Strategy and work for sustainability

Vattenfall supports sustainable development in society by managing the balance between secure energy supply and environmental and social consequences in a responsible way.

In line with Vattenfall’s vision to be a leading European energy company, Vattenfall should actively contribute to sustainable development in society by developing energy solutions for the future. Vattenfall manages its operations in accordance with its core values – openness, effectiveness and accountability – and for each energy source and each type of technology,Vattenfall strives to be best in class.To achieve this, Vattenfall has established five strategic ambitions:

• Number One for the Customer
• Number One for the Environment
• Continued Profitable Growth
• Benchmark for the Industry
• Employer of Choice.

These ambitions interact with and are dependent on each other, the work we do in line with one ambition supports and is interrelated with our work with fulfilling another. In all business activities and decisions, the five strategic ambitions are important tools for ensuring future value creation, which is the core of sustainability.

What we do

Related sections in the CSR Report 2008:
Coal-based power – new and improved
Technology as a tool for reducing emissions
The challenges of investing in new energy
Efficient use of nuclear fuel
A diverse Vattenfall performs better