Vestas has reinforced its leadership in sustainable energy with the release of its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting major progress in climate action, renewable energy, circular economy, operational decarbonization, workplace safety, and ESG governance.
Led by Lisa Ekstrand, Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability, the company continues to embed sustainability into product development, manufacturing, sourcing, and operations.
Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen said: “Now – with the Vestas Sustainability Strategy, we are embedding sustainability into everything we do as we become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions.”
During 2025, Vestas expanded its renewable energy footprint while advancing ambitious science-based climate targets and circularity initiatives, Vestas Sustainability Report 2025 indicated.
Vestas continues to pursue science-based decarbonization across its operations and supply chain by 2030. The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent from the 2022 baseline without relying on carbon offsets, while cutting Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45 percent per MWh generated over the same period.
The sustainability roadmap also targets zero-waste wind turbines by 2040, 100 percent hub and blade recyclability by 2030, 55 percent refurbished component utilization, 94 percent recycling of waste from operations, and 100 percent renewable electricity across global operations alongside the transition of vehicle fleets and vessels to electric or renewable fuels.
Vestas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions of 108,000 tonnes of CO₂e and market-based Scope 2 emissions of just 1,000 tonnes of CO₂e during 2025. Scope 3 emissions reached 9.34 million tonnes of CO₂e, while Scope 3 emissions intensity stood at 6.39 kg CO₂e per MWh generated. The company’s wind turbines produced and shipped during 2025 are expected to avoid 463 million tonnes of CO₂e over their operational lifetime, while Vestas’ total installed wind fleet is projected to avoid 245 million tonnes of CO₂e every year, demonstrating the substantial climate benefits of expanding renewable energy generation.
Renewable energy remained central to the company’s operations. Total energy consumption reached 677 GWh during 2025, including 235 GWh from renewable energy and 187 GWh from renewable electricity. Renewable sources accounted for 35 percent of total energy consumption, while 100 percent of the electricity used in Vestas’ own operations came from renewable electricity, supporting the company’s long-term decarbonization strategy.
Vestas also continued advancing circular economy initiatives and resource efficiency. The company generated 54,000 tonnes of operational waste during the year, with 69 percent collected for recycling. Hub and blade recyclability increased to 94 percent, while complete wind turbines achieved a recyclability rate of 97 percent. Material efficiency improved to 1.3 tonnes of non-recycled waste per MW produced and shipped, reflecting continued efforts to reduce waste throughout the product lifecycle.
Supporting lower-carbon manufacturing, Vestas ordered more than 22,000 tonnes of low-emission steel for offshore and onshore wind projects, helping avoid approximately 37,000 tonnes of CO₂e compared with conventional steel. The company also continued developing advanced blade recycling technologies and circular material recovery solutions to reduce landfill waste and improve resource utilization across the renewable energy value chain.
Operational decarbonization remained a major focus throughout 2025. Vestas accelerated the transition of its transportation fleet by expanding the use of renewable fuels and electrified vehicles while maintaining its commitment to using 100 percent renewable electricity across global operations. These initiatives complement broader efforts to reduce emissions from manufacturing, logistics, and field service activities.
Employee safety and ESG performance also remained key priorities. Vestas reported a Total Recordable Injury Rate of 2.7 per million working hours during 2025 while continuing investments in health, safety, and workforce development. The company employed 36,973 people at year-end and strengthened diversity by increasing female representation to 50 percent on the Board of Directors, 31 percent in top management, and 25 percent in leadership positions.
Vestas’ sustainability achievements were matched by continued business growth. The company delivered 14.5 GW of wind turbines during 2025 and expanded its cumulative installed wind capacity to 201 GW across 88 countries. These installations continue to support global decarbonization by replacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation with clean, renewable wind energy while improving energy security and affordability worldwide.
Through ambitious climate targets, renewable electricity adoption, circular product innovation, low-carbon materials, and large-scale renewable energy deployment, Vestas continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in sustainable energy solutions while supporting the transition toward a more resilient, low-carbon global economy.
SHAFANA FAZAL
