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ESRS disclosure: ESRS E1 \ DR E1-4 \ Paragraph AR 30 c; ESRS E1
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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 account of the decarbonisation levers identified and the key actions planned within your transition plan for climate change mitigation. This should include references to your GHG emission reduction targets and climate change mitigation actions, as specified in Disclosure Requirements E1-4 and E1-3. Additionally, elucidate any changes anticipated in your product and service portfolio, as well as the adoption of new technologies within your operations or across the upstream and/or downstream value chain.
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Question Id: E1-1_03
Ørsted's transition plan includes key decarbonisation levers and identifies strategic actions that have driven the transformation of the business model towards renewable energy. The plan supports broader policy priorities, including the European Union’s 2050 climate neutrality goals. Ørsted targets reductions in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. In 2024, they closed Esbjerg Power Station, their last coal-fired CHP plant, advancing decarbonisation efforts. They aim for a 93% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2025 and progress towards a 96% reduction by 2030. The interim scope 1-3 GHG emissions intensity target outlines a reduction trajectory of ~77% by 2030. Ørsted is also focusing on renewable energy capacity growth and the phase-out of coal, with a target to meet their 2025 target of a 99% share of energy generation coming from renewables.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Provide a detailed account of your organization's significant operational and capital expenditures necessary for the execution of your climate change mitigation transition plan, as outlined in Disclosure Requirement E1-1. This should include an explanation and quantification of investments and funding, referencing the key performance indicators of taxonomy-aligned capital expenditures, and, where applicable, the capital expenditure plans disclosed in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178.
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Question Id: E1-1_04
In 2024, 99% of Ørsted’s capital expenditures (CAPEX) have been allocated to activities classified as sustainable. These expenditures include DKK 37,867 million for the deployment of offshore and onshore wind capacity, DKK 6,097 million for the deployment of solar PV and energy storage technologies, and DKK 2,836 million for hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and bioenergy activities.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Provide a detailed explanation and quantification of your company's investments and funding allocated to the implementation of its transition plan for climate change mitigation. This should reference the climate change mitigation actions as required by Disclosure Requirement E1-3. Include key performance indicators of taxonomy-aligned CapEx and, where relevant, the CapEx plans disclosed in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178.
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Question Id: E1-1_05
In 2024, 99% of Ørsted’s capital expenditures (CAPEX) have been allocated to activities classified as sustainable. These expenditures include DKK 37,867 million for the deployment of offshore and onshore wind capacity, DKK 6,097 million for the deployment of solar PV and energy storage technologies, and DKK 2,836 million for hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and bioenergy activities.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 20%
- Provide a detailed explanation and quantification of your company's investments and funding allocated to support the implementation of its transition plan for climate change mitigation. This should reference the climate change mitigation actions as outlined in Disclosure Requirement E1-3. Include key performance indicators of taxonomy-aligned CapEx and, where applicable, the CapEx plans disclosed in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178.
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Question Id: E1-1_06
In 2024, 99% of Ørsted’s capital expenditures (CAPEX) have been allocated to activities classified as sustainable. These expenditures include DKK 37,867 million for the deployment of offshore and onshore wind capacity, DKK 6,097 million for the deployment of solar PV and energy storage technologies, and DKK 2,836 million for hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and bioenergy activities.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 10%
- Provide a qualitative assessment of the potential locked-in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from your company's key assets and products. Explain whether and how these emissions could jeopardize the achievement of your GHG emission reduction targets and contribute to transition risk. Additionally, if applicable, describe your company's plans to manage its GHG-intensive and energy-intensive assets and products.
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Question Id: E1-1_07
We recognise the importance of tackling the impacts of our legacy business, as locked-in emissions pose a significant transition challenge if left unaddressed. To guide progress toward our net-zero goals, we have set an absolute emissions reduction target for scope 3 emissions from gas sales, aiming to reduce emissions by ~67% by 2030 (baseline 2018) and by ~90% by 2040. To mitigate potential risks associated with locked-in emissions, we focus on measurable performance and avoiding additional locked-in emissions by not entering into new gas sourcing agreements that would contribute to additional locked-in emissions.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Provide a detailed explanation of any objectives or plans related to capital expenditures (CapEx), capital expenditure plans (CapEx plans), and operational expenditures (OpEx) that your undertaking has formulated to align its economic activities, including revenues, CapEx, and OpEx, with the criteria set forth in Commission Delegated Regulation 2021/2139, as required under Disclosure Requirement E1-1 concerning the transition plan for climate change mitigation.
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Question Id: E1-1_08
Capital alignment with climate goals: Since the entry into force of the EU Climate Delegated Act, 99% of Ørsted’s capital expenditures (CAPEX) have been allocated to activities classified as sustainable. For 2024, these expenditures include DKK 37,867 million for the deployment of offshore and onshore wind capacity, DKK 6,097 million for the deployment of solar PV and energy storage technologies, and DKK 2,836 million for hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and bioenergy activities.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Is the undertaking excluded from the EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks as part of the Disclosure Requirement E1-1 concerning the transition plan for climate change mitigation?
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Question Id: E1-1_12
As of 31 December 2024, we are not excluded from Paris-aligned Benchmark (PAB), providing further evidence for the successful transition away from fossil fuels.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 90%
- Provide a detailed explanation of how the transition plan for climate change mitigation is integrated into and aligned with your company's overall business strategy and financial planning.
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Question Id: E1-1_13
Our approach to resilience analysis consists of two main components: assessing and managing transition risks and opportunities, and conducting physical climate risk assessments. Transition risks stem from a shift to a low-carbon economy and encompass factors such as new regulations, technological innovation, changing market dynamics, and shifting consumer preferences. We have effectively mitigated these risks by transforming our business model from fossil fuels to renewable energy, aligning our operations with a 1.5 °C climate trajectory. This proactive shift has positioned us well to capitalise on the increasing demand for renewable energy deployment.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 65%
- Has the transition plan for climate change mitigation been approved by the administrative, management, and supervisory bodies?
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Question Id: E1-1_14
Governance and oversight of the transition plan: Matters related to the transition plan are addressed within our sustainability governance framework. The elements of our transition plan are fully disclosed in our annual report, which is presented to shareholders for approval at the annual general meeting (AGM), providing them with an opportunity to offer feedback.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%