We're all trapped in a system that's addicted to fossil fuels. At Vattenfall we're helping society break free from this dependency. We're committed to building a future where everyone can choose fossil free ways to move, make and live. We call it fossil freedom.

CO2 emissions intensity


The graph shows the evolution of Vattenfall's own emissions intensity over time, as well as our commitment to reduce emissions in the future. As a result of the divestment of the Berlin heat business, the values based on the reference year 2017 are currently being updated. 

CO2 roadmap

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. A great deal of effort is put into limiting the global warming further to 1.5 degrees.

Meeting this goal means greenhouse gas emissions need to be roughly halved by 2030 and to achieve net zero by the second half of the century.*

Our road to fossil freedom

Wind turbine at offshore wind farm

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News and press releases

Climate change – can we overcome the bad news problem? Brussels Summit 2024. Tuesday 24th September - Online

Climate change – can we overcome the bad news problem?

An interactive event hosted in Brussels on 24 September will shine a light on attitudes towards news reporting and stakeholder communication about climate change. Bringing together leading f...

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Workers at a wind turbine foundation in Bruzaholm

Sustainable procurement slashes carbon footprint from wind farm construction

Sustainable procurement brought carbon footprint from construction down to a minimum in Swedish Bruzaholm wind farm. Meet us at the WindEnergy fair in Hamburg to learn more!

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Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson, expert climate and environmental journalist
Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson

Hope in the Face of Climate Change: The Role of Indigenous Knowledge and Community Resilience

In a world increasingly threatened by climate change, finding hope can be challenging. Yet, there are signs of optimism driven by resilient communities and the integration of indigenous know...

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Careers

Interested in a career at Vattenfall? We believe the key to success is our people. Our belief in each other's ability is the essence of our work culture.

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See also

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We have decided to make the biggest leap yet to reduce the impact of climate change.

Interior view of Vattenfall headquarters

Our latest annual and sustainability report, interim reports and other presentations.

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We have a responsibility for our environmental and social impacts.