Electricity sold by Fortum, Finland

Name: Electricity sold by Fortum
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Background of emission factor

Fortum’s electricity emission factor is based on all the electricity contracts it sells. Some of these contracts are zero-emission, with an emission factor of zero. The emission factor covers emissions during electricity use, but even zero-emission electricity causes emissions over its entire lifecycle.

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The emission factor for electricity can be reported either as life cycle emissions (cradle-to-grave) or as emissions from the use phase. When calculating the emissions of purchased energy for a company, the use-phase emission factor should be applied. The use-phase emissions of renewable energy are zero, but renewables still have life cycle emissions. However, these are typically much lower than those of electricity generated from fossil fuels.

Electricity sold by Fortum

Emission factor category / Subcategory	Electricity
Country	Finland
Organization	Fortum Power and Heat Oy
Emission factor	1,71 g/kWh
CO2 / CO2 equivalent	CO2
Quality of the emission factor
Updated	2025
Source	OpenCO2net/ Fortum Oyj
More information	All emissions from electricity sold by Fortum. Note: Fortum’s household contracts are almost always emission-free.

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