DONG aims for 96% reduction in greenhouse gases
From DONG Energy
Halting climate change requires a fundamental transformation of the way we lead our lives on Earth to ensure a habitable planet for future generations. DONG Energy joins only a handful of energy companies globally who have taken a forward-thinking stance on climate change by adopting science-based targets. A science-based greenhouse gas reduction target is in line with keeping the global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius, thereby avoiding severe climate change consequences.
Filip Engel, Senior Director of Sustainability and Environment in DONG Energy, said:
“The way we produce energy is changing rapidly. In ten years, DONG Energy has transformed from one of the most coal-intensive utilities in Europe to a global leader in renewable energy. In 2016, green power and heat accounted for half of our energy generation, and we have more than halved our greenhouse gas emissions since 2006.”
He continues: “By 2023, we want to achieve a 96% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions per kilowatt-hour produced compared with 2006. We are very proud to announce today that this target has been approved as being scientifically in line with what we need to do as a company to tackle climate change. With this reassurance, we now know that we are doing our part to support the UN Sustainable Development Goal on climate action as well as the Paris Agreement. That is a big deal to us.”