Region Stockholm has awarded Tietoevry with the outsourcing contract to transform the region's entire IT infrastructure and application environment. As part of the agreement, Tietoevry will provide leading hybrid-cloud and AI-ops capabilities that offers a cost-efficient, future-proof and cohesive delivery model. The contract is valid for five years, with an option for an extension of a maximum of seven additional years with a total contract value of approximately one billion SEK.

The agreement ensures an agile and cost-efficient setup that allows Region Stockholm to focus on its core operations, while citizens and personnel gets access to modern digital services and solutions. Region Stockholm is one of Sweden’s largest employers with 45000 employees.

"We are extremely proud to be Region Stockholm's strategic partner in future-proofing their IT environment and give citizens modern digital solutions with our world class hybrid-cloud and AI-ops solutions. With our Nordic team and capacity, we can ensure that Region Stockholm uphold digital sovereignty of its data assets and meet all the regulatory demands. This is a very important deal for us, and it proves that Tietoevry is the local leading partner for the digital transformation of Swedish Public Sector," says Johan Torstensson, Country manager Tietoevry Sweden.

Region Stockholm's based its procurement evaluation on different key criteria's and assessed customer references. Tietoevry was awarded the contract based on the relationship between price and quality, with Tietoevry having both the lowest price and the best quality.

Tietoevry creates purposeful technology that reinvents the world for good. We are a leading technology company with a strong Nordic heritage and global capabilities. Based on our core values of openness, trust and diversity, we work with our customers to develop digital futures where businesses, societies, and humanity thrive.

Our 24,000 experts globally specialize in cloud, data, and software, serving thousands of enterprise and public-sector customers in more than 90 countries. Tietoevry’s annual turnover is approximately EUR 3 billion and the company’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as on Oslo Børs. www.tietoevry.com

Hundreds of jobs could be created in the West Midlands with zero-emission technology advancements creating global export opportunities for Grayson Thermal Systems.

That was the clear message presented to Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, during a recent visit to the firm’s Tyseley base, with bosses at the 44-year-old firm convinced that the switch to greener transport solutions presents a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for their company and the region as a whole.

Managing Director Stuart Hateley believes the area’s traditional strengths in innovation and R&D are already paving the way for new contracts across the world and wants the Government to get behind this drive by making sure that all publicly funded projects feature initiatives that ensure UK-produced goods are given a boost.

(l-r) Stuart Hateley (Grayson Thermal Systems), Andy Street (Mayor of the West Midlands), Ian Hateley and Matthew Hateley (both Grayson Thermal Systems)

His own company is doing its bit, recently investing £2m in R&D, employee upskilling and state-of-the-art testing technology to help it bring a range of zero-emission vehicle products to market that are now being sold into the battery, electric and hydrogen fuel cell, on-highway, off-highway and rail markets.

These solutions are headlined by its Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS), which keeps zero emission vehicles batteries at a stable temperature improving efficiency and extending life.

There has also been significant interest in its complete Vehicle Thermal Management System (VTMS), MagDrive Pump and Electric Water Heater, the latter providing an instant source of clean heat generation that can be transferred for passenger or driver comfort.

“West Midlands manufacturers have really embraced the electrification drive and are exploring ways where they can take conventional technology and transform it into products that will help OEMs achieve zero emission targets,” commented Stuart, who runs Grayson Thermal Systems with his brothers Ian and James.

“From the beginning of 2021 we have enjoyed significant success in the UK, mainland Europe, North America and even further afield with our new suite of products and this is just the start…the potential is huge, with £millions of contracts up for grabs that could create hundreds of jobs here and throughout the supply chain.”

He continued: “It was great to welcome Andy Street to look at our technology developments, which have led to our recent successes and discuss ways in which we could work together to ensure that Government-funded projects deliver even more benefit to the local area.

“A lot of the time it is about making the powers that be aware of what we do in the region and the amazing technical expertise and proven technology we have on our doorstep.

“The conversations were very positive and there was a genuine desire from all parties to explore ways where we could accelerate the development of the region’s ‘electric’ supply chain, boosting domestic and international trade in the process.”

Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, added his support: “We have a unique opportunity to lead the UK in electrification and the Green Industrial Revolution, and we’ve already enjoyed several funding successes that will help build a more sustainable future – not least when it comes to transport infrastructure.

“But we must continue to explore ways in which we can ensure the full benefit of our greener future can be felt by local businesses, who have the technology, skills and expertise required to bring our plans to life.

“The visit to Grayson Thermal Systems gave me a first-hand insight into the technology we have here in the West Midlands and the opportunities this can bring both locally and on a global scale, as well as the challenges faced by our regional manufacturers. I look forward to continuing to work with firms like Grayson Thermal Systems as we drive the West Midlands forward into a new era.”

Birmingham-based Grayson Thermal Systems has bounced back from the pandemic and is enjoying a surge of new projects, contract wins and orders for its zero-emission range of thermal management products.

Group turnover will grow by another 15% in 2022 and more than 40 new jobs have already been created, with further positions now available across engineering, operations and administration.

For further information, please visit www.graysonts.com

UNTHA Polska will be heading to the renowned waste and recycling trade fair – IFAT – in late May, as the shredding technology business prepares for one of its largest machinery showcases in years.

The huge five-day event – which will take place in Munich from 30 May to 3 June – will enable delegates to get up close to a range of UNTHA machines, watch live demonstrations of the shredders tackling a range of materials, visit a neighbouring customer’s site to see an operational facility in action, discover more about UNTHA’s service packages, and meet some of the firm’s most knowledgeable colleagues from all over the world.

And UNTHA Polska’s sales manager Pawel Pietowski will be at the heart of it all.

Visitors to UNTHA’s vast stand – hall B6, 127/226 – will be met with:

• The new ZR two-shaft pre-shredder which boasts the lowest total operating costs in its class, and with two key cutting concepts, is perfect for the high-volume shredding of bulky wastes, wood, metals and WEEE.
• The ultra-flexible, tried-and-tested XR class which is available as both a static and mobile machine. This high performance waste shredder has transformed recycling, biomass and alternative fuel production facilities across five continents.
• The globally-acclaimed RS four-shaft recycling technology – which marked the start of UNTHA’s story over 50 years ago. With a number of machines in this range from compact to heavy duty solutions, the UNTHA RS40 and RS30 for document and data destruction, will be on show at IFAT.
• The intelligent condition monitoring system UNTHA GENIUS – a cloud-based data-rich tool which helps monitor, measure and optimise shredder productivity in real-time.
• And the full range of services from the UNTHA Service Competence Centre.

Outside in the VDMA live shows, the UNTHA XR mobil-e will also prove what it’s capable of in the biomass market. And for IFAT visitors keen to see UNTHA’s shredding technology handling the most challenging of materials – that you won’t see at the expo – a private shuttle bus will transfer VIP guests to a customer’s site in the greater Munich area. This registration-only experience will shine the spotlight on a number of different UNTHA machines, tackling multiple tricky applications – even those typically deemed uneconomical to shred.

“IFAT is without doubt, the place where the industry’s leading decision makers gather, from across the world,” commented UNTHA Polska’s sales manager Pawel Pietowski. “But excitement for IFAT 2022 is particularly high, not least because of the international trade fair hiatus caused by the pandemic.

“So, we’re coming to make an especially big impact this time. Think ground-breaking engineering innovations, digital technologies that make shredders work harder than ever before, and service packages that mean customers can continue to optimise their machines long into the future. This all equates to unrivalled return on investment, which is one of the reasons we’ve been busier than ever since the start of the pandemic.

“UNTHA will not disappoint at IFAT 2022.”

Earlier this year, UNTHA unveiled global turnover had reached a record €70m. The company has more than 10,000 shredders in operation worldwide.

For up-to-date information about UNTHA's presence at IFAT, or to register for the off-site shredding demonstration, please visit: https://www.untha.com/en/fairs/ifat2022.

