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.

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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

Sunny side up! The Tützpatz solar farm in north eastern Germany will co-exist with sustainable farming such as organic free-range egg production and could look like this AI generated image.

A place in the sun: Tützpatz combines solar and farming

In the north east corner of Germany, Vattenfall has started the construction of the country’s largest agrivoltaic project to date, Tützpatz. The design of the 79 MW project makes it possible...

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Merlin chick at Ray wind farm

Britain’s smallest bird of prey continues to thrive at Ray wind farm

With only 1000 pairs in the UK, the merlin is red listed in the country. One of the habitats where the bird has successfully bred is Vattenfall’s Ray wind farm in north-eastern England.

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Sonar image. Photo: Oscar Bos
Photo: Oscar Bos

New artificial reefs bring new life to Hollandse Kust Zuid

Nine artificial reefs were deployed during the construction of the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) offshore wind farm. Two years on, it’s time for a first stock-take.

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Peacock butterfly found during field studies of Vattenfall’s power line corridors.

250 kilometres of biodiversity hotspots

Energy transition, biodiversity and responsible use of land - to some people inherent contradictions, but in Vattenfall’s power line corridors they have been extensively reconciled. In 250 k...

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Accelerating ahead with hydrogen in the tank

Alongside battery drive, sustainable hydrogen is considered the major enabler when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from road traffic and other transport. Vattenfall is already ...

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Cara Delevingne, actress and climate advocate joins forces with Vattenfall to launch the first-ever “Industrial Emissions Face Mist”

Vattenfall and Cara Delevingne launch face mist with emissions from fossil-free hydrogen

British model, actress and climate advocate Cara Delevingne joins forces with Vattenfall to launch the first-ever “Industrial Emissions Face Mist”. The face mist is a way to highlight one of...

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