- Increased total greenhouse gas emissions (16% increase from previous year, mainly due to increased travel and new emission categories)
- Uneven workload distribution among employees
- Decreased number of scientific articles published compared to the previous year
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 24.0K tCO2e (estimated). 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
24.0K tCO2e (estimated)
2023
Energy Use
40 GWh (electricity and heat)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.0K tCO2e (estimated) |
| 2022 | 2.0K corrected: 18000 tCO2e/year (Scope 1-3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Switched to green district heating at Jyväskylä and Bioruukki sites
- Decreased Scope 2 emissions by 22%
- Switched to fossil-free electricity with a certificate of origin
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by 2030 (target to be defined in line with SBTi)
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResource wisdomSecurity of supplyGreen transitionBiodiversityCircular economyOccupational safetyDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Research ethics