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Data centres currently use around 1.3 per cent of the world’s electricity. Now, they’re becoming key players in energy efficiency by harnessing and repurposing the heat they generate. In this issue, we explore how to make better use of the heat produced naturally by machines – and by people. Also: learn how Dutch homeowners reduce costs with solar-powered water heating – and get a glimpse inside a new mini house built from repurposed wind turbines. Special thanks to Per Mattias Vesterlund, John Wernvik and Thomas Hjort. Who should read this newsletter? Share it with anyone who would like a monthly update on the road to fossil freedom. #Vattenfall #theedit #newsletter #sustainability #fossilfreedom #energysaving #energy

During #COP16 we discuss the importance of healthy ecosystems. For us at Vattenfall it is clear: the energy transition requires a careful balance and deep respect for the natural world. Read what our CEO Anna Borg and M Sanjayan at Conservation International have to say about nature-inclusivity and investment in #biodiversity in the World Economic Forum compendium of insights ‘Champions for Nature’: https://lnkd.in/ezyqfe2Z UN Biodiversity  

Wind turbine turned into compact living 🏠   In the coming decades, thousands of wind turbines will be demolished or replaced. Components of steel, for instance, can be melted down and reused, but the downside is that this takes a lot of energy and creates emissions. It would be better if the materials could be reused with as little processing as possible. Last year, Vattenfall invited four design firms to think about a second life for wind turbines that have reached the end of their working life. Together with design studio Superuse we converted a nacelle, the top part of a wind turbine, into a fully functioning tiny house. Learn more about this project and its prominent display at the Dutch Design Week: https://lnkd.in/eWmPvQq5 #Vattenfall #windenergy #tinyhouse #DDW24 #design #innovation #fossilfreedom

Why is Caroline Häggström, Head of Vattenfall Customer Service in Sweden, looking out from the Times Square billboard? The answer: she has been named a Stand Out 50 Leader for her exceptional management skills. “It honestly feels a bit unreal! It came as a surprise, but I'm obviously very happy and proud. Many thanks to those who nominated me and to the entire Vattenfall Customer Service team for their trust and commitment to the fantastic journey we are making together,” says Caroline Häggström. Read more at https://bit.ly/3Nul3sB #Vattenfall #customerservice #Sweden

THE EDIT is your monthly briefing on the journey to fossil freedom. In the September issue: 🥗 Start playing with your food right now, young lady!  Mussels and seaweed are farmed at the Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm and turned into meals at an unusual cooking class.     🥬 Vertical farming is turning agriculture on its head   Instead of relying on vast fields and favourable weather, vertical farming is done in controlled environments using LED lights.    💥 Fossil-free fertiliser – a dual climate hero  Making ammonia production fossil-free will mean a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.    Who should read this newsletter? Send it to a friend and subscribe now at https://bit.ly/3ThQzhF   #sustainability #energy #fossilfree #netzero #climate #biodiversity #breakfree #agriculture #farming #newsletter #theedit  

Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind has been named as one of the sustainability leaders in the renewable energy sector for its focus on responsible business.   We are proud that our progress to date has been recognised under the International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector covering human rights and environmental due diligence.   However, we also know there is more to be done to ensure a just transition. By teaming up with others – including our competitors, civil society organisations and trade unions – we believe we can leverage our efforts for wider benefit. Work is already ongoing in the agreement on for example worker welfare on renewable energy sites and forced labour in supply chains.   Vattenfall has also developed an action plan to address the gaps in our policies and processes ahead of the next assessment in 2025. This includes ramping up our training on due diligence and improving our grievance mechanisms and remediation processes. #Vattenfall #windpower #sustainability

Agriculture plays a major role in global emissions, but new methods offer exciting alternatives. Vertical farming is transforming food production with its minimal land and water use, powered by LED lights. In this issue, we're also looking into fossil-free ammonia for fertiliser and the potential of Agri-PV, where solar power and farming coexist. Special thanks to Per Olof Nyman, Lone Thybo Mouritsen and Ard Van de Kreeke. Who should read this newsletter? Share it with anyone who would like a monthly update on the road to fossil freedom. #Vattenfall #theedit #newsletter #sustainability #fossilfreedom #farming #agriculture #solarpower

The way we talk about climate change matters: negative news discourages audiences, while balanced, hopeful communication can inspire action and has the potential to unite us in the fight against climate change. In journalist and communication scholar Dr. Mark Lee Hunter, we found a partner to facilitate our conference in Brussels. We asked “Can climate communication overcome the bad news problem?” and invited diverse leaders from media, science, NGOs, politics and business to Brussel so they could share their experiences and knowledge. A key finding: while drawing attention to the root causes of climate change, it is equally important to offer solutions as part of the stories we tell. Watch the full recording or read session summaries to get inspired at https://bit.ly/4ed1cdo #Vattenfall #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateComms #Solutions  

Johan Dasht has been appointed as Senior Vice President Business Area Generation at Vattenfall, which covers the company’s operations in hydro and nuclear power. “Johan has solid experience of our business and a broad perspective on our most important issues. He is also a valued leader, known for his clarity and results orientation. I really look forward to welcoming him to Vattenfall's group management”, says Anna Borg, Vattenfall’s CEO. Read more at https://bit.ly/3MWNkb1 #Vattenfall

“Can climate communication overcome the bad news problem?” – Join our interactive hybrid conference on 24 September here: bit.ly/4e5mHwB. Vattenfall is hosting a conference about climate communication with our partner, journalist and communication scholar Dr. Mark Lee Hunter. Use the link below to join one of the sessions with gender-balanced and international expert panels. Representatives from media, science, the NGO sector, politics and business will bring inspiring perspectives and discuss climate communication. Join this free and open-to-the-public event at any time:    09.30–09.45, Introduction by Åsa Jamal, Vattenfall    09.45–11.15, Session 1 – Can we be balanced about climate change? with Ulrik Haagerup, Kris De Meyer, Emilia Díaz-Struck, Angelika Pullen and Tom Brookes    11.45–13.15, Session 2 – Can we grow the publics for climate change news? with Alexandra Borchardt, Ivan Couronne, Shereen Daver, Dr. Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson and Lars Tallert    14.15–15.45, Session 3 – Whose facts matter in the climate change story? with Sven Egenter, Syed Nazakat, Mitali Mukherjee and Alastair Bealby    15.45–16.15, Collective session & wrap-up    We are looking forward to your input. Learn more about the conference and the key speakers https://bit.ly/4ed1cdo #Vattenfall #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateComms #Solutions