Collaborating towards a net-zero future
In 2023, Deloitte Denmark consumed approximately 4 GWh of electricity. 4 GWh roughly corresponds to an emission of about 1,700 tons of CO2e, or annual emissions from 280 ‘average’ global citizens. These are unnecessary emissions since the electricity should have been generated by wind turbines and solar cells rather than power plants.
But we cannot choose the source of electricity coming out of our outlets. However, we can ensure that we contribute as much renewable energy to the grid as we consume. Therefore, Deloitte subscribes to renewable solar energy through The 0-Mission. Their solar park is entirely privately financed, enabling Deloitte to contribute to the construction of more green energy in Denmark, and avoid unnecessary fossil fuel and biomass-based power generation. We hope that more businesses will choose similar solutions because only when we stand together can we accelerate the green transition at a pace that ensures we meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Vandel Solar Park near Vejle
We are pleased to be part of the Vandel Solar Park through The 0-Mission, but we are also aware that solar parks occupy land. Therefore, it is important to us that the solar park is built with respect for neighbours and local communities while contributing to increasing biodiversity.
The solar park is constructed on a decommissioned airbase, with parts of the area used for agriculture until the solar park was established, while a smaller portion of the park was covered by forest. In the process of establishing the park, 11 hectares of forest were cleared, and instead 20 hectares of new forest consisting of native species were planted.
Solar parks provide an opportunity to enhance habitats for biodiversity in Denmark, as the areas are no longer intensively cultivated or used for industrial purposes. To realise the full potential, it is important to monitor developments over time. BeGreen's biologists are therefore working systematically to continuously improve the solar park’s biodiversity even more.
We will continue to monitor the solar park’s developments and look for other ways Deloitte can support nature-positive solutions throughout our supply chain.