MOL Group is standing in solidarity with the Ukrainian energy sector in times of war and provides equipment support to assist the steady and safe operation of the Ukrainian energy network. So far, MOL has offered a total of €290,000 in equipment, of which the Ukrainian side confirmed the need for €50,000 worth of assets, which the company will deliver to the border. MOL Group is continuously monitoring the arising needs under the equipment support programme and is actively working to extend the support.

• MOL Group participates in the equipment support programme for the Ukrainian energy sector
• The company has so far offered a total of €290,000 in equipment, with the Ukrainian side confirming the need for €50,000 of the donations
• The equipment to support the continuity of oil and gas production will be delivered to the Ukrainian border by MOL itself
• The company is continuously monitoring emerging needs and working on extending the asset support.

MOL Group has joined the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) initiative and participates in the equipment support programme for Ukraine. The aim of the industry cooperation is to help remedy the damage caused by the war and to help the Ukrainian energy network to continue functioning. The programme is coordinated by the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) and the Energy Community, while the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine provides regular and accurate information on the equipment needed to keep the network running.

MOL Group has so far offered a total of €290,000 worth of equipment, of which the Ukrainian side has confirmed the need for €50,000 worth of assets until this point. The assemblies, tube rounds and parts contributing to the continuity of oil and gas production and the continued operation of the energy network will be delivered by MOL itself to the Ukrainian border. Negotiations between the Energy Community and the Ukrainian authorities continue, with MOL monitoring the emerging needs and working on providing further support under the support programme.

"We stand in solidarity with Ukraine, and we are committed to the industry coalition that supports the continued operation of the Ukrainian energy network. MOL Group has also joined the IOGP equipment aid programme and is in full cooperation with the European institutions coordinating the programme. With joint efforts, we do our best to make the asset support as effective as possible and we hope that our donations can make a meaningful contribution to the smooth functioning of oil and gas production in Ukraine and thus the entire energy system" said Ádám Homonnay, Vice President of Upstream at MOL Hungary.

About MOL Group

MOL Group is an international, integrated oil, gas, petrochemicals and consumer retail company, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. It is active in over 30 countries with a dynamic international workforce of 25,000 people and a track record of more than 100 years. MOL Group operates three refineries and two petrochemicals plants under integrated supply chain-management in Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia, and owns a network of almost 2000 service stations across 10 countries in Central & South Eastern Europe. MOL’s exploration and production activities are supported by more than 85 years’ experience in the field of hydrocarbons and 30 years in the injection of CO2. At the moment, there are production activities in 9 countries and exploration assets in 14 countries.

MOL is committed to transform its traditional fossil-fuel-based operations into a low-carbon, sustainable business model and aspires to become net carbon neutral by 2050 while shaping the low-carbon circular economy in Central-and Eastern Europe.

ABB has just released the 2/2022 edition of ABB Review, the company’s technical journal. ABB Review has been in continuous publication since 1914, making it one of the longest-running corporate journals of any kind. A perennial source of technical inspiration and education, ABB Review presents some of the company’s most cutting-edge innovations across scientific and technological domains in a raft of commercial and industrial contexts, setting out the unique point of view of ABB researchers, engineers and technicians on key technology trends and topics. Recent editions have covered subjects like logistics, assets and connectivity and machines with intelligence.   

• New issue charts some of the most exciting innovations in the ABB Ability^TM portfolio of digital solutions 
• Articles from ABB experts examine key use cases for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) in enabling better decision-making at scale 
• Readers are invited to provide their feedback on future editorial directions for the journal

The new issue focuses squarely on the ABB Ability portfolio of solutions, a collection of more than 170 industrial IoT offerings from ABB serving commercial and industrial customers in a wide range of settings. Combining software innovation with connectivity, ABB Ability helps the company’s customers to undertake billions of better decisions across the enterprise to drive greater productivity, enhance agility and lower emissions. Some of the stories in the new edition of the journal touch on the role of the industrial IoT in empowering improved marine navigation, water management, asset performance management and energy efficiency.

