QAZAQ GREEN.  Danish energy giant Ørsted has achieved a historic milestone in decarbonisation, becoming the first energy company in the world to complete a green transformation from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The company has reduced its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by over 98% since 2006, while renewable sources now account for 99% of its energy production, according to Ørsted.

“Decarbonisation is at the heart of Ørsted. We were founded to deliver green, affordable, and secure energy globally, and over the years we’ve built 18.5 GW of renewable energy. With a 99% renewable share and 98% emissions reduction, Ørsted’s green transformation is effectively complete,” said Ingrid Reumert, Senior Vice President for Global Stakeholder Relations.

Ørsted achieved this transformation by deploying offshore wind and other renewable energy, closing coal-fired plants or converting them to sustainable biomass, divesting from oil and gas, electrifying its vehicle fleet, and covering electricity use with renewable certificates. The company will now focus on reducing upstream and downstream emissions toward its science-based 2040 net-zero target, including emissions from steel, copper, and maritime fuels.

The milestone coincides with COP30 in Brazil, emphasizing the urgency of accelerated climate action. “Rapid electrification through renewables is key to meeting climate targets. Governments must provide predictable frameworks, enabling industry to unlock investments for a clean, secure, and affordable energy future,” Reumert added.