Orsted has decided to phase out fossil-fuelled vehicles and make its car fleet 100% electric.
From 2021, the Danish company will no longer buy or lease fossil-fuelled vehicles, and in 2025, Orsted’s car fleet will be 100% electric.
The announcement was made as Orsted became the first Danish company to join the global EV100 initiative, which was founded by The Climate Group.
Orsted has reduced its carbon emissions from energy generation by 83% and is well on track to meet its target of a 98% reduction of carbon emissions by 2025.
Now, it is taking the next step in the battle against carbon emissions by committing to phase out diesel- and petrol-powered vehicles in the company’s car fleet.
Orsted head of strategy and communication Jakob Askou Boss said: “We’ve made great strides in switching power generation to green energy, and the next big challenge will be the transport sector, which at the moment is predominantly based on fossil fuels.
“Fortunately, big technological advances are being made at the moment, making electric vehicles competitive.
“That is why we’ve decided that, from 2021, we’ll only buy and lease electric vehicles, and that our entire fleet will be electric by 2025.”
Orsted’s car fleet consists of 340 work vehicles and passenger cars, of which 22% are currently electric.
The company will also install and upgrade EV charging points and associated infrastructure at its largest office locations and continue to collaborate with car-sharing companies that offer shared EVs.
The Climate Group international communications director Luke Herbert said: “Orsted is showing how large businesses can deliver the dream of truly clean transport, electric vehicles powered by renewable energy, in a matter of years not decades.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Orsted onboard as the first Danish company within the EV100 initiative.
“Climate action requires more urgency, and Orsted’s targets to achieve a 100% EV fleet within five years is showing impressive leadership in the energy sector and across global business more widely.”