Helen
Helen Ltd, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, is a leading energy company that has been at the forefront of sustainable solutions since its establishment in 1909. With a strong presence in the Nordic region, Helen focuses on providing innovative energy services, including district heating, electricity, and renewable energy solutions. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, leveraging cutting-edge technology to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency. Notable achievements include significant investments in renewable energy sources, positioning Helen as a key player in Finland's transition to a greener economy. With a diverse portfolio of services tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers, Helen continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in the energy sector.
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Helen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Helen Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,410,074,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,656,084,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 118,542,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 635,448,000 kg CO2e. Helen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 77% per megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity and heat generated by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target also extends to Scope 1 and 3 emissions per MWh of sold electricity and heat, with the same reduction percentage and timeframe. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. In previous years, Helen's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at approximately 2,737,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 2,773,101,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, which include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,237,626,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,353,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 808,128,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Helen 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.
