We are determined to enable fossil freedom that drives society forward.

The purpose provides a clear direction for our strategy and operations, where sustainability considerations are fully integrated. Vattenfall’s strategy reflects the UN Sustainable Development goals and six of these goals have been identified as most relevant to the company and to which Vattenfall can provide the most meaningful global contribution.

Our journey to fossil freedom

At Vattenfall, our goal is to help society break free from its dependency on fossil fuels.

Sustainability report

Our sustainability report is part of the annual report.

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Our environmental responsibility

We have a responsibility for our environmental impacts. Environmental issues are managed as an integral part of our business.

Our social responsibility

We have a responsibility for our social impacts. We influence the supply chain and engage with stakeholders.

News and press releases

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Europe's first 'wind power-built' car park inaugurated

The new Niels Bohr car park in Lund was recently inaugurated, a building partly constructed from disused rotor blades from wind turbines. The building is the first of its kind in Europe and ...

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Vattenfall achieves the highest CDP score for leading efforts against climate change

Vattenfall has once again earned the highest possible rating, an A, in the non-profit organisation CDP’s latest climate change evaluation.

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Vattenfall and Cemvision sign new commercial agreement for near-zero-carbon cement

Vattenfall and Cemvision have signed a commercial agreement for the supply of near-zero-carbon cement to be used in energy infrastructure projects across Europe.

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We engage with our stakeholders to understand their concerns and expectations on us.

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The sustainability policy and governance measures are part of our management system.

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Sustainability ratings are an increasingly important consideration for investors.

See also

A worker looking at wind turbine components at Hollandse Kust Zuid

Vattenfall has formulated a strategy to reach our goal of fossil freedom.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.

Frog's-eye view of a chimney stack at Idbäcksverket combined heat and power plant.

Vattenfall is investing in a greater share of renewable generation.