Sustainability

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 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.

Annual and sustainability report

Read more on Vattenfall's renewable energy production and sustainable energy solutions.

Two people in front of wind turbine components for the wind park Hollandse Kust Zuid

UN sustainable development goals

Our strategy reflects the UN Sustainable Development goals. Six of these goals have been identified as most relevant to the company.

Aerial view of the Slussen construction site

News and press releases

COP28 logo. Image Credit: WAM
Image Credit: WAM

Vattenfall in Dubai for COP28

COP28, the 28th UN Climate Conference, started on 30 November and runs to 12 December. Vattenfall’s Head of Sustainability, Annika Ramsköld, will be present for a week in the United Arab Emi...

Read the full article
Leá Rouquette, PhD student. Photo by Anna Lena Lundqvist
Photo by Anna Lena Lundqvist

Reuse or recycle batteries? Why researchers disagree

More and more batteries will be needed in the future. This also means that more batteries will have to be recycled or reused. But which method is the most effective and sustainable? Well, as...

Read the full article
FossilEye plastic tracker system. Photo by Tekniska Verken
Tekniska Verken

Watching eye encourages plastics recycling

Plastic in waste streams used for energy recovery is an unnecessary source of fossil carbon dioxide emissions. Three Swedish cities are now testing a new digital camera technology with the g...

Read the full article
Feets in shower. Photo by AdobeStock
AdobeStock

How using sewage for your shower helps the climate

We literally flush a huge part of produced energy right down the drain. But the hot sewage from you and your neighbours can be used to heat your shower water again - whilst also helping to a...

Read the full article
Johanna Lindgren

House of the midnight sun – energy efficiency north of the Arctic Circle

The rugged mining community of Kiruna is one of Sweden’s northernmost cities. In winter, temperatures drop below -30 degrees Celsius. Despite the extreme cold, buildings here are more energy...

Read the full article
Woman checking oven heat

Yes, AI will improve energy efficiency – “Essentially all buildings can benefit from this technology“

AI has enormous potential to reduce energy consumption across society. Already, AI technology has reduced energy consumption in buildings by 20 percent and halved electricity usage for mobil...

Read the full article

Related content

Employees in protective clothing looking up

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

Laptop and paper on a desk

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

Technician in safety clothing climbing on a wind turbine rotor blade

Sustainability ratings are an increasingly important consideration for investors.

See also

Children on a mountain near Stockholm

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

Girl with green jumper looking into the camera

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

View upwards to a chimney

Vattenfall is investing in a greater share of renewable generation.