Climate and Environmental Policy
The use of renewable resources involves intervention in nature that inevitably impacts the environment. It is our responsibility to minimise that disruption as much as possible. Landsvirkjun’s Climate and Environmental Policy defines our areas of focus and is our guide to success.
Our Climate and Environmental Policy
„Landsvirkjun contributes to a sustainable world through environmentally sustainable energy generation, aligned with global goals to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.
We respect the Icelandic landscape and natural environment and continually strive to optimise the use of resources and prevent wastage. We safeguard biodiversity guided by an ecosystem-based approach. Emphasis is placed on understanding and minimising the environmental impact of our operations and preventing environmental incidents.
We actively participate in the global response to climate change. We systematically work towards reducing our carbon emissions, supporting Iceland’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, and responding to climate change-induced challenges and opportunities.“
Our Action Plan
The Climate and Environmental Policy includes an action plan with ambitious goals and actions that reflect our priorities for the coming years.
In this way, we ensure that the policy is implemented.
Hörður Arnarson, CEO of Landsvirkjun
„The world is confronting complex challenges that affect societies and the planet’s ecosystems. Landsvirkjun is committed to doing its part to support Iceland’s and the international community’s climate and environmental obligations.
In Landsvirkjun’s Climate and Environmental Policy, we outline our priorities and the guiding principles that drive continuous improvement and deliver lasting results.“
