Wartsila
Wärtsilä Corporation, commonly referred to as Wärtsilä, is a Finnish multinational company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland (FI). Founded in 1834, Wärtsilä has established itself as a leader in the marine and energy sectors, providing innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of operations. The company operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on power plants, marine propulsion systems, and integrated solutions for the maritime industry. Wärtsilä's core offerings include advanced engine technology, hybrid systems, and digital solutions, which are distinguished by their reliability and environmental performance. With a commitment to sustainability, Wärtsilä has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the world's first 100% biofuel engine. Recognised for its market leadership, Wärtsilä continues to drive innovation, positioning itself at the forefront of the transition towards a greener energy future.
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Wartsila's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wärtsilä reported total carbon emissions of approximately 88,987,838,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 37,066,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 12,771,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 88,938,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a reduction of 20,000 tonnes (approximately 20%) in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2023, compared to 2021 levels. Wärtsilä achieved a reduction of 50,163 tonnes CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024, aligning with its long-term goal of becoming carbon neutral in its operations by 2030. The company also aims to provide a product portfolio ready for zero carbon fuels by the same year. In previous years, Wärtsilä's emissions were as follows: in 2023, Scope 1 emissions were about 41,017,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 14,986,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 2,017,900,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. Wärtsilä's initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing its environmental impact and contributing to global climate goals, particularly in the maritime sector, which is under pressure to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century as per International Maritime Organisation regulations.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 68,897,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 56,610,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 37,459,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Wartsila 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.