“I am pleased that this quarter’s edition of ABB Review is dedicated to all things ABB Ability,” writes ABB CEO Björn Rosengren in the issue’s opening pages. “Whether it’s enabling more autonomous operations in oceangoing vessels, tapping into the potential of digital switchgear and real-time energy management, or using machine learning and edge-based analytics to optimize performance in asset-intensive industries, ABB Ability solutions are powering new ways to work for safer, smarter and more sustainable operations.”

Though ABB Review is one of the longest-running corporate technical magazines in the world, it continues to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of its broad readership. For example, a few years ago, the Review’s editorial staff freshened the look of the journal with a more reader-friendly presentation of stories, engaging graphics and strong visuals. Now the team is again looking at how the needs and preferences of today’s readership have changed. Do they want to receive ABB Review more frequently? Do they prefer to read it online or in print form? Are there any topics in which readers are especially interested? To better understand this evolving landscape, readers are invited to complete a short survey that can help steer editorial decisions for future issues of ABB Review.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com 

Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, has been appointed capital delivery partner by Esseco UK for the company’s chemical production facility in Wakefield, England.

The five-year contract will see Wood draw on its rich experience and capability in asset maintenance and operations to increase efficiencies, optimise performance and enable production growth at the facility.

Under the site capital plan, Wood will deliver engineering, procurement and construction services including site upgrades and modifications to ensure operational reliability and enhance productivity.

The contract award supports Wood’s diversification strategy and positions the company for further growth as it expands its operational footprint across the industrial clusters in the Yorkshire region.

Craig Shanaghey, Wood’s President of Operations across Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “We are delighted to have secured this new contract with Esseco UK which will see Wood apply our decades of experience in reliable and intelligent operations, maintenance and modifications to support the development and manufacturing of key products in the chemicals sector.

Image of Wakefield facility © Esseco UK

“This contract marks another significant step in leveraging our engineering capability and cross-sector experience to diversify our portfolio into markets where we can truly add value for our clients and partners. We look forward to building our relationship with Esseco UK to enhance productivity and performance at their Wakefield facility and enable their continued growth.”

Ruggero Pellegrin, Esseco UK Site Director, said: “Esseco UK’s vision puts environmental, social and governance values at the forefront of our Company’s agenda. At Esseco UK, we measure success taking into consideration the impacts on the environment and society. This is in line with the ethical values that have characterised our Group since its foundation. In Wood, we see the ideal partner to strengthen our site in a sustainable way, ensuring that we have access to the best professionals and technologies to design, build, operate, and maintain our assets. This will generate the maximum value for the wider community.”

The contract will be delivered through Wood’s office in Darlington, drawing on valuable support from the local supply chain in Yorkshire.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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Esseco UK is a subsidiary of Esseco Group, an Italian industrial company leader in Sulphur derivates. Esseco UK’s products are used in many different industries including waste and potable water treatment, offshore oil drilling, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, specialised de-icing, and agriculture. www.essecouk.com

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Thordon Bearings will run a series of web-based technical seminars to help Canadian hydro power plant operators recognize and solve common problems with wicket gate bushings, turbine guide bearings, turbine shaft seals, and cooling water & filtration systems.

The first in a series of four 45-minute technical webinars, to be broadcast on May 27th 2022, at 11:00 EDT, will inform industry engineers of the best approach to recognizing and solving turbine control and regulation issues often related to wicket gate and linkage bushings.

Presenting a number of case studies where hydro plants have experienced stuck gates, broken shear pins and overloaded servos – all symptomatic of a potential bearing issue – Ryan Edmonds, Business Development Manager – Thordon Bearings, Hydro & Industrial, will offer advice on how to prevent repeated failures and reduce maintenance and replacement costs.

Edmonds explains: “Turbine regulation is difficult if gates are stuck because of bearing problems. Not being able to regulate the wicket gates can result in loss of control of the unit, which in turn can lead to more damage, resulting in lost revenue from down time or damaged equipment. This webinar will cover many root causes that are often missed, with a technical explanation as to how they might be resolved. This will also include tips that can save time and money. Practical examples will be shared by Thordon experts based on actual experiences seen globally, and solved locally.”

