{"id":60565,"date":"2021-10-28T14:58:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T18:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carilec.org\/?p=60565"},"modified":"2021-10-28T14:58:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T18:58:43","slug":"wartsila-commits-to-carbon-neutrality-by-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/wartsila-commits-to-carbon-neutrality-by-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 commits to carbon neutrality by 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"newsAuthor\" class=\"author\">W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Corporation, Press release, 26 October 2021 at 8:20 AM E. Europe Standard Time<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carilec.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/9457179362e18964_800x800ar-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carilec.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/9457179362e18964_800x800ar-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carilec.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/9457179362e18964_800x800ar-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carilec.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/9457179362e18964_800x800ar-600x350.jpg 600w, https:\/\/carilec.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/9457179362e18964_800x800ar.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The technology group Wartsila announces its \u201cSet for 30\u201d commitment to achieving ambitious climate targets. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s goal is by 2030:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To become carbon neutral in its own operations, and<\/li>\n<li>To provide a product portfolio which will be ready for zero carbon fuels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s carbon neutrality target covers direct greenhouse gas emissions from the company\u2019s own operations, including the Research &amp; Development and factory engine testing areas (scope 1*), as well as purchased energy (scope 2**).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">H\u00e5kan Agnevall, President and CEO of W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4, comments: \u201cThese new ambitious \u201cSet for 30\u201d climate targets demonstrate our commitment to our purpose of enabling sustainable societies. Our aim is to support our customers on their decarbonisation journey,\u00a0thereby shaping a sustainable future for the marine and energy sectors. Our products, solutions and services will meet stringent environmental requirements, and the fuel flexibility of our engines powering these sectors is key for enabling the transformation. In parallel we also need to do our part as an organisation and minimise our own environmental footprint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s decarbonisation roadmap is based on a company-initiated analysis to identify the key measures for reaching the carbon neutrality target. The toolbox includes measures such as energy savings, green electricity purchases, switching fuels, the use of more efficient technologies, and the use of offsets for emissions hard to abate. A detailed implementation plan and timeline is currently being worked on.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has systematically been focusing on energy savings and reducing its emissions. Becoming carbon neutral requires a holistic approach:\u00a0\u201cSetting a carbon neutrality target is a necessary milestone for any company. We, as an organisation, are ready for this challenge and understand that these targets represent the first phase of our decarbonisation journey,\u201d says Kari Hietanen, Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Legal Affairs at W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A product portfolio which is ready for zero carbon fuels by 2030<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second key climate target relates to W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s product portfolio and its readiness for zero carbon fuels by 2030. The\u00a0energy and marine sectors still rely on the use of fossil fuels. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s current portfolio already enables its customers to switch to carbon neutral fuels, such as biofuels or synthetic methane. The transition from fossil fuels to carbon neutral or carbon free fuels will happen gradually. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 enables this transition by providing technologies that allow its customers to use more sustainable fuels once these become available.<\/p>\n<p>In July 2021,\u00a0W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 launched a major\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/media\/news\/14-07-2021-wartsila-launches-major-test-programme-towards-carbon-free-solutions-with-hydrogen-and-ammonia-2953362\">test programme towards carbon-free solutions<\/a>\u00a0with hydrogen and ammonia fuels. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s\u00a0fuel agnostic approach enables the company to support\u00a0the energy and marine sectors in shaping sustainable and efficient future fuel strategies in several cost-optimal steps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has invested a lot in R&amp;D and has made a long-term effort in product development focusing on fuel flexibility, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction. This is a natural step in our aim to shape the decarbonisation of marine and energy,\u201d says H\u00e5kan Agnevall.<\/p>\n<p>In the beginning of 2021, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 updated its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/sustainability\/our-approach\/sustainability-targets\">sustainability targets<\/a>\u00a0which, in addition to carbon neutrality, focus on two long-term themes:\u00a0<em>enhancing safety, diversity and wellbeing,<\/em>\u00a0as well as\u00a0<em>being an active and responsible member of society<\/em>. The carbon neutrality targets are now updated with the commitments announced today.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s sustainability here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/sustainability\">https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/sustainability<\/a><\/p>\n<p>* Scope\u00a01 includes direct GHG emissions that occur from W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s own operations: e.g. engine tests, own vehicles and energy generation.<br \/>\n** Scope 2 includes indirect GHG emissions\u00a0from electricity, heat or cooling generation purchased from utilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Image caption:\u00a0W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 announces its \u201cSet for 30\u201d commitment to achieving ambitious climate targets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For further information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr Atte Palom\u00e4ki<br \/>\nExecutive Vice President<br \/>\nCommunications, Branding &amp; Marketing<br \/>\nTel. +358 10 709 5599<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:media@wartsila.com\">media@wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ms Sari Luhanka<br \/>\nManager, Global Media Relations<br \/>\nCommunications &amp; Branding<br \/>\nTel. +358 10 709 5774<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:sari.luhanka@wartsila.com\">sari.luhanka@wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 in brief<\/strong><br \/>\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2020, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/home\">www.wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Corporation, Press release, 26 October 2021 at 8:20 AM E. 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