Vaisala’s emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative
04 Abril 2024 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
Vaisala’s emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based
Targets initiative
Vaisala
Press release
April 4, 2024
Vaisala’s emission reduction targets approved by the
Science Based Targets initiative
Vaisala’s journey of increasing climate action and reducing
emissions continues as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
has approved Vaisala’s near-term science-based emission reduction
targets.
According to the targets, Vaisala commits to more than halve its
direct greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1) and purchased-energy
emissions (scope 2) from 2021 level by 2030. Moreover, Vaisala
commits to more than halve its other indirect emissions (scope 3)
in relation to gross profit within the same timeframe.
“Climate change calls for actions from all of us. At Vaisala, we
provide instruments and intelligence for climate action, enabling
our customers to improve their resource efficiency, drive renewable
energy transition, and enhance health, safety, and well-being. At
the same time, we are committed to consistently decrease the carbon
footprint of our own business. With the science-based targets, we
have a clear, concrete, and measurable path for this,” says
Anne Jalkala, Vaisala’s Chief Sustainability and
Strategy Officer.
Vaisala’s approved near-term science-based targets
are:
Vaisala commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
52% by 2030 from a 2021 base year*. Vaisala also commits to reduce
scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream
transportation, and distribution, business travel, employee
commuting and use of sold products 52% per million EUR value added
within the same timeframe.
*The target boundary includes land-related emissions and
removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
“Scope 3 emissions make up over 99 % of Vaisala’s total
emissions. There, use of sold products, purchased goods and
services, and logistics play the biggest roles. Therefore, we focus
especially on these categories in our emission reduction actions,”
Jalkala continues.
Taking every measure for the planet
Climate action is also at the core of Vaisala’s new company
purpose, Taking every measure for the planet. With the new purpose,
Vaisala aims to take an even more active role in fighting the
climate change and enabling impactful climate action.
What is the Science Based Targets initiative
(SBTi)?
The SBTi is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global
Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund
for Nature (WWF). It provides companies with a clearly-defined path
to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals –
limiting global warming to well-below 2°C above pre-industrial
levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
More information for the media:
Niina Ala-Luopa, Head of Communications
+358 400 728 957
comms@vaisala.com
Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and
intelligence for climate action. We equip our customers with
devices and data to improve resource efficiency, drive energy
transition, and care for the safety and well-being of people and
societies worldwide. With almost 90 years of innovation and
expertise, we employ a team of over 2,300 experts committed to
taking every measure for the planet. Vaisala series A shares are
listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.
www.vaisala.com
- Anne Jalkala, Vaisala’s Chief Sustainability and Strategy
Officer
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