These technical sessions are particularly suited to operators of aging power stations, and for new maintenance technicians and engineers that want to broaden their knowledge of the mechanical systems affecting turbine reliability. There can be a lot of misunderstanding relating to bearings and seals, with operators often treating the symptom rather than the root cause of the problem.”

Left: Ryan Edmonds, Business Development Manager – Hydro & Industrial, Thordon Bearings Right: Greg Auger P. Eng., Founder - Millstream Engineering (authorized Thordon Distributor)

Subsequent technical sessions planned for the 3rd and 10th of June will look at the increasing popularity of water lubricated bearings and use of elastomeric materials for large turbine shaft seals, and how these innovations can solve a number of common issues encountered by turbine operators worldwide.

Greg Auger, P. Eng., founder of Millstream Engineering, adds: “We are bringing more than 30 years of experience in the hydro industry to this series of online technical seminars. The aim is to provide new insights and share our experience of the common challenges, which, hopefully, will help operators reduce downtime and maintenance costs.”

“Water-lubricated turbine guide bearings have been used since the earliest days of hydropower, but are now experiencing a resurgence in popularity because the environmental and maintenance benefits gained by eliminating the risk of oil/water contamination and improved access to the shaft seal assembly. Materials and design guidelines used for turbine bearings and shaft seals have continuously evolved and improved, so staying up to date on the latest developments is critical in order to implement the most reliable solutions in a refurbishment or overhaul project,” says Auger.

The fourth and final technical session in the series on June 17th, will focus on cooling water filtration systems used for bearing and seal cooling. Lubricating water is essential for a turbine bearing and shaft sealing systems, so understanding the available technologies in the marketplace is critical to selecting the best solution for each application. This webinar will provide an overview of the technical concepts behind different filtration technologies, including the similarities and differences in maintenance, efficiency, and help attendees to understand why it is so important to the longevity of seals and bearings.

Hydro plant operators can register to attend these free technical sessions by clicking the link below: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/thordonbearings-hydrowebinars

About Thordon Bearings

Thordon Bearings designs and manufactures a complete range of journal bearing and seal systems for marine, clean power generation, pump and other industrial markets. These products are built using Thordon proprietary non-metallic polymer materials that are lubricated with water eliminating oil or grease usage, meaning ZERO risk of oil pollution to our rivers, lakes and oceans.  Thordon systems and bearings are available worldwide through over 75 agents and distributors.

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2022 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams.  

The 2022 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic, resilient culture, as well as strong financials. This year’s designees continued to propel their businesses forward by prioritizing purpose, investing in their workforces and demonstrating their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

“It is an honor to receive this award in consecutive years. Our key focus continues to be the growth and delivery of sustainable solutions to our customers around the world.  Throughout Solenis, our leaders are dedicated to enhancing employee experiences, supporting customers in their sustainability journeys and creating value across all stakeholder groups. I am proud of our team for achieving these ambitious goals while completing a major acquisition and adjusting to new ownership,” said Philip M. Patterson Jr., Solenis senior vice president and chief financial officer. 

Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 40 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program. 

About the Best Managed Companies Program 
The Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective countries through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates four key criteria in their management skills and practices — strategy, execution, culture and governance/financials. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit www.usbestmanagedcompanies.com.   

About Solenis  
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, packaging paper and board, tissue and towel, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power, municipal, and pool and spa markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids and functional additives, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact and maintain healthy water. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 47 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 6,000 professionals in 120 countries across five continents. Solenis is a 2022 US Best Managed Company. 

As asset reliability collaborators within the industrial segment, SKF and AWS are taking scalability of condition monitoring and data analysis to a new level as well as collaborating on the next generation of SKF’s condition monitoring technologies.

Gothenburg, 26 April 2022: SKF and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company have announced a collaboration to reinvent the field of industrial machine reliability and predictive maintenance with a joint solution. The engagement will deliver an easy-to-use and easy-to-scale condition monitoring and analysis solution that makes the ability to collect and analyze data using machine learning technologies available to a wider range of applications and customers.

