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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,410,074,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,656,084,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 118,542,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 635,448,000 kg CO2e. This marked a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,421,457,000 kg CO2e. Helen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 80% by 2025 from a 1990 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 77% per MWh of electricity and heat produced by 2030, using 2019 as a reference year. The company is also targeting carbon neutrality in energy production by 2030 and plans to phase out coal use by converting its coal-powered boiler at the Salmisaari heating plant to a pellet-powered boiler by 2025. These initiatives reflect Helen's commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 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 not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
