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

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Vattenfall's Annual and Sustainability Report 2023: Continued work for fossil freedom

Vattenfall’s Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023 contains a special focus on offshore wind and new nuclear power – necessary factors for the energy transition as well as Vattenfall's c...

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Protester holding a sign saying "Just Transition. Decarbonisation." at the Melbourne Global climate strike on 20 September, 2019.
Takver from Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A just and fair energy transition – or no transition at all?

In Europe’s shift towards fossil-free energy, justice and fairness take centre stage. A looming backlash is seen in protests against climate policies, and a surge in politicians opposing the...

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Vattenfall gets international supply chain award – again

Vattenfall has once again received the Supplier Engagement Leader award from global organisation CDP.

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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

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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.

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Vattenfall is investing in a greater share of renewable generation.