{"id":2508,"date":"2021-10-26T13:36:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewearth.company\/?p=2508"},"modified":"2021-10-26T13:39:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:39:41","slug":"how-orsted-successfully-transformed-from-coal-to-wind-sustainable-frontrunners%e2%80%8b-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearth.nu\/en\/2021\/10\/26\/how-orsted-successfully-transformed-from-coal-to-wind-sustainable-frontrunners%e2%80%8b-series\/","title":{"rendered":"How \u00d8rsted successfully transformed from coal to wind \u2013 \u2018Sustainable frontrunners\u2019\u200b series"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-182369f4c94e2b868\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-182369f4c94e2b868 uvc-8774  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-182369f4c94e2b868 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">How \u00d8rsted successfully transformed from coal to wind, 20 years ahead of schedule - Wearth 'Sustainable frontrunners' series<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-186869f4c94e2b8c9\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-186869f4c94e2b8c9 uvc-6105  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-186869f4c94e2b8c9 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Introduction &amp; Highlighted lessons<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]We had the pleasure to speak with \u00d8rsted\u2019s Devapriyo Das (Senior Communications Advisor). He works with Rasmus Skov (Head of Sustainability) and the broader organization at \u00d8rsted on its sustainability strategy and communication. It is exciting to engage with \u00d8rsted about their transformation from a very traditional fossil-fuel based energy producer to a champion of sustainability and world\u2019s largest developer of offshore wind. Their efforts were fruitful, as they have been ranked by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.corporateknights.com\/reports\/2020-global-100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Knights<\/a>\u00a0as the #1 most sustainable company in the world in 2020 (links:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.corporateknights.com\/reports\/2020-global-100\/top-company-profile-orsted-15795648\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CK<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orsted.com\/en\/Sustainability\/Our-stories\/worlds-most-sustainable-company-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00d8rsted<\/a>\u00a0articles). And more importantly, they have managed to grow their profitable business in a very sustainable manner. We are keen to find out why, how and with whom this came about. What has this transformation brought \u00d8rsted? Which lessons are in their story for other companies? And how does their journey resonate with our Wearth frameworks for sustainable strategy &amp; value creation?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]All three participants to the conversation left even more energized than they entered (honestly not always the case in times of covid-19 mass video calls). Here are some of the key take-aways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set a\u00a0<strong>clear vision\u00a0<\/strong>and ambition to get a clear company-wide story and create\u00a0<strong>medium term goals\u00a0<\/strong>to make an immediate impact and measure traction<\/li>\n<li>Interact with your\u00a0<strong>ecosystem partners\u00a0<\/strong>to build and support your vision and strategy \u2013 this includes clients, suppliers, investors, regulators, scientists and society in general<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t make the perfect the enemy of the good:\u00a0<strong>allow\u00a0<\/strong>yourself\u00a0<strong>an \u2018evolution\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>in some places. If you can\u2019t achieve the big-bang-move all at once, go for what you can do now. Progress gradually, while\u00a0<strong>maintaining focus\u00a0<\/strong>(e.g. for \u00d8rsted: approach on existing biomass assets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2509&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invite, expect and embrace\u00a0<strong>participation of value chain partners\u00a0<\/strong>during the journey \u2013 better to re-design existing bridges than burning them (e.g. challenging suppliers who have traditionally supplied the fossil fuel industries to innovate and thereby maintaining and developing the relationship for offshore wind)<\/li>\n<li>And last, but not least:\u00a0<strong>stay ambitious<\/strong>. \u00d8rsted has achieved all of their targets (so far) ahead of schedule and has been named the most sustainable company in the world, but they continue to look forward: \u201cThe 2020s are the decade of climate action!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2511&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Read the full story in this publication and soon on our new website. We have discussed 7 themes; 1. Sustainability meaning &amp; benefits; 2. the Why; 3. the How; 4. the What; 5. with Whom; 6. Trade-offs (4x P); 7. Next horizon<\/p>\n<p>And as a spoiler alert: yes, our thinking resonated very well with what \u00d8rsted has done. Plus, with what is on their radar today and tomorrow. Because their sustainability journey is far from over, and they keep working to have an even larger positive impact on a global level.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-67469f4c94e2b902\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-67469f4c94e2b902 uvc-2205  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-67469f4c94e2b902 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">1. SUSTAINABILITY (1*) - What is \u00d8rsted\u2019s take on what sustainability means? What has \u00d8rsted gained by focusing on sustainability; and did it perhaps work against you, too?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Our take on sustainability is guided by our vision: <em>\u201cLet\u2019s create a world that runs entirely on green energy<\/em>\u201d. Which speaks for itself and gives direction to our sustainability approach; a cleaner, healthier and more productive world, that works for more people within the planetary boundaries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]At the same time, we have aligned ourselves with major (international) frameworks early on. We were an early signatory to the UN Global Compact, and adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). All of this together has guided our translation into our sustainability programs. 15 of our 20 strategic programs are linked directly to SDGs. We focus on making maximum positive impact on the goals where we can contribute the most (in our case SDG 7 \u2018Affordable Clean energy\u2019 &amp; SDG 13 \u2018Climate action\u2019), whilst ensuring no negative impact and where possible positive impact on others. As an example: if 90% of our business is offshore wind, then of course we take our impact on the maritime environments (SDG 14) and\u00a0biodiversity\u00a0seriously \u2013 and align what we do with others.