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title: "EWE announces Sustainability Strategy 2030 for its network area; Scope 3: upstream 50%, downstream 65%"
sdDatePublished: "2026-08-13T15:17:00Z"
source: "https://www.ewe.com/-/media/ewecom/downloads/ueber_uns_neu/2026-08_nhstrategie-2030_3-seiter_eng_2026.pdf?sc_lang=en\u0026hash=9B831BB4F0D5B7EF5132D9391C060DA0"
topics:
  - name: "sustainability"
    identifier: "medtop:20001374"
  - name: "climate change"
    identifier: "medtop:20000418"
  - name: "environmental policy"
    identifier: "medtop:20000423"
  - name: "labour"
    identifier: "medtop:09000000"
  - name: "employment"
    identifier: "medtop:20000509"
  - name: "diversity, equity and inclusion"
    identifier: "medtop:20001373"
  - name: "energy industry"
    identifier: "medtop:20000261"
locations:
  - "Oldenburg"
  - "Germany"
---


EWE announces Sustainability Strategy 2030 for its network area; Scope 3: upstream 50%, downstream 65%

As of July 2026
Sustainability
strategy 2030

»
To us, sustainability means thinking in decades when it comes to key issues — and acting in
the interest of future generations.
Our business decisions are guided by the aim to create real value for people, protect the
planet and its resources, and generate societal benefit for all our stakeholders.
We are convinced that sustainable success can only be achieved if we contribute positively
from an economic, environmental, and social standpoint. We consider it self-evident to take
on this responsibility. For us, sustainability is not a mere obligation - it is an integral part of our
strategic direction, both internally and externally, and deeply rooted in our corporate culture.
We aim to set strong examples and enhance sustainability awareness not only within EWE
but also across the energy sector and society at large. Our sustainable orientation is guided
by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
«
Sustainability Strategy 2030

Sustainability Mission Statement

Base Year
Base Year Actual Value
Target Value
Target Value
Our Fields of Action
Our Guiding Principles
Our Goals
Our Key Performance Indicators
2018
2024
2025
2030
2035
Climate and
Environmental
Protection
For us, climate and
environmental protection
are essential components
of our strategic mission.
Hence, we are highly
committed to a reliable,
affordable and climate-
friendlyenergy supply.
Climate Protection
We significantly reduce our GHG emissions
across all three scopes.
Scope 1 GHG emissions [t CO2e]
2,734,212.4
830,228.6
899,131
0
Scope 1 energy production emissions
intensity [t CO2e/MWh]
0.501
0.0342
0.116
n/a
Scope 2 GHG emissions [t CO2e]
261,430.1
113,923.9
135,232
0
Scope 3 GHG emissions [t CO2e]
15,463,074.3
9,605,208.2
12,646,017
purchase-related
(upstream)
- 50%
product-related
(downstream)
- 65%
Scope 3 energy production emissions
intensity [t CO2e/MWh]
0.409
0.179
0.196
n/a
Adapting to Climate Change
We minimise climate-related risks and
exploit potential opportunities.
Regular climate risk analysis and
continuous development
annually
annually
annually
n/a
Environmental Protection
We consistently minimise environmental risks
arising from our business activities, thereby
contributing to the preservation of natural
resources.
Environmental violations [#]
0
0
0
n/a
NOX intensity of own electricity
generation [mg/kWh]
146
150
90
n/a
SO2 intensity of own electricity
generation [mg/kWh]
26
28
16
n/a
Sustainability Strategy 2030 - Environment

Base Year
Actual Value
Target Value
Our Fields of Action
Our Guiding Principles
Our Goals
Our Key Performance Indicators
2024
2025
2030
Fair Working
Conditions
Our goal is to create a fair,
safe, and respectful working
environment in which all
employees can develop their
full potential.
Secure contractual employment conditions
We retain qualified personnel and offer our employees
long-term job security.
Proportion of permanent employment contracts [%]
93
93.8
> 90
Social dialogue
We strenghten social dialogue between employees and
employers.
Training rate for social dialogue (managers) [%]
n/a
9.8
> 95
Work-life balance
We enable our employees to achieve a good work-life
balance.
Satisfaction rate (survey) [%]
n/a
n/a
in consultation
Occupational safety
We ensure safe working conditions for our employees.
LTIF
2.5
2.3
2.0
Number of fatal accidents [#]
0
0
0
Health management
We promote the health of our employees.
Health index [%]
94.6
94.5
> national
   average
Diversity
We promote the equal participation of women in
management positions and integrate people with
disabilities into our workforce.
Inclusion rate [%]
4.8
4.0
> 5
Women‘s quota in leadership [%]
15
16.8
20
Training and development
We specifically promote the professional expertise and
personal development of our employees and offer our
junior staff future-proof prospects.
Retention rate for apprentices and students dual [%]
n/a
89.6
> 80
Retention rate for trainees [%]
n/a
90.9
> 80
Training hours per employee [h]
n/a
n/a
in consultation
Responsibility in
Supply Chain
We take responsibility in
our supply chain and work
closely with our partners in
the region and beyond to
enhance transparency and
fair working conditions.
Occupational safety in the supply chain
We minimise occupational safety risks when providing
services at EWE locations, properties, facilities, networks
and constructions sites.
Coverage rate of the number of direct service
providers with self-disclosure on occupational
safety management [%]
n/a

 n/a
50
Protecting human rights
We minimise human rights risks among our direct
suppliers and service providers.
Coverage rate of direct suppliers and service
providers with human rights risk analysis [%]
100
100
100
Security of Supply
We are committed to ensure
a reliable and future-proof
energy supply for our network
area in order to create a
resilient energy system for
households and businesses.
Grid stability
We guarantee a consistently high grid stability and
security of supply in our network area over the long term.
SAIDI [min./year]
6.41
5.76
< industry
   average
Cyber security
We are strengthening our resilience against the increasing
threats from cyber attacks.
Percentage of NIS2-affected companies with CMMI
certification readiness for cyber security [%]
n/a
n/a
100
Sustainability Strategy 2030 - Social

Base Year
Actual Value
Target Value
Our Fields of Action
Our Guiding Principles
Our Goals
Our Key Performance Indicators
2024
2025
2030
Responsible
Corporate
Governance
For us, entrepreneurial action
is synonymous with integrity
and lawful, responsible
business conduct. This attitude
shapes our corporate culture.
Corporate culture
We promote a corporate culture that is actively
experienced and shaped by our employees.
Pulse check
n/a
n/a
in consultation
Data protection
We ensure consistent compliance with data protection
regulations.
Training rate data protection [%]
94.9
90.3
> 95
Compliance
We consistently align our actions with our Code of
Conduct and systematically prevent compliance
violations.
Training rate compliance [%]
95.2
92.8
> 95
Number of convicted corruption cases [#]
0
0
0
Political engagement
As partners with practical experience, we engage in
active dialogue with politicians and contribute our
expertise to create a stable environment for business
decisions and strategic planning.
qualitatively
 n/a
n/a
n/a
Sustainability Strategy 2030 - Governance

EWE AG
Tirpitzstr. 39
26122 Oldenburg
Germany
Phone: +49 441 4805-0
Fax: +49 441 803-3999
Mail: nachhaltigkeit@ewe.de
www.ewe.com
Sustainability Strategy 2030