Oersted A/S
Oersted's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Oersted 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).
Oersted has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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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.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Oersted's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oersted amounted to 237,832 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 Oersted decreased by 69.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Oersted's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oersted's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Oersted were 184,732 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Oersted reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Oersted's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 90.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Oersted's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 74.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Oersted's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Oersted reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 736 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 53,100 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Oersted reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Oersted's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 52.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Oersted's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Oersted's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Oersted use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Oersted reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Oersted's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Oersted's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Oersted reported 8,812,092 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 Oersted includes a breakdown across 9 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
Oersted's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oersted's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Oersted reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,812,092 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 33.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 66.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Oersted reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Oersted's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 65.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Oersted's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Oersted disclose?
In 2025, Oersted reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Oersted's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Oersted's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 5,888,911 tCO₂e (66.83%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,206,785 tCO₂e (13.69%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,194,188 tCO₂e (13.55%)
Oersted's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Oersted’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Oersted reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 184,732 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,012 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Oersted's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Oersted's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Oersted reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 152.34, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Oersted rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Oersted ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Oersted is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Oersted's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Oersted reported a total carbon footprint of 9,049,924 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.39% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Oersted's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.04%.a