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Orsted

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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83

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Orsted's score of 83 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 carbon emissions of approximately 7,217,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,585,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 93,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 5,631,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Ørsted has set ambitious near-term targets, aiming for a 98% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per kilowatt-hour (kWh) by 2025 from a 2006 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2032 from a 2018 baseline. Long-term goals include a 99.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per kWh by 2040 and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2040. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, demonstrating a strong alignment with global climate goals. Ørsted's targets are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting its leadership in the energy sector's transition towards sustainability.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
29,200,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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 low 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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