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Green energy right, now

The transition to green energy can achieve even more than reducing emissions, if we work together now to build it right.

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COP27: Laying the groundwork to build green energy right, now

Rasmus Skov, Head of Global Engagement at Ørsted, explains how green energy is the key not only to zero-emissions energy but to a just, flourishing future.

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Why does climate adaptation matter for coastal ecosystems and communities?

Samir Whitaker, Biodiversity Lead Specialist at Ørsted, shares insights into the climate adaptation strategies that can help protect people and nature from the effects of climate change.

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Fact file: What role do carbon credits play?

How can carbon credits purchased on the voluntary carbon market help compensate for companies’ residual emissions?

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Deeper waters, stronger winds

Floating wind turbines are bringing offshore renewable energy generation to new waters, expanding the global resource potential of wind energy. Today, floating offshore wind has begun the same journey that made fixed-bottom offshore wind a competitive renewable energy technology at scale. Learn how Ørsted is partnering with other leading providers to develop floating wind and realise its great potential.

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Theme: Net-Zero

It all needs to add up

What makes a credible corporate climate pledge?

When corporations commit to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, how can we be sure their pledges really add up?

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Expert take: Green electricity

Svend Brun Hansen, Lead Environmental Advisor at Ørsted explains how companies can make green electricity part of their journey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Expert take: Net-Zero steel

Fredrik Åberg, Lead Category Manager for Steel at Ørsted explains why and how we need to decarbonise steelmaking, which is essential to manufacturing wind turbines.

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Need for Speed white paper

White paper

Need for Speed

Europe's energy crisis and the latest alarming report by the IPCC all point towards the same solution: we need to significantly increase renewable energy and decrease our dependence on polluting fossil fuels for energy. Our white paper proposes a new approach towards the deployment of offshore wind and renewable power-to-X – from planning processes to integration – to ensure the buildout is both speedy and sustainable.

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Bjarke Ingels and Mads Nipper

Mads Nipper and Bjarke Ingels in conversation

Watch two leaders discuss the roles of their respective industries in accelerating climate action - and how to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.

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Decarbonising supply chains with Siemens Gamesa

Watch Jonas Pagh Jensen from Siemens Gamesa give this strategic supplier’s perspective on decarbonising the offshore wind supply chain.

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Fish in the ocean

Expert take: Why the health of our oceans is vital to us

Ocean health is vital to humanity. Madeline Hodge, Lead Sustainability Advisor at Ørsted explains why need to protect it.

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Expert take: What happens when the wind doesn’t blow?

How do we ensure energy is available at all times when it's generated by wind and solar power? Magnus Hornø Gottlieb explains.

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Expert take: To protect the ocean, leaders must get these three things right

Thomas Thune Andersen, Ørsted’s Chair, sets out the challenges to be overcome in fighting climate change while protecting oceans.

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