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About Ørsted A/S
editØrsted A/S is a global leader in renewable energy with its headquarters in Denmark. The company is committed to the vision of creating a world that relies entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, builds, and operates both offshore and onshore wind farms, solar installations, energy storage solutions, facilities for renewable hydrogen and green fuels, as well as bioenergy plants. With a clear focus on sustainability and innovation, Ørsted is recognized as a global pioneer in climate protection and was the first energy company in the world whose science-based net-zero emissions target was validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Key Products and Services
editØrsted offers a wide range of renewable energy solutions, including:
- Offshore Wind Energy: Ørsted is the world's leading operator of offshore wind farms and drives the development of this technology to harness clean energy from wind power.
- Onshore Wind Energy: The company also operates onshore wind farms that contribute to supplying households and businesses with renewable energy.
- Solar and Storage Solutions: Ørsted develops solar installations and energy storage solutions to enhance the reliability of the power grid and support the energy transition.
- Power-to-X Technologies: Ørsted invests in the development of technologies for producing green hydrogen and other renewable fuels to advance the decarbonization of industry and transport.
Mission and Values
editØrsted's mission is to drive the energy transition and create a sustainable future. The company focuses on innovation to tackle the challenges of climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Ørsted places great importance on collaboration, integrity, and responsibility towards the environment and the communities in which it operates.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editØrsted has set ambitious sustainability goals, including achieving net-zero emissions. The company is recognized on the CDP Climate Change A List as a global leader in climate protection. Ørsted is actively committed to protecting biodiversity and is working on developing methods to measure impacts on biodiversity. Furthermore, Ørsted has shut down its last coal-fired power plants and is increasingly focusing on renewable energy to accelerate the energy transition.
With around 8,400 employees worldwide and a revenue of 79.3 billion DKK (10.6 billion EUR) in 2023, Ørsted is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and continues to strive for a sustainable and green future.