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Fortum's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Fortum's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofFortum amounted to1,397,735metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fortumdecreased by 17.44%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Fortum's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fortum's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Fortum were 1,351,041 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Fortum reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Fortum's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 93.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Fortum's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Fortum's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Fortum reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,470 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 46,694 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Fortum reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Fortum's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 50.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Fortum's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 18.61% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Fortum use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Fortum reported 11,494,566 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Fortum includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 13 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Fortum's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fortum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Fortum reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,494,566 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 30.77%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 69.23%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Fortum reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Fortum's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 89.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fortum's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Fortum's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Fortum disclose?
In 2024, Fortum reported emissions for 11 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 2024, the largest contributors to Fortum's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,266,451 tCOâ‚‚e(69.22%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 280,798 tCOâ‚‚e(15.35%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 167,311 tCOâ‚‚e(9.14%)
Fortum's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Fortum’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Fortum reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,351,041 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 6,036 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 223.85 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Fortum reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 223.85 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 73.84, 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 2024, Fortum ranked 17 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Fortum reported a total carbon footprint of 12,892,301 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.94% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Fortum's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.48%.a