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2513&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do bear in mind though; our strategic transformation towards a green energy company started in 2008 \u2013 that is 7 years before the SDG\u2019s were formulated. And although they were not written for \u00a0companies per se, rather aimed at nations to begin with, it is interesting to see how businesses can have a tremendous impact by creating scalable, sustainable solutions. And the beauty of the SDGs is, that they help everybody to move beyond opinions and provide a blueprint for companies to progress in a sustainable way \u2013 they give clarity and focus. Plus it helps us to engage in a transparent dialogue with our stakeholders about sustainability.[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-150469f4c94e2b931\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-150469f4c94e2b931 uvc-4119  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-150469f4c94e2b931 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">2. WHY \u2013 purpose-driven company; how and when did this come about? Triggered by what or who?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Our journey started in around 2008. Circumstances were favourable, amongst others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We were a Danish state-owned company and there was a favourable public opinion within Denmark towards Green Energy<\/li>\n<li>Denmark has a legacy when it comes to green\/wind energy so there was already quite some knowledge and experience<\/li>\n<li>The COP Copenhagen in 2009 (despite, or perhaps because of it being considered a failure) accelerated our transformation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2515&#8243;][vc_column_text]The purpose-driven vision then was: to transform \u00d8rsted (then DONG Energy) from a Danish fossil fuel company into an international green energy company within a generation. To our own surprise, we have achieved this within 10 years instead of about 30 years. Which reinforces our belief that a strong purpose &amp; vision combined with bold ambition-setting (and measurement!) has helped us \u2013 and will help others \u2013 in successfully achieving a fundamental transformation of our business model.<\/p>\n<p>It is interesting to note that we have not really experienced any negative impact from positioning ourselves as \u2018sustainable at the core\u2019. Some of our suppliers were not immediately ready to meet our expectations of them developing instruments like a \u2018carbon roadmap\u2019 for the aim of reducing emissions in the supply chain. It seems to inspire rather than demotivate them.[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-315669f4c94e2b95b\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-315669f4c94e2b95b uvc-2952  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-315669f4c94e2b95b h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">3. HOW \u2013 Developing and deploying the organization, which elements (2*) have been particularly crucial for \u00d8rsted\u2019s transformation? And for the next part of the journey?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The three most important elements for \u00d8rsted\u2019s transformation are Leadership, Metrics and Innovation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Leadership (connected to \u2018Purpose\u2019) enables us to create and share a clear long-term vision. And to inspire others to join us on our journey.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LsyQmNpsJXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See for example Mr Poulsen\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0<em>(\u00d8rsted CEO, ed.)<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LsyQmNpsJXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recent speech at UN<\/a>\u00a0with a very clear message: \u201cWe must act now.\u201d\u00a0<em>(image courtesy of \u00d8rsted)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Through Metrics we are able to translate this long-term vision into tangible mid-term goals, and asking everyone internally and externally to rise up to the challenge.<\/p>\n<p>The above helped to promote Innovation: by setting a very bold vision at a \u2018just-far-enough\u2019 time horizon, we invited existing partners as well as newcomers to foster solutions. We further promote this with industry-wide and academic collaborations and various other alliances aimed at stimulating innovation in line with our vision.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2519&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-195669f4c94e2b985\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-195669f4c94e2b985 uvc-2727  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-195669f4c94e2b985 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">4. WHAT (source, create, sell &amp; use, re-value en move) \u2013 which \u2018value chain\/loop\u2019 elements have seen the biggest (r)evolution since the \u2018old\u2019 days of DONG Energy transforming into \u00d8rsted as #1 sustainable company? And what is \u00d8rsted\u2019s view on circular resource usage?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The order in which we embarked on our sustainable transformation is: first, we transformed our own operations and what we offer to customers (\u2018create\u2019 &amp; \u2018sell &amp; use\u2019). Next up was a \u2018sustainability lens\u2019 on all materials, movements and services going into our solutions. We have made great strides here already with advanced procurement\/sourcing standards. Still, a lot more can and needs to be done. A big part of our bold 2040 ambition is transforming entire value chains relating to our business. This year (2020) for instance, a key part of our strategy is co-creating \u2018carbon roadmaps\u2019 with some of our key suppliers, with the aim of mapping and reducing their emissions. A huge challenge for them and for us; but we trust we can once again realize or overshoot our ambitions, and we have our own transformation so far to help inspire our suppliers \u2013 who at times see this as a daunting challenge.