Vaisala Commits to 100% Renewable Energy by 2020
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Vaisala Corporation Press Release September 8, 2015
Today Vaisala announces its commitment to becoming a 100% renewable energy
powered company by 2020. Vaisala is on the forefront of the energy revolution,
as we shift towards renewable energy across our manufacturing sites, data
centers, and office facilities around the world.
Renewable Energy Provides Clear Benefits
Vaisala believes in a future where societies are powered by renewable sources of
energy. By consuming energy and using raw materials in a more sustainable
manner, we can support the evolution towards a more circular economy, leading to
increased wealth and well-being. As Vaisala is strongly involved in the
renewable energy industry through its customers, we see a clear benefit in
advancing the development and use of renewable energy sources. With the ever
growing global demand for energy, sustainable growth can only be reached by
increasing the use of these sources. The private sector needs to be the driver
of change, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Vaisala President and CEO, Kjell Forsén: "Compared to its size, Vaisala has an
essential role in today's society through its technologies that keep people safe
every day. We are ambitious not only in our technological advances, but also in
taking action in ensuring a sustainable future for our customers and other
stakeholders, and simultaneously creating a more sustainable business model for
our industry. Vaisala is taking steps today, so that we can be competitive
tomorrow. I am confident that our renewable energy commitment will encourage
other companies to follow suit." Vaisala acknowledges that renewable energy is
critical to the transition to a low-carbon economy. "Not only do we see that the
private sector should show leadership, we want to be in the forefront of
developing technologies that makes it possible for industries to transition into
efficient renewable energy sources."
Local Co-operation
Vaisala will reach the 2020 target by working together with local energy
supplier as well as continuing to produce some of its own renewable energy. The
company's headquarters and main production facility in Vantaa, Finland is
already a prime example of sustainable manufacturing. The site has achieved its
zero-waste to landfill target already a few years ago, and has on-site solar and
geothermal energy production. Today, the entire site is powered 100% by
renewables using wind power from the local energy supplier, Vantaa Energy.
Vaisala is also strengthening its commitment, by engaging with the Road to Paris
initiative that calls for companies to commit to ambitious climate actions, and
to support a universal climate agreement ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate
Conference in December.
For more information, watch the video message and visit Vaisala's sustainability
website.
Contact information:
Tomi Rintanen, Sustainability Manager
tomi.rintanen(at)vaisala.com, tel. +358 40 4822478
Liisa Ahtiluoto, Communications Director
liisa.ahtiluoto(at)vaisala.com, tel. +358 40 7307695
About Vaisala
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building
on 79 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by
providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement
products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets.
Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1,600 professionals
worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.
www.vaisala.com www.twitter.com/VaisalaGroup
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