ESRS Standard
ESRS Standard
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10. The undertaking shall disclose its key resource use and circular economy actions in accordance with the provisions of ESRS 2 GDR-A.
Examples from previous practice
Examples from previous practice
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E5-2 – Sustainability and resource efficiency
Design and supply chain
Together with a leading turbine manufacturer, we have committed to sourcing at least 25% of the towers for future offshore wind projects from recycled steel, which reduces the carbon footprint of these towers by about 25%. We are also committing to use rotor blades made from recycled materials as soon as they become commercially available, to tackle one of the industry's biggest circularity problems.
Recycling and circular economy
Our industry-wide project to recycle wind turbine blades achieved a breakthrough by extracting high-quality glass fibres from old blades that can be reused to make new blades. With local partners, we are also testing innovative recycling methods, for example the use of turbine materials in construction, which also creates employment opportunities in local communities.
Solar recycling
In cooperation with a solar recycling specialist, we are optimising the recycling of end-of-life solar panels in order to return valuable materials to the supply chain. Our goal of achieving 100% recycling and reuse of solar panels now applies to our entire global portfolio.
Circular strategy and life-cycle optimisation: As a member of the coalition for circular economy in the wind industry, we are developing approaches for refurbishing and reusing old wind turbine components. By working with recycling specialists, we improve the availability of spare parts, reduce costs and lower the environmental impact.
These projects and partnerships show our commitment to the sustainable use of resources and help to advance the circular economy in our industry.
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