- Decreasing profitability of Veikkaus' own gaming venues due to changes in consumer behavior, digitalization, and identification requirements.
- Gambling industry criticism and debate in Europe and elsewhere.
- Transition to a partial multi-license system in 2026.
- Increased lottery tax.
Veikkaus Oy
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Veikkaus Oy disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 281 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.0K tCO2e/year (market-based) 1420 tCO2e/year (location-based); Scope 3: 42.4K tCO2e/year. 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
2.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Energy Use
8.7K MWh/year (electricity) 6679 MWh/year (heat)
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). | 281 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.0K tCO2e/year (market-based) 1420 tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 42.4K tCO2e/year |
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 | 2.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 14.3K tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduced by 0.9% (despite electricity consumption decrease of -27%), Scope 3 GHG emissions reduced by 9.5%
- Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved in October 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Full identification for all games (including scratchcards) by 2024.
- Further enhance safer gambling using data and AI in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030.
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible gamblingEmployee well-beingEnvironmental responsibilityClimate change mitigationEthical conduct