

Legislation to apply RAB funding to UK nuclear has been passed in Parliament with strong support from the UK’s two main political parties.

Funding Sizewell C

Green taxonomy and ESG criteria

We believe nuclear scores highly when it comes to ESG considerations and Sizewell C is delighted that nuclear will be included in the Government’s forthcoming taxonomy on green investments. Our ESG credentials:

Environmental

Environmental

Sizewell C will produce vast amounts of very low-carbon energy, with lifecycle emissions comparable to renewables and a very small land footprint. It is one of the safest forms of producing electricity.
Social

Social

The social benefits of Sizewell C include support for 70,000 UK jobs, 1,500 apprenticeships, huge investment in the UK nuclear supply chain and East of England economy.

Community Benefits
Governance

Governance

The industry is independently regulated and each operating company must demonstrate a high level of organisational capability and expertise to ensure nuclear safety and environmental protection.
Project milestones

What we’ve achieved so far

A look back at the project’s progress and important moments…

Here is a summary of what we've achieved since Sizewell C consultations began in 2012, up to the present day.

1. October 2012
First of four rounds of local consultation begins

Our consultations in the region led to engagement with more than 10,000 people and organisations.

2. May 2020
Application for planning permission submitted

Our application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) was more than 50,000 pages long.

3. January 2022
Government invests £100m

The UK Government agreed a land option agreement with EDF to fund further development of the project.

4. March 2022
New nuclear funding legislation passed

MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of legislation to introduce Regulated Asset Base (RAB) funding for nuclear.

5. July 2022
Development Consent Order approved

Approval of the DCO comes after the Planning Inspectorate says the benefits of the project “strongly outweigh the impacts”.

6. December 2022
Government invests nearly £700m

The Government agrees to invest in the project becoming a 50% shareholder alongside EDF.

7. March 2023
Environment permits granted

The Environment Agency grants permits which are required before construction can begin.

How can you invest in Sizewell C?

Our investment team is located at our London Headquarters:

90 Whitfield Street
London
W1T 4Ez

You can request a meeting with our investment team via our contact form or send an email to investor@sizewellc.com.

Edwin Lloyd

Edwin Lloyd

Head of Investor Relations

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Kristina Schaferova

Kristina Schaferova

Environmental, Social and Governance Lead

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Latest news & updates

Environment, Proposals 30 March 2023

Major milestone reached as Environment Agency issues new permits to Sizewell C

Three important permits required for Sizewell C nuclear power station to operate were granted by the Environment Agency this week, marking a significant step forward for the project. The three permits - the Radioactive...
General News, Local Community, Sizewell B 28 September 2022

New ICM poll reveals strong local support for Sizewell C

A new opinion poll has shown nearly two thirds of people in East Suffolk are in favour of building Sizewell C and that support for the project outweighs opposition by more than two to...
Government 17 November 2022

Chancellor gives Sizewell C go ahead

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Thursday the government's support for Sizewell C's construction, subject to final agreement. In his Autumn Statement, he said the nuclear power station would create thousands of jobs and represented...
Government 21 September 2022

Government support for Sizewell C

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Sizewell B and the Sizewell C site this week to reaffirm the UK Government's commitment to securing a long-term energy future for the UK. "Go nuclear, go large, go...