- Supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and increased energy prices
- High energy prices impacting customers' ability to pay bills
- Long lead times for grid expansion
- Intensified competition in the renewable energy sector
- Regulatory instability
- Need to automate processes to handle intermittent renewable energy production and flexible demand
- Securing necessary skills and expertise for the energy transition
- Managing climate-related risks
- Ensuring a just transition
- Managing risks related to human rights in the supply chain
Vattenfall AB (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Vattenfall AB (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.5 million tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 3: 13.7 Mt CO2e since 2017. 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
9.5 million tonnes CO2e
2022
Water Usage
711 million m3
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 13.7 Mt CO2e since 2017 |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1+2 emissions by 25% compared to 2021
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 7% compared to 2021
- Reduced water intensity by 51% compared to 2018
- Generated 7% less waste compared to 2021
- Reduced CO2 emissions from own operations by 51% compared to 2017
- Achieved first place in the Ecogain Biodiversity Index among the 300 largest companies in Europe
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce emissions from suppliers
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2040
- Reduce emissions from own operations by 77% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions from sold goods by 33% by 2030
- Increase renewable energy capacity
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Fossil-free energyClimate changeAffordable energyEnergy storageGrid infrastructureHealth and safetySustainable supply chainPartnerships for emissions reductionNuclear powerBusiness ethicsInnovationResource use and circularityBiodiversityWaterEmployee engagementCommunity engagementOther emissions (non-greenhouse gases)Diversity, inclusion, and equalityData privacy