The climate crisis is not only a challenge for humans, but also for animals and plants. The build-out of offshore wind power requires that we lend a helping hand to the climate and biodiversity by protecting sea habitats and wildlife.
— Ørsted + ATP and partners
Ørsted has been ranked as one of the world’s most sustainable energy companies and is recognised on the CDP Climate Change A List as a global leader in climate action. Ørsted’s objective is that, no later than from 2030 and onwards, all new green energy projects must give something positive back to nature by not just maintaining, but improving, biodiversity in the affected areas.
Read about Ørsted's sustainability goals
ATP invests with an obligation to its social responsibility and impact on society. The company has a clear ambition of green investments amounting to DKK 100 billion in 2025 – and DKK 200 billion in 2030. Furthermore, a 70 % reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 for listed equities, corporate bonds, and real estate relative to 2018. ATP invests to secure all members’ pensions savings for generations and to ensure basic financial security in Denmark.
The investment in the North Sea Energy Island does not only have a positive impact on the climate accounts. The island will also make a significant contribution to Danish economy.
— Claus Wiinblad, Senior Vice President, Danish Equities, ATP
The construction and operation of the energy island will create many new jobs and give a significant boost to Danish industry and society in general. This applies to local production companies as well as via development and subsequent export of knowledge and technology.
Source: QBIS 2020; Wind Denmark 2020
