Orsted
ESRS disclosure: ESRS E1 \ DR E1-1 \ Paragraph 16 a
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- Provide an explanation of how your company's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets align with the objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, as stipulated by the Paris Agreement, in accordance with Disclosure Requirement E1-1 regarding the transition plan for climate change mitigation.
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Question Id: E1-1_02
Ørsted's transition plan outlines the company's overall pathway to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, aligned with the 1.5 °C goal of the Paris Agreement. The plan is substantiated by science-based targets, includes key decarbonisation levers, and identifies strategic actions that have driven the transformation of our business model towards renewable energy and will continue to shape our ongoing transition.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Provide a detailed explanation of how your organization ensures the consistency of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets with the established GHG inventory boundaries. This should include a disclosure of targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions, whether reported separately or combined. If targets are combined, specify which GHG emission scopes are covered, the proportion related to each scope, and the specific GHGs included. Confirm that these targets are gross targets, excluding GHG removals, carbon credits, or avoided emissions as methods to achieve the reduction targets, in accordance with Disclosure Requirement E1-6.
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Question Id: E1-4_18
In 2021, the organization set a science-based net-zero target covering scope 1-3 emissions by 2040. The SBTi validated the interim 2030 targets, classifying them as aligned with a 1.5 °C trajectory. The targets outline a clear pathway to reducing emissions across the value chain, including a cap on emissions from natural gas sales. The organization is committed to leading the energy transition towards a net-zero future.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%