Sustainability programme
Sustainability is integrated into all our operations and decision-making. The foundation of our sustainability work is our sustainability programme that we renewed in 2023. In the programme, we have articulated the themes and targets of our sustainability as well as defined the metrics for monitoring the achievement of these targets.
Helen's sustainability programme has been developed in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. We have considered our most significant impacts on the environment and people as well as the key risks and opportunities for financial value creation. The sustainability programme encompasses our six most essential sustainability themes.
Sustainable energy system
We are leading the energy transformation as a trailblazer of the green transition. Our target is to make our energy production carbon neutral by 2030 and to phase out combustion-based energy production by 2040.
Biodiversity
We operate on the terms of biodiversity, aiming for long-term net positivity.
Attractive employer
We promote occupational wellbeing and safety. We build an inclusive work community and guarantee our employees equal opportunities. We offer meaningful tasks and growth paths.
Sustainable supply chain
We ensure that our operating methods are sustainable for people and the environment. We are a reliable partner.
Customer-driven products and services
We take care of the maintenance of energy infrastructure that is critical to society and ensure security of supply. We provide sustainably produced and responsibly priced energy. We increase the flexibility of the energy system in cooperation with our customers.
Compliance
We comply with laws and regulations and train our personnel and partners regularly. We report on deviations and provide information about our operations transparently.
Targets of the sustainability programme
At least one target has been derived from each theme of the sustainability programme, and a metric has been defined to monitor the achievement of the target.
Materiality analysis
Our sustainability programme is based on our materiality analysis which we updated in 2023, taking the principles of double materiality into account. With the aid of the materiality analysis, we have identified our most significant impacts on the environment and people as well as the key risks and opportunities for financial value creation.
A sustainable energy system and climate change mitigation are the most material sustainability issues for us. Next in the order of materiality are security of supply and matters related to green transition and energy prices.