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Vestas

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Vestas Wind Systems A/S, commonly known as Vestas, is a leading global player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1945, Vestas has established itself as a pioneer in wind turbine manufacturing and services, with a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of wind turbines, offering innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Vestas is renowned for its commitment to advancing wind technology, with a diverse portfolio of products that cater to various market needs. With a significant market share and numerous industry accolades, Vestas continues to drive the transition to renewable energy, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the wind energy landscape.

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66

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

Vestas's score of 66 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vestas's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Vestas Wind Systems A/S reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,770,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 104,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 7,690,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 8,090,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 108,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 1,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Vestas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030 without relying on carbon offsets. This commitment includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Vestas aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 45% per MWh delivered to the market by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a focus on reducing emissions from its own operations and enhancing sustainability practices across its supply chain. Vestas's initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to climate action and sustainable development.

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Scope 1
50,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
29,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vestas'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 Vestas is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vestas 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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