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Committing to carbon neutrality by 2030 test programme towards carbon-free
In July 2021, Wärtsilä launched a major

solutions with hydrogen and ammonia
he technology group Wärtsilä announces its “Set for 30” commitment to achieving fuels. Its fuel agnostic approach enables
ambitious climate targets. The company’s goal by 2030 is to become carbon neutral the company to support the energy and
Tin its own operations, and to provide a product portfolio which will be ready for zero marine sectors in shaping sustainable and
carbon fuels. efficient future fuel strategies in several
Its carbon neutrality target covers direct greenhouse gas emissions from the company’s cost-optimal steps.
own operations, including the Research & Development and factory engine testing areas “Wärtsilä has invested a lot in R&D and
(scope 1*), as well as purchased energy (scope 2**). has made a long-term effort in product
Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO of Wärtsilä, comments: “These new ambitious “Set development focusing on fuel flexibility,
for 30” climate targets demonstrate our commitment to our purpose of enabling sustainable energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
societies. Our aim is to support our customers on their decarbonisation journey, thereby This is a natural step in our aim to shape
shaping a sustainable future for the marine and energy sectors. Our products, solutions and the decarbonisation of marine and energy,”
services will meet stringent environmental requirements, and the fuel flexibility of our engines says Håkan Agnevall.
powering these sectors is key for enabling the transformation. In parallel we also need to do In the beginning of 2021, Wärtsilä
our part as an organisation and minimise our own environmental footprint.” updated its sustainability targets which,
The company’s decarbonisation roadmap is based on a company-initiated analysis to in addition to carbon neutrality, focus on
identify the key measures for reaching the carbon neutrality target. The toolbox includes two long-term themes: enhancing safety,
measures such as energy savings, green electricity purchases, switching fuels, the use of diversity and wellbeing, as well as being an
more efficient technologies, and the use of offsets for emissions hard to abate. A detailed active and responsible member of society.
implementation plan and timeline is currently being worked on. The carbon neutrality targets are now
For decades, the company has systematically been focusing on energy savings and updated with the commitments announced.
reducing its emissions. Becoming carbon neutral requires a holistic approach: “Setting a
carbon neutrality target is a necessary milestone for any company. We, as an organisation, Notes
are ready for this challenge and understand that these targets represent the first phase of our * Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions
decarbonisation journey,” says Kari Hietanen, Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations that occur from Wärtsilä’s own operations
and Legal Affairs at Wärtsilä. including engine tests, own vehicles and
energy generation.
A product portfolio which is ready for zero carbon fuels by 2030 ** Scope 2 includes indirect GHG emissions
The second key climate target relates to Wärtsilä’s product portfolio and its readiness for from electricity, heat or cooling generation
zero carbon fuels by 2030. The energy and marine sectors still rely on the use of fossil fuels. purchased from utilities.
Its 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 Contact Sari Luhanka, Wärtsilä,
fuels will happen gradually. The company enables this transition by providing technologies that sari.luhanka@wartsila.com,
allow its customers to use more sustainable fuels once these become available. www.wartsila.com

Wärtsilä announces its “Set for 30” commitment to achieving ambitious climate targets.

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