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Vaisala's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 10 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.  c | 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 Vaisala's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vaisala amounted to 2,312 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vaisala decreased by 22.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Vaisala's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vaisala's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vaisala were 545 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 35.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vaisala's Scope 1 emissions increased by 36.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Vaisala's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Vaisala reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,767 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Vaisala reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Vaisala's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vaisala's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 31.7% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Vaisala use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Vaisala reported 110,361 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 2024 disclosure of Vaisala includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Vaisala's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Vaisala reported total Scope 3 emissions of 110,361 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 55.27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.73% 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 15.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions increased by 45.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vaisala disclose?
In 2024, Vaisala reported emissions for 10 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 Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Vaisala's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 49,362 tCO₂e (44.73%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 27,306 tCO₂e (24.74%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 21,906 tCO₂e (19.85%)
Vaisala's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vaisala’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Vaisala reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 545 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 588 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.93 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 2024, Vaisala reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.02, 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 2024, Vaisala ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Vaisala is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Vaisala's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Vaisala reported a total carbon footprint of 112,673 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 42.89% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Vaisala's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.57%.a