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Fortum Oyj

Fortum Corporation

Fortum Oyj is a Nordic energy company specializing in CO2-free power generation and heat supply.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Jan 2026 · ITRE and energy related topics, competitiveness and digitalisation

Meeting with Antti Timonen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

13 Jan 2026 · Competitiveness, Tech sovereignty, Security of energy supply and resilience, Digitalisation and AI

Meeting with Pierre Schellekens (Director Energy)

2 Dec 2025 · Exchange of views on phasing out Russian nuclear materials

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič), Chiara Galiffa (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič) and

6 Nov 2025 · EU–US Trade Relations and Competitiveness.

Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament) and Orano and

6 Nov 2025 · Politique énergétique européenne

Meeting with Katri Kulmuni (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2025 · Ilmastolaki, tulevat energia-asiat

Meeting with Aleksandra Kordecka (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and SSAB AB and

4 Nov 2025 · The meeting covered three key topics: an exchange of views on driving competitive transformation and addressing investment barriers, a discussion on the Industrial Accelerator Act, including the low carbon Steel Label.

Meeting with Monika Zsigri (Head of Unit Energy)

29 Oct 2025 · Exchange on revision of the energy security framework

Nordic Energy Company Fortum Urges EU Resilience Investments and Crisis Cooperation

13 Oct 2025
Topic — Revision of EU energy security framework following Russia-Ukraine crisis and energy weaponization.
Message — Fortum requests enhanced cross-border cooperation, sufficient financing for security investments, and new rights for critical infrastructure companies to protect assets. They propose a Resilience Label, shared strategic reserves for spare parts, and regular crisis training exercises.1234
Why — This would provide funding for fortifying assets and reduce financial burden of security upgrades.5
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Nordic energy company urges stable demand signals to unlock clean electricity investment

9 Oct 2025
Topic — Consultation on removing barriers to electricity adoption across European energy demand sectors.
Message — Fortum requests clear electrification targets, credit guarantees for long-term power contracts, and proactive grid expansion. They argue stable climate goals and affordable electricity access for SMEs are essential to unlock investment and accelerate industrial decarbonisation.123
Why — This would reduce investment risk and create stable revenues for their renewable energy projects.45
Impact — Fossil fuel heating suppliers lose market share as oil and gas boilers face phase-out.6
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Response to Heating and cooling strategy

9 Oct 2025

H&C strategy should ensure, enable and accelerate the de-carbonization, energy security, energy efficiency and affordability in the heating and cooling and its potential to integrate with the low carbon electricity system. This will require to effectively and imperatively phase out the use of fossil fuels in buildings and industries. Efficient district heating and cooling (eDHC) as targeted beyond 2030 should play a growing role in urban areas in the strategys subject matters and delivery. Our key proposals for the preparation of new H&C strategy are the following: 1. Strengthen national engagement and resourcing to timely and functionally sensibly implement FF55 legislation (RED3, EED and EPBD) in order to boost the transformation of the DHC systems and on-site heating and cooling solutions to become energy efficient and de-carbonized with a view towards 2040. 2. Design and summarize key fundamental regulatory characteristics as core enablers for the de-carbonization, electrification and energy efficiency of the DHC sector and on-site H&C sector with special focus on the potential for energy system integration. 3. Acknowledge the significant diversity across Member States in terms of regulatory frameworks, market structures, and technological readiness. 4. Establish a knowledge center to monitor systematically and consistently heat market transition, to recognize best practices, to co-ordinate between Member States and to present tested and well-justified non-binding policy and regulatory advice which should be tailored to varying national heat market conditions (i.e. regulatory regimes, emission reduction barriers and drivers, and de-carbonization outcomes). 5. Emphasize further the feasibility of different technologies (including RE CHP), regulatory solutions and the benefits of electrified and de-carbonized DHC both from heating and cooling system and from low carbon electricity system perspectives i.e. energy system integration as a necessary enabler. 6. Ensure regulatory accuracy and predictability both in the EU and Member States since this is a key prerequisite to successfully carry out the de-carbonization transition which can take at least 10-15 years in municipalities or countries still using mainly fossil fuels. 7. The DHC system operators should have a clear mandate and incentives to take the key role in the low carbon heating and cooling planning: target-setting, CAPEX planning, financing and deployment. The governments, national authorities and municipalities need to provide critical political and regulatory frameworks to boost for de-carbonization and electrification of heating and cooling, and especially DHC. 8. Design long-term and comprehensive public financing schemes linked with the planning of low carbon heating and cooling that would cover the majority of technologies which DHC systems need to implement during their journeys of emission reduction. 9. Collect and prepare an EU level sectoral assessment of the potential, barriers and most applicable sectoral solutions to boost waste heat reuse with access to DHC infrastructures based on national comprehensive assessments (EED 25§) and other existing analysis. 10. Waste heat from an industrial or a tertiary process should entirely be treated in parity with renewable energy. A wide-ranging by-product definition should be the most relevant criterion for waste heat. 11. CAPEX support should be prioritized in industrial heat and cool de-carbonization over operational support to deploy forerunning pilot cases at scale since high upfront costs create a main barrier. Investments in industries and tertiary sectors e.g. in data centers to de-carbonize and reuse waste heat need significant CAPEX. More information, precedence and reasoning in our attached full response.
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Meeting with Isabella Lövin (Member of the European Parliament) and Technology Industries of Finland (Teknologiateollisuus ry) and

