Fortum
Fortum Corporation, commonly known as Fortum, is a leading energy company headquartered in Espoo, Finland (FI). Established in 1998, Fortum has grown to become a key player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, focusing on sustainable energy solutions. The company operates primarily in the electricity, heating, and cooling sectors, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy sources. Fortum's core offerings include power generation, energy sales, and innovative solutions for energy efficiency. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote a circular economy. With significant achievements in renewable energy production, Fortum has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the transition towards a low-carbon future, making it a notable entity in the global energy market.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Fortum's score of 36 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fortum's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortum Oyj reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Fortum's near-term targets include a significant reduction of 85% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity and heat generation per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 69% per MWh within the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, Fortum aims to cut absolute emissions from the use of sold products for fossil fuels by 55% by 2033. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity and heat generation per MWh by 2040, and a 94% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities. Furthermore, Fortum is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and from the use of sold products for fossil fuels by 90% by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Fortum's commitment to sustainable energy practices and climate action.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,040,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Fortum is committed to some 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.