As a first step, SKF will combine its knowledge of rotating machinery and predictive maintenance with AWS’s Industrial AI servicesthat bring industrial expertise, AI and machine learning technologies together. The solution is comprised of sensors, gateways and a machine learning service that is easy to install, commission, and scale. SKF and AWS will also collaborate on the next generation of SKF’s data analysis platform.

By adding this solution to its current portfolio of condition monitoring products, SKF can help large manufacturing sites increase the number of rotating assets in the end user’s predictive maintenance programs by several thousands. SKF’s solution will provide these sites with machine alerts and alarms, enabling smarter, better decision making, and more efficient maintenance planning and scheduling. The same solution can also be utilized by entry-level users and small to mid-sized manufacturers, making the ability to use AI-driven analysis available to a larger portion of the industrial market segment.

John Schmidt, President Industrial Region Americas of SKF, says: “The key to maximizing the business value of machine data lies in scale. With more condition monitoring tools available for a wider variety of their assets, end users will gain more insights leading them to improved machine performance.”

Vasi Philomin, Vice President of AI Services at AWS says: “AWS's engagement with SKF spotlights how machine learning technologies, combined with scalability of the AWS cloud and condition monitoring expertise, can come together to improve operational efficiencies for industrial customers. Together with SKF, we are excited to deliver scalable, easy-to-use industrial solutions that will accelerate the pace of operational innovation for industrial customers of all sizes.”

SKF’s mission is to be the undisputed leader in the bearing business. We do this by offering solutions that reduce friction and CO2 emissions, whilst at the same time increasing machine uptime and performance. Our products and services around the rotating shaft include bearings, seals, lubrication management, artificial intelligence and wireless condition monitoring. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 81,732 million and the number of employees was 42,602. www.skf.com

® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.

Tietoevry ’s carbon reduction targets have been verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in line with the level of reduction needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This is an important milestone towards Tietoevry’s ambition of becoming net zero in own operations by 2025. 

To highlight the importance of sustainability across its operations, the company has included ESG indicators, CO₂ reductions and diversity and inclusion, as part of its incentive program for the management.

”We take it upon ourselves to reduce our own carbon footprint and help our customers and society at large to become more efficient in energy and resource usage. Together we can pave the way towards carbon neutrality with sustainable IT solutions and innovative technology,” says Kia Haring, Head of Communications and Sustainability at Tietoevry.

”Our long-term targets are defined in our Sustainability game plan 2023 – and extended now through our commitments to Science Based Targets. In our sustainability game plan, we have set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in own operations by 2025, and with the Science Based Targets initiative, we are now expanding our ambitions further in our supply chain. Including ESG aspects also in the company’s remuneration schemes is a concrete step to enforce these ambitions and highlight the importance of sustainability across our operations,” Kia Haring continues.

Tietoevry’s commitments to Science Based Targets:

• to 90% reduction of CO₂ emissions in scope 1 and 2 by 2026 from 2020 base-year.
• to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 80% in 2020 to 100% by 2026
• to reduce scope 3 business travel GHG emissions 47% per average full-time employee by 2030 from 2019 base-year
• that 70% of its significant suppliers by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, will have science based targets by 2026.

Read more on our Sustainability Gameplan 2023.

About Science-based targets initiative

Science-based targets provide companies with a clearly-defined path to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals. ​More than 1,000 businesses around the world are already working with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Ambitions are set for 5, 10 or 15 years​. Scope covers own operations and supply chain. More information: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/ ​

About Tietoevry

Tietoevry creates purposeful technology that reinvents the world for good. We are a leading technology company with a strong Nordic heritage and global capabilities. Based on our core values of openness, trust and diversity, we work with our customers to develop digital futures where businesses, societies, and humanity thrive.

Our 24,000 experts globally specialize in cloud, data, and software, serving thousands of enterprise and public-sector customers in more than 90 countries. Tietoevry’s annual turnover is approximately EUR 3 billion and the company’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as on Oslo Børs. www.tietoevry.com