- Decreasing demand for energy peat due to the price of emissions allowances and energy tax
- Warm weather conditions in November-December reducing heating needs and fuel deliveries
Vapo Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Vapo Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2 million tonnes CO2 (2018). By scope: Scope 2: 12.5K tonnes CO2e (Finland). 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
1.2 million tonnes CO2 (2018)
2019
Water Usage
1.3M m3 (2019)
2019
Waste
22.6K tons (2019)
2019
đ Emissions by Scope (2019)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.5K tonnes CO2e (Finland) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
â Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced impact on watercourses from peat production significantly (63% less solid matter, 70% less nitrogen, 60% less phosphorus)
- 453 hectares of peat production areas moved to next land use: 356 hectares to afforestation and 97 hectares to wetlands
- 100% of peat stockpile plastic recycled in Estonia in 2020
- Minimized delivery of ash to landfill
đŻ Climate & Sustainability Targets
đ Short-term
- 50% reduction in CO2 emissions in own operations by 2025
- 75% renewable energy production by end of 2021 (Nevel)
đ Medium-term
- Zero waste by 2030
- Most inspiring/attractive workplace (Great Place To Work top quartile in Europe) by 2030
đ Long-term
- Net positive impact in operations and product/service use
đą ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentEmployee well-being