Wind turbine maker Vestas has been recognized as a leading performer within environmental and climate change impact by global reporting body CDP.
CDP awarded Vestas an A- score, placing Vestas in the global leadership band. CDP manages the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
The A- rating was calculated through evaluating Vestas’ performance across several areas including emissions reduction, ambition level and governance, where Vestas performed exceptionally. Vestas scores above the industry, European and Global average.
The ranking measures the completeness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks and best practices associated with the environment, such as setting ambitious and meaningful emissions reduction targets.
“While we have a long journey ahead of us to reach carbon-neutrality by 2030, this recognition from CDP confirms that Vestas is on a leadership trajectory within sustainability, and a strong partner that can help accelerate progress within climate change mitigation and environmental responsibility,” says Lisa Ekstrand, Senior Director and Head of Sustainability.
Vestas is also a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Europe. In 2021, Vestas has reached several sustainability performance milestones, including the launch of a circularity roadmap, the CETEC project, focused on commercialising a new circularity technology for turbine blades as well as introducing initiatives targeting emission reductions across our own operations and supply chain.