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2521&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]In terms of circular resource usage, this honestly is the next frontier for us. Since we have built the first offshore wind-farm back in 1991, we do have experience with decommissioning \u2013 which is quite unique in our industry. Still, we don\u2019t have all the answers here yet and design\/innovation is not yet fully circular. We do believe in and push for innovative breakthroughs that will help us utilize the best \u2018re-value\u2019 options by the time most of our assets will be approaching end-of-life, which is only in about 25-30 years\u2019 time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-136969f4c94e2b9ae\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-136969f4c94e2b9ae uvc-4025  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-136969f4c94e2b9ae h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">5. WITH WHOM Stakeholder landscape (3*) - which forces have supported or hampered \u00d8rsted during its transformation? How important is the \u2018participation\u2019 element on the next part of the journey?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The partnership aspect has been crucial to the impact \u00d8rsted has had during its transformation journey. We see this mainly on three levels;[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2523&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Investors, including governments, partners and asset investors<\/li>\n<li>Regulators\/government: stable, long-term policies are key to trigger much-needed innovation and investments for this transition. We are in continuous dialogue with partners in our existing and new markets to facilitate favourable regulatory environment for the development of offshore or onshore wind to meet local or national demand for renewable energy.<\/li>\n<li>Suppliers \/ value chain partners; huge opportunity and responsibility to, on the one hand, set very ambitious targets to inspire action and combat inertia, whilst also inviting incumbents (often still fossil-fuel based) to become part of the transformation and start their own.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-104569f4c94e2b9d6\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-104569f4c94e2b9d6 uvc-5204  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-104569f4c94e2b9d6 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">6. TRADE-OFFS \u2013 How is \u00d8rsted dealing with trade-offs relating to the 4Ps: Planet, People, Profit &amp; Participation<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]We are very aware of inherent trade-offs between different aspects of sustainability, or the 4P\u2019s as you at The Wearth Collective have labelled them. We have identified three key themes where we monitor and adjust carefully to strike the right balance. They are: finding space for renewable energy at scale, whilst ensuring space for nature protection (and other economic activities); maximize positive climate impact of \u2018above-ground\u2019 renewable energy sources, with special attention to certified sustainable biomass usage (since not all biomass is sustainable); focusing on a \u2018just transition\u2019, i.e. ensuring the growth opportunities from the transformation to a world with clean, green energy are also reach those currently relying on fossil fuels. More details on these can be found in our 2019 Sustainability Report (<a href=\"https:\/\/orsted.com\/-\/media\/annual2019\/Sustainability_report_2019_online-readable-version.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">link<\/a>\u00a0; p. 24-31).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2525&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With regards to financial versus non-financial trade-offs? Since profits have been healthy (in fact, significantly improved since 2012, also see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orsted.com\/en\/Investors\/IR-material\/Financial-reports-and-presentations#0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">history of investor reports<\/a>), we haven\u2019t had to quantify a trade-off of profit versus other P\u2019s as such. In fact, the integral view on Planet, People, Profit &amp; Participation has served us very well overall, including our financial results. Yes, cost levels are sometimes a bit higher when including considerations on biodiversity, CO2 reduction and social equality \u2013 but the good thing is that our customers a) look for long-term solutions, and b) tend to have national\/regional governments and authorities as stakeholders. Therefore it is easier for them to appreciate and value all the non-financial benefits, too.[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-744669f4c94e2b9fe\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-744669f4c94e2b9fe uvc-858  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-744669f4c94e2b9fe h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">7. NEXT HORIZON \u2013 what are the future sustainability ambitions and intended impact?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2527&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that we are approaching carbon neutrality in energy generation and operations (expected in in 2025), there are three major next steps to further drive our impact. Firstly, continue sustainable growth and international expansion. Secondly, working with suppliers to reach our 2040 goal of a carbon \u00a0neutral supply chain (Scope 3 emissions, including energy trading). Thirdly, further considering the circular use of resources and best long-term \u2018re-value\u2019 options, and incorporating these into innovation and design for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>These first two are a core part of our current strategy and full focus in 2020\/2021 and beyond (e.g. see theme #4: WHAT). The third one is on our radar, but a bit further out on our strategic roadmap.<\/p>\n<p><em>Interviewers: Willem Bijleveld &amp; Casper ten Kate &#8211; founders of The Wearth Company and The Wearth Collective<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<em><u>Notes*<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<p>(1*) Definition used by The Wearth Collective, based upon the ecological sustainability definition: \u201cThe properties and abilities of systems to remain diverse and productive indefinitely\u201d<\/p>\n<p>(2*) Six elements of running an organization: Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Organization, Assets &amp; Risk; Metrics<\/p>\n<p>(3*) Four &#8216;ecosystem forces&#8217;: Customers &amp; Society; Authorities &amp; Science; Investors &amp; Shareholders; Competitors &amp; Cooperation<\/p>\n<p><u>Images: courtesy of\u00a0<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/orsted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><u>\u00d8rsted<\/u><\/a><u>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><u>Unsplash<\/u><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]We had the pleasure to speak with \u00d8rsted\u2019s Devapriyo Das (Senior Communications Advisor). He works with Rasmus Skov (Head of Sustainability) and the broader organization at \u00d8rsted on its sustainability strategy and communication. 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