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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In 2023, Wärtsilä reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,060,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 41,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,986,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and about 2,017,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2023, compared to 2021 levels, which translates to a reduction of about 20,000 tonnes CO2e. Wärtsilä has achieved a significant milestone by reducing its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50,163 tonnes CO2e from a 2019 baseline by 2024, aligning with its commitment to become 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. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Wärtsilä Oyj Abp. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, with a clear focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, particularly in its own operations.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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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.