Winds of Change

Wind turbines on a green hillside at sunset
17 September 2024

CHAPTER 1 . OUR VISION

Winds of Change

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An example from a different industry that is transferring from a combustion business to a new, innovative non-combustion business. Through observing other businesses on their transformation journey, the initial solution may not be the optimal solution.*


AT A GLANCE

 

Ørsted’s metamorphosis from coal-fired giant to renewable energy pioneer is a remarkable story of sustainable business transformation.

 

85%

 

In 2009, it adopted a transformative strategy, called the 85/15 vision, to transition its power generation mix from 85% fossil fuel-based to 85% renewables-based by 2040

 

86%

 

By 2019, Ørsted was generating 86% of its power from renewables. Its 30-year transformation journey had been completed in just under 10 years

Engineer with laptop overlooking wind turbine at sunset

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