The technology group Wärtsilä announced its new “Set for 30” commitment in order to achieve ambitious climate targets.
Namely, the company’s goal is to become carbon neutral in its own operations, and provide a product portfolio which will be ready for zero carbon fuels, by 2030.
Wärtsilä’s carbon neutrality target covers direct greenhouse gas emissions from the company’s own operations, including the Research & Development and factory engine testing areas, as well as purchased energy.
These new ambitious “Set for 30” climate targets demonstrate our commitment to our purpose of enabling sustainable societies. Our aim is to support our customers on their decarbonisation journey, thereby shaping a sustainable future for the marine and energy sectors.
…Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO of Wärtsilä, comments.
Wärtsilä’s decarbonisation roadmap is based on a company-initiated analysis to identify the key measures for reaching the carbon neutrality target.
The toolbox includes measures such as energy savings, green electricity purchases, switching fuels, the use of more efficient technologies, and the use of offsets for emissions hard to abate. A detailed implementation plan and timeline is currently being worked on.
For decades, Wärtsilä has systematically been focusing on energy savings and reducing its emissions. Becoming carbon neutral requires a holistic approach: “Setting a carbon neutrality target is a necessary milestone for any company. We, as an organisation, are ready for this challenge and understand that these targets represent the first phase of our decarbonisation journey,” says Kari Hietanen, Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Legal Affairs at Wärtsilä.
