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Pohjolan Voima Oyj

Pohjolan Voima Oyj, a prominent player in the Finnish energy sector, is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates primarily in the Nordic region. Founded in 1940, the company has established itself as a leader in renewable energy production, focusing on hydropower, wind power, and biomass. With a commitment to sustainability, Pohjolan Voima's unique offerings include a diverse portfolio of energy solutions that cater to both industrial and municipal clients. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its renewable energy capacity, positioning itself as a key contributor to Finland's energy transition. Recognised for its innovative approach and reliability, Pohjolan Voima Oyj continues to strengthen its market position, making strides towards a greener future while ensuring energy security for its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Pohjolan Voima Oyj's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Pohjolan Voima Oyj's score of 15 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pohjolan Voima Oyj's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pohjolan Voima Oyj reported specific carbon dioxide emissions from electricity production at approximately 0.0051 kg CO2e per kWh. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, although no absolute emissions data for Scope 1, 2, or 3 has been disclosed. In 2022, the company reported a greenhouse gas intensity of about 0.039 kg CO2e per MWh, indicating a focus on minimising emissions associated with electricity generation. The trend in emissions intensity shows a decrease from approximately 0.0466 kg CO2e per kWh in 2019 to 0.0339 kg CO2e per kWh in 2021, suggesting a positive trajectory towards lower emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Pohjolan Voima Oyj continues to engage in practices aimed at enhancing sustainability within the energy sector. The company’s efforts align with broader industry goals to mitigate climate change impacts through improved efficiency and reduced carbon footprints in electricity production.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pohjolan Voima Oyj's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Pohjolan Voima Oyj is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Pohjolan Voima Oyj 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.

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