Orsted
ESRS disclosure: ESRS E5 \ DR E5-1 \ Paragraph AR 9 b
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- Does your company's policy prioritize strategies for avoiding or minimizing waste, such as reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, and repurpose, over waste treatment strategies like recycling? Additionally, how do your policies incorporate the concepts of eco-design, waste as a resource, or post-consumer waste at the end of a product's lifecycle?
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Question Id: E5-1_04
In 2024, we have progressed on this action by ordering more than 300 refurbished yaw brake calipers on our East and West Coast hubs in the UK. Calipers are used to hold the nacelle in place when the brakes are applied and are a part of the hydraulic system. For each caliper we reuse, we also lower the cost of our wind farm maintenance. In addition, we have set up refurbishment loops for several other minor components with a long leadtime to reduce the risk of lost production.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed explanation of how your company's targets are aligned with the increase of the circular material use rate, as stipulated under Disclosure Requirement E5-3 concerning resource use and circular economy.
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Question Id: E5-3_03
To enhance our understanding and management of resource inflows, we are actively working with suppliers to explore lower-emissions alternatives and aim to establish closer collaboration for obtaining data on the composition of their products, including the percentage of reused or recycled materials. Steel is a primary focus at this stage, given its significant role in renewable energy infrastructure and its high potential for recyclability.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 65%