Vattenfall
Vattenfall AB, a leading energy company headquartered in Sweden (SE), is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Founded in 1909, Vattenfall has evolved into one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, with significant operations across Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. The company focuses on renewable energy, including wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, alongside traditional energy sources. Vattenfall's unique approach to integrating sustainability into its core operations has positioned it as a frontrunner in the energy transition. With notable achievements in reducing carbon emissions and a strong market presence, Vattenfall continues to innovate in the energy sector, striving to provide reliable and environmentally friendly energy solutions for a sustainable future.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Vattenfall's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Vattenfall's score of 37 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vattenfall's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vattenfall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 7,940,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Vattenfall has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in total emissions from approximately 47,600,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to the current figure. Despite the significant reductions, Vattenfall has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its carbon intensity in electricity generation, which was reported at 0.069 kg CO2e per kWh in 2023. Vattenfall's ongoing efforts reflect its commitment to sustainability and reducing the impact of its operations on climate change.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 22,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Vattenfall is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
