Product and service information (PR3)
Vattenfall complies with local regulatory requirements regarding product information and labelling, and issues regarding this are dealt with by the local marketing organisations. Vattenfall meets the product information requirements on electricity labelling in national legislation (based on EU-directives), which require that electricity suppliers provide information to all customers on the fuel mix and environmental performance (minimum CO2 emissions and radioactive waste).
In addition, Vattenfall describes its environmental impact in a transparent and detailed manner using life cycle assessments and environmental product declarations. Vattenfall uses life cycle assessments (LCAs) as one method to assess the environmental impact of its operations “from the cradle to the grave”. LCAs have led to improved environmental performance in many areas, including reduced use of water in operations, reduced risk of oil leaching to soil and water, and increased recycling of materials. Vattenfall was the first company in the world to receive an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025.
