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Vattenfall

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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84

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Vattenfall's score of 84 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their 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 Scope 3 emissions reaching 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 at around 15 billion kg CO2e. Vattenfall has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2040. This includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 77% by 2030, from a baseline of 153 gCO2e/kWh to 35 gCO2e/kWh. Additionally, they aim for a 45% reduction in upstream emissions by 2022 compared to 2017 levels. Vattenfall's initiatives are part of a broader strategy to achieve significant reductions in their climate impact, with a focus on transitioning to a fossil-free operation within a generation. The data presented is sourced directly from Vattenfall AB, with no cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vattenfall's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, 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 Vattenfall is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vattenfall 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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