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Orsted

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Ørsted, formerly known as DONG Energy, is a global leader in renewable energy, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1972, the company has transformed from a traditional fossil fuel provider to a pioneering force in offshore wind energy, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Ørsted's core offerings include offshore and onshore wind farms, solar energy solutions, and energy storage systems, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as becoming the world's largest developer of offshore wind farms, solidifying its market position as a frontrunner in the green energy sector. With a vision to create a world that runs entirely on green energy, Ørsted continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving the transition towards a sustainable future.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wind Power industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Orsted's score of 72 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orsted's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ørsted reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,850,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and about 5,631,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. For near-term targets, Ørsted commits to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 93% per kWh by 2025 from a 2018 base year, which translates to a 98% reduction per kWh from a 2006 base year. Additionally, Ørsted aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50.4% by 2030, with a specific target of reducing emissions from the use of sold fossil fuels by 67% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 99% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (excluding those from sold products) per kWh by 2040, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ørsted's commitment to sustainable energy practices. The emissions data and targets are sourced directly from Ørsted A/S, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.

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2006201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
18,300,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
200,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orsted's primary industry is Electricity by wind, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Orsted is in DK, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orsted is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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