Our environmental responsibility

To meet the unprecedented challenges we are facing, acceleration is needed. At Vattenfall we are ready to do our part.   

Good environmental performance is fundamental for the success of our business and environmental aspects are managed as an integrated part of our business.

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, with a focus on climate, biodiversity and the application of circular economy principles. We believe that continuous improvement of environmental performance is a prerequisite for sound business development, and environmental considerations are part of our daily operations.

Environmental policy

Our environmental policy is valid throughout the entire Vattenfall Group and provides the basis for the environmental management system.

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Environmental governance

Effective governance structures and management systems are essential to ensure that environmental policies and practices are implemented consistently and effectively.

To steer how we work to meet our policy commitments, we have developed an internal environmental action plan, which is used to track progress against targets and key activities.

Principles and minimum requirements for climate, biodiversity and circularity are also outlined in our environmental management system. Almost 100 % of our energy production sites also have certified environmental management systems, which is important for ensuring legal compliance and continuous improvement.

Biodiversity

We are committed to protecting and enhancing biodiversity across our operations.

Circularity

Circularity is essential to securing future resource needs, reducing costs, and achieving our sustainability targets.

News and press releases

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Climate-smart material choices reduce emissions in electricity production

The climate impact of the energy sector is not just about how electricity is produced, but also about the materials used to build new facilities. This is why Vattenfall is working to introdu...

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Vattenfall’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2025: Stay the course in a complex world

The transition to a fossil-free society is more important than ever. Therefore, Vattenfall continues to accelerate its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while at the same time repo...

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A large bright‑orange liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker floats on deep blue water in front of a backdrop of tall, snow‑covered mountains under a clear blue sky.

More renewables, less gas: how Europe’s energy system has changed since the war in Ukraine

Replacing Russian gas and accelerating fossil free energy are top priorities in the European Union. Four years after Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, the transition is clearly under ...

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See also

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

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We are driving the transition towards a fossil-free energy system.