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.

Transition risks and opportunities are integral to the business cases for our investments in new assets, technologies, and activities. We actively monitor market developments and regularly update our business cases to ensure alignment of mitigation actions with evolving conditions, maintaining a focus on delivering value to our investors.

In particular, we recognise the potential for political shifts in the US to impact the prioritisation of renewable energy policies. To address this risk, we maintain continuous monitoring of political developments and regulatory frameworks, adapting our strategies to align with changing circumstances. By closely engaging with stakeholders and leveraging our diversified portfolio and global operations, we aim to ensure resilience and flexibility in responding to such transitions. This proactive approach allows us to remain well-positioned in the face of evolving political landscapes.

Physical climate risks are assessed through design safeguards and business case impacts. The design safeguard evaluation ensures the structural integrity and resilience of assets against climate hazards using region-specific data. Our analysis focuses on offshore, onshore, and bioenergy assets that have reached final investment decision, representing critical components of our portfolio.

The business case impact assessment is conducted at a high-resolution, asset-by-asset level under the SSP5-8.5 worst-case scenario. This conservative approach ensures resilience measures address severe climate risks and protect long-term operational and financial stability. The scope includes offshore and onshore assets currently generating across our operating markets, representing the majority of our climate risk exposure.