Vattenfall
Vattenfall AB, a leading energy company headquartered in Sweden (SE), is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Founded in 1909, Vattenfall has evolved into one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, with significant operations across Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. The company focuses on renewable energy, including wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, alongside traditional energy sources. Vattenfall's unique approach to integrating sustainability into its core operations has positioned it as a frontrunner in the energy transition. With notable achievements in reducing carbon emissions and a strong market presence, Vattenfall continues to innovate in the energy sector, striving to provide reliable and environmentally friendly energy solutions for a sustainable future.
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Vattenfall's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Vattenfall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31.7 billion kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across its operations. In 2024, Vattenfall's emissions totalled about 24.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 30 million kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 21.3 billion kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 41.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 100 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions around 15 billion kg CO2e. Vattenfall has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This includes a target to reduce absolute emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 50% by 2030, compared to 2017 levels. Additionally, the company aims for a 77% reduction in emissions intensity from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, decreasing from 153 gCO2e/kWh to 35 gCO2e/kWh. In 2022, Vattenfall achieved a 45% reduction in upstream emissions compared to 2017, demonstrating progress towards its sustainability goals. The company continues to focus on reducing emissions associated with its supply chain, including emissions from traded electricity and the extraction and production of fuels and raw materials.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 82,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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