1 Oct 2025 · CBAM, competitiveness, net-zero products etc

Meeting with Eero Heinäluoma (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Sept 2025 · Ajankohtaiset energia-asiat, ml. ydinvoima

Meeting with Dan Jørgensen (Commissioner) and

15 Sept 2025 · Competitiveness

Meeting with Jessika Roswall (Commissioner) and

15 Sept 2025 · current priorities

Fortum urges EU to lead global climate-trade and carbon partnerships

10 Sept 2025
Topic — The initiative defines the EU's global climate and energy strategy for 2025-2029.
Message — Fortum urges the EU to reclaim leadership in international climate negotiations and diplomacy. They recommend linking the emissions trading system with global partners and carbon markets. They support economic partnerships to secure critical raw materials for the transition.123
Why — Global carbon pricing would level the playing field and boost European industrial competitiveness.4
Impact — Major economies with rising emissions face pressure to adopt stricter climate targets.5
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Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

2 Jul 2025 · EU Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity

Meeting with Vesa Terävä (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

13 Jun 2025 · Upcoming revision of the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATD)

Meeting with Katarina Koszeghy (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra)

12 Jun 2025 · Tax Simplification, ATAD Directive (experience with application of interest limitation rule)

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union) and

12 Jun 2025 · Tax Simplification, ATAD Directive (experience with application of interest limitation rule)

Meeting with Bertrand L'Huillier (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné), Laia Pinos Mataro (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

4 Jun 2025 · Energy sector – Nuclear / Batteries

Meeting with Katri Kulmuni (Member of the European Parliament)

3 Jun 2025 · Akkukierrätys

Meeting with Eero Heinäluoma (Member of the European Parliament)

3 Jun 2025 · Project Fortum Hydromet

Meeting with Antti Timonen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen), Silke Dalton (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

2 Jun 2025 · Energy security and resilience

Fortum calls for nuclear-friendly EU investment and funding rules

12 May 2025
Topic — The Commission is gathering views on investment needs for the European nuclear ecosystem.
Message — Fortum demands technology neutrality and equal access to EU funding. They propose streamlining state aid approvals and harmonizing regulations to accelerate deployment.123
Why — Access to affordable public financing would significantly cut their nuclear production costs.4
Impact — Renewable energy providers may face increased competition for previously exclusive EU funding pots.5
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Meeting with Alice Teodorescu Måwe (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Apr 2025 · Energipolitik

Meeting with Katri Kulmuni (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Mar 2025 · Ydinvoima

Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament) and Teréga

27 Mar 2025 · Politique énergétique européenne

Fortum urges making taxonomy OpEx reporting voluntary for companies

26 Mar 2025
Topic — Proposed amendments to EU sustainability rules aimed at simplifying corporate taxonomy disclosures.
Message — Fortum requests making EU Taxonomy OpEx reporting voluntary for capital-intensive power sectors. They also seek flexible reporting templates and early publication of implementation guidance.123
Why — The company would reduce regulatory overhead and safeguard its existing environmental alignment status.45
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Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Mar 2025 · Discuss upcoming legislative initiatives

Response to Evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives

5 Mar 2025

We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the Public Procurement Act, which is crucial to making the procurement process more accessible and efficient. The current system is overly bureaucratic and costly, particularly for SMEs. Complex tendering procedures and excessive documentation discourage participation, creating a market dominated by large corporations. Simplifying requirements, reducing paperwork, and improving digital platforms would help level the playing field. The European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), which contains GDPR-sensitive data and over 100 fields, should be streamlined to ease the burden on suppliers. Procurement procedures are also highly time-consuming, requiring significant resources from buyers. To improve efficiency, threshold-based steps and simplified procedures for lower-value cases should be introduced. Additionally, current rules prioritize the lowest price over quality, innovation, and sustainability, especially in the energy sector. Strengthening criteria that reward these aspects and mandating life-cycle cost analysis rather than focusing solely on short-term pricing would yield better results. Cross-border barriers and fragmentation continue to hinder the creation of a unified EU procurement market. Many countries impose national preferences, language barriers, and restrictive rules that limit fair competition. To address this, procurement rules should be harmonized across Member States, standard templates should be available in all EU languages, and national protectionist practices should be discouraged. Another issue is the lack of focus on contract lifecycle management. The Public Procurement Act mainly addresses the Request for Proposal (RfP) phase, but not subsequent contract execution, leading to deviations in final costs. Mechanisms should be put in place to ensure better cost management and oversight throughout contract implementation. In the energy industry, procurement rules are often difficult to interpret, requiring extensive legal support. Streamlining regulations would reduce complexity and enhance accessibility. Procurement processes also require clear and detailed scopes, but for complex technical projects, there should be flexibility to adjust requirements. Allowing modifications within reasonable limits would encourage innovation and improve cost efficiency. For district heating, the public procurement process must ensure competitiveness and lower costs for consumers. As end users still have alternatives like heat pumps, district heating companies need market-driven pricing and operational efficiency. Small companies often need to form partnerships to participate in public tenders, but the ESPD file remains overly complex, containing GDPR-sensitive and sometimes irrelevant questions. The ESPD process should be simplified to reduce administrative burdens on suppliers. We welcome the European Commissions efforts in seeking input and look forward to improvements that enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and fairness in public procurement.
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Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Executive Vice-President) and

