- All western OEMs producing wind turbines are doing so at a financial loss.
- Systemic challenges facing the energy transition require systemic solutions.
- Decarbonising steel production remains a significant challenge.
- TRIR has plateaued over the last three years.
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Vestas Wind Systems A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.2M tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 98.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 59.0K tCO2e (location basis); Scope 3: 8.2M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
8.2M tCO2e (Scope 3)
2022
Renewable Energy
36%
of total energy
Water Usage
341.0K m3
2022
Waste
47.0K tons
2022
Energy Use
641 GWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 98.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 59.0K tCO2e (location basis) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.2M tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 108.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided 408 million tonnes of CO2e emissions over the lifetime of turbines produced in 2022.
- Sourced 100 percent of electricity from renewable sources.
- Transitioned industrial heating systems to biomass in Daimiel and Taranto.
- Recycled 475 end-of-life legacy blades.
- Improved material efficiency by 20 percent.
- Secured commitments from 46 strategic suppliers to set emissions reduction targets.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce TRIR to 1.5 by 2025
- Increase share of women in leadership positions to 25% by 2025
- Reach 35,000 community beneficiaries by 2025 (already achieved)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2e emissions in supply chain by 45% per MWh by 2030
- Achieve carbon neutrality in own operations by 2030
- Increase share of women in leadership positions to 30% by 2030
- Reduce TRIR to 0.6 by 2030
- Increase material efficiency by 90% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Produce zero-waste wind turbines by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationZero-waste turbinesSocial responsibilityLeading the transition to renewable energy