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.

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News and press releases

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. The rounded white storage domes on the ship stand out against the icy landscape.

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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Renewable resilience for the European energy system

In a new report Eurelectric is looking for ways to make the European energy system more resilient in uncertain times. Renewables are part of the solution.

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Vattenfall highlighted as a driving force in new sustainability analysis

A new sustainability report highlights Vattenfall as a leading example in building consumer confidence around climate change. The analysis shows that trust in Vattenfall is growing faster th...

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