- Increased scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions due to growing offshore construction and service businesses reliant on marine vessel fuels
- More than 98% of total carbon footprint stems from suppliers
- Slow progress in decarbonising steel production
- Need to source lower-emission materials, increasing prices and potentially reducing margins
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vestas Wind Systems A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.66 million tonnes CO2e (scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 108.0K tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 45.0K tonnes CO2e (location basis); Scope 3: 7.66 million tonnes CO2e. 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
7.66 million tonnes CO2e (scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
32%
of total energy
Water Usage
279.0K m3
2023
Waste
44.0K tonnes
2023
Energy Use
658 GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 108.0K tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 45.0K tonnes CO2e (location basis) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.66 million tonnes CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.66 million tonnes CO2e (scope 3) |
| 2022 | 8.18 million tCO2e |
| 2021 | 108.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 10.56 million tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2020 | 73.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced supply chain CO2e emissions intensity by 8% from the 2019 baseline and 2% from 2022 to 6.30 kgCO2e/MWh
- Launched a new blade recycling technology in February 2023, aiming for 100% recyclable blades by 2040
- Improved material efficiency by 25% to 1.2 tonnes of non-recycled waste per MW produced and shipped
- Secured commitments from 77 key suppliers to track and report CO2e emissions and set reduction targets
- Secured first multi-year contract to procure low-emission steel, reducing emissions from heavy steel plates by 66% compared to conventional steel
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce TRIR to 1.5 by 2025
- Phase out fossil fuel-powered company cars by 2025
- Conduct SDD process in 100% of in-scope projects by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce TRIR to 0.6 by 2030
- Achieve carbon neutrality in own operations (scope 1 and 2) by 2030 without offsets
- Reduce scope 3 emissions intensity by 45% per MWh by 2030
- Achieve 55% total refurbished component utilisation by 2030
- Achieve 25% female leadership by 2025 and 30% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Produce zero-waste wind turbines by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationCircularitySocial sustainabilityResponsible business conductHuman rights