Fortum
Fortum Corporation, commonly known as Fortum, is a leading energy company headquartered in Espoo, Finland (FI). Established in 1998, Fortum has grown to become a key player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, focusing on sustainable energy solutions. The company operates primarily in the electricity, heating, and cooling sectors, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy sources. Fortum's core offerings include power generation, energy sales, and innovative solutions for energy efficiency. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote a circular economy. With significant achievements in renewable energy production, Fortum has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the transition towards a low-carbon future, making it a notable entity in the global energy market.
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Fortum's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Fortum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,870,076,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,351,041,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 24,470,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 11,494,566,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were about 14,146,196,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,635,701,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 12,465,711,000 kg CO2e. Fortum has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a reduction of CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) in European generation by at least 50% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2030 and plans to exit all coal-based generation by the end of 2027. In terms of long-term goals, Fortum aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity and heat generation by 90% per MWh by 2040, with interim targets of 85% reduction by 2030 from a 2023 base year. The company also targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 2040. These commitments align with Fortum's strategy to transition towards a more sustainable energy model, reflecting its dedication to mitigating climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,040,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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