Wartsila Sustainability Profile
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 88.99 billion kg CO2e, comprising 37,066,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,771,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 88.94 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the International Maritime Organisation's regulations. For the near term, Wärtsilä has established specific reduction targets, including a goal to decrease Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 20,000 tonnes (approximately 20%) by 2023 compared to 2021 levels. In 2024, they successfully reduced their Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50,163 tonnes CO2e from a 2019 baseline, achieving a 50% reduction target. Additionally, Wärtsilä aims to become carbon neutral in its operations by 2030, with a focus on transitioning to zero carbon fuels. The emissions data is sourced directly from Wärtsilä Oyj Abp, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Wartsila's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Wartsila's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Wartsila has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
