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Fortum's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Fortum completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Fortum has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Fortum's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fortum amounted to 937,200 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fortum decreased by 32.95%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Fortum's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fortum's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Fortum were 757,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Fortum reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Fortum's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 96.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Fortum's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 43.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Fortum's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Fortum reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 130,600 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 179,400 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Fortum reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Fortum's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 33.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Fortum's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 284.2% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Fortum use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Fortum reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Fortum's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Fortum's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Fortum reported 11,202,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Fortum includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Fortum's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fortum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Fortum reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,202,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 87.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.53% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Fortum reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Fortum's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 92.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Fortum's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Fortum's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Fortum disclose?
In 2025, Fortum reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Fortum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Fortum's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 9,265,100 tCO₂e (82.7%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,395,800 tCO₂e (12.46%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 233,900 tCO₂e (2.09%)
Fortum's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Fortum’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Fortum reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 757,800 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,865 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 129.2 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Fortum's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Fortum's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Fortum reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 129.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.98, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Fortum rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Fortum ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Fortum is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Fortum's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Fortum reported a total carbon footprint of 12,139,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.84% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Fortum's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.24%.a