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 journey to fossil freedom

Vattenfall’s goal is net zero by 2040 for our own operations, our suppliers and our customers. We call this our CO2 roadmap.

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

Tiny House – compact living in an old wind turbine nacelle. Photo: Jorrit Lousberg

Innovative projects for a more circular business

A tiny house made from wind turbines, a car park with walls made from cut rotor blades, and a 'watchful eye' that facilitates plastic recycling. These are all examples of initiatives within ...

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Endre Hals, founder of Evi Ski, standing next to a pair of skis made with parts from a wind turbine

Making skis from old wind turbine blades

In a wooden barn atop a mountain in Lønset, one of Norway’s largest alpine areas, Endre Hals holds a handful of black carbon fibre strands. For 25 years, this kind of fibres were crucial to ...

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A skier holding a pair of skis made with parts from a wind turbine

This is how a wind farm became part of a ski

Five years ago, Vattenfall was planning the dismantling of one of its first major wind farms. At the same time, Vattenfall decided to rule out sending the materials to landfill. In the searc...

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