- Fluctuations in electricity production due to increasing renewable energy sources
- Longer lead times for critical power plant components
- Geopolitical factors affecting fuel availability
Pohjolan Voima Oyj
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Pohjolan Voima Oyj disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 250.8K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 213.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 37.4K 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
250.8K tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
2.3B m3
2023
Waste
19.0K tons
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). | 213.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 37.4K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 99% of electricity production was carbon neutral
- 90% of heat production was carbon neutral
- Reduced peat use by 81% from 2019 levels
- Construction of a flue gas condenser plant at Porin Prosessivoima to reduce fuel demand and emissions (completion by end of 2024)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 99% carbon-neutral electricity production by 2025
- 85% carbon-neutral heat production by 2025
- Reduce peat use by 80% from 2019 levels by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Explore Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for climate targets from 2026 onwards
🔭 Long-term
- Net positive impact on biodiversity
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon neutralityBiodiversitySecurity of supplyResource-efficient asset managementStakeholder cooperation