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.

Vattenfall employee in front of solar panels

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

Construction of a wind farm using cement foundations. Photo: Marcus Bäckström

Vattenfall and Cemvision in new cooperation to supply near-zero emission cement

Vattenfall and Cemvision have entered an agreement (LOI) for the development and future supply of near-zero emission cement. The new cement has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissio...

Read the full article
A person hugging a tree

Eco-anxiety – and how to make it go away

Eco-anxiety, a condition many experience in response to a barrage of bad news about climate change and the environment, seems to impact young people the most. Fortunately, there is a cure.

Read the full article

Vattenfall receives Platinum for its sustainability performance again

For the fourth time, Vattenfall’s sustainability performance receives Platinum, the highest rating from EcoVadis, one of the largest and most trusted providers of sustainability assessments.

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.