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.

Sustainability report

Our sustainability report is part of the annual report.

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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.

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News and press releases

Near zero-cement market possible

Vattenfall and Cemvision collaborate to develop a market for near-zero emission cement, a logic next step since the agreement (LOI) for the development and future supply of the cement, was l...

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Annika Ramsköld, Head of Sustainability, outside COP29 in Baku

COP29: “Business voices are driving change”

“Businesses are not only on board – they are key drivers in setting the course toward a fossil-free futures.” Vattenfall’s Head of Sustainability Annika Ramsköld...

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Annika Ramsköld, Vattenfall’s Head of Sustainability

Vattenfall at COP29: “We are here to help keep up the pace of the transition”

The UN’s climate conference COP29 is about to start and will this time be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Annika Ramsköld, Vattenfall’s Head of Sustainability, is there to represent Vattenfall.

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Related content

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

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.