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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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 various scopes of emissions. In 2024, Vattenfall's emissions were about 32.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 30 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 30 million 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 at around 15 billion kg CO2e. Vattenfall has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 45% reduction in upstream emissions by 2022 compared to 2017 levels. Furthermore, the company is dedicated to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This long-term goal underscores Vattenfall's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the environment.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 |
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