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Vaisala's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Vaisala 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).
Vaisala has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Vaisala's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vaisala amounted to 2,985 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vaisala increased by 2.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Vaisala's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vaisala's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vaisala were 398 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Vaisala reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Vaisala's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vaisala's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Vaisala's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Vaisala reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 80 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,587 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Vaisala reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vaisala's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vaisala 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Vaisala use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Vaisala reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Vaisala's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Vaisala's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Vaisala reported 75,868 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 2023 disclosure of Vaisala includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Vaisala's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Vaisala reported total Scope 3 emissions of 75,868 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 57.85% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 42.15% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Vaisala reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vaisala 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vaisala disclose?
In 2023, Vaisala reported emissions for 7 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 Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 31,561.088 tCO₂e (41.64%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 22,229.324 tCO₂e (29.33%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 10,773.256 tCO₂e (14.21%)
Vaisala's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vaisala’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Vaisala reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 398 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 598 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Vaisala's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Vaisala's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Vaisala reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.03 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Vaisala rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Vaisala ranked 3 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Vaisala among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Vaisala's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Vaisala reported a total carbon footprint of 78,853 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.56% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Vaisala's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.21% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.28%. a