4 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views touched upon the energy transition and the protection of critical infrastructure

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Commissioner) and

4 Mar 2025 · Clean Industrial Deal and Competitiveness

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner) and

4 Mar 2025 · Discussion on the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan. The importance of electrification

Meeting with Jörgen Warborn (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Feb 2025 · Energy

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

19 Feb 2025 · Dialogue on the future of the automotive sector – Battery Session

Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Feb 2025 · EU energy policy solutions, CCU

Meeting with Katri Kulmuni (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Jan 2025 · Ajankohtaiset energia-asiat

Meeting with Dario Tamburrano (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Jan 2025 · Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Jan 2025 · Energy policy

Meeting with Laurent Castillo (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Dec 2024 · Politique nucléaire dans l'UE

Fortum urges nuclear recognition in EU low-carbon hydrogen rules

25 Oct 2024
Topic — Establishing a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions methodology for low-carbon fuels and hydrogen.
Message — Fortum recommends allowing long-term nuclear energy contracts and greater flexibility in electricity calculation methods. They also propose moving the review of nuclear recognition from 2028 to 2025.123
Why — This would provide investment certainty and allow for better utilization of nuclear energy assets.45
Impact — Renewable hydrogen projects might face stronger competition for funding if low-carbon fuels are integrated.6
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Meeting with Per Clausen (Member of the European Parliament) and Ørsted A/S and

16 Oct 2024 · Nordic MEPs Breakfast - Insights on Power Markets, Energy Transition and Nordic Competitiveness

Fortum Urges Stricter Definition for Battery Black Mass

10 Oct 2024
Topic — Defining the methodology for calculating and verifying battery recycling efficiency rates.
Message — Fortum requests that black mass be classified exclusively as an intermediate fraction. They propose amending the draft to prevent misinterpreting it as recycled output. Clearer wording is needed to avoid ambiguity in the final regulation.12
Why — Precise definitions protect high-quality recyclers from unfair competition by lower-standard processes.3
Impact — Operators aiming to bypass final processing steps would lose favorable recycling classifications.4
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Meeting with Taneli Lahti (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

16 Sept 2024 · sustainable development

Meeting with Timo Pesonen (Director-General Defence Industry and Space)

5 Sept 2024 · Exchange of views on the new Commission’s work programme and the initiatives to boost the EU’s overall preparedness, to explore the role of energy companies in the overall energy security framework.

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Jul 2024 · State of play of nuclear energy in the EU

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

11 Apr 2024 · Speech on the role of nuclear industry in the decarbonisation of the EU economy with focus on small modular reactors in particular

Meeting with Franc Bogovič (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Feb 2024 · Meeting on nuclear energy topics

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Jan 2024 · Actual EU-policy matters

Meeting with Sirpa Pietikäinen (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Jan 2024 · Relevant energt and climate policies

Response to Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT)

1 Dec 2023

Please find attached Fortum's comments on the proposal for a Council Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT).
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Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament) and ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE and

29 Nov 2023 · Politiques énergétiques de l'UE

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Nov 2023 · Energy policy - general overview

Meeting with Sirpa Pietikäinen (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Nov 2023 · Nuclear Energy, Small modular reactors

Response to Waste Framework review to reduce waste and the environmental impact of waste management

17 Nov 2023

Please find attached Fortum's feedback to the consultation on the Environmental impact of waste management - revision of EU waste framework. The same information can also be found here: https://www.fortum.com/about-us/public-affairs/our-views-and-positions
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Meeting with Eero Heinäluoma (Member of the European Parliament)

25 Oct 2023 · SMRs

Meeting with Franc Bogovič (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

25 Sept 2023 · Meeting on small modular nuclear reactors (SMR)

Fortum urges EU to include nuclear in strategic technology list

14 Jun 2023
Topic — The consultation establishes a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem.
Message — Fortum requests including nuclear and hydropower in the list of strategic net-zero technologies. They demand inclusion of the entire nuclear value chain, including modular reactors. They also advocate for faster permitting speeds matching renewable energy projects.123
Why — This classification would grant Fortum better investment certainty and lower administrative burdens.45
Impact — International competitors in China and Russia would lose their advantage from state subsidies.6
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Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

14 Jun 2023 · Current EU energy topics

Meeting with Mauri Pekkarinen (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

13 Jun 2023 · Discussion on Net Zero Industry Act

Meeting with Ville Niinistö (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

31 May 2023 · Carbon removals (staff level)

Fortum urges EU to prioritize industrial-scale heat pump deployment

26 May 2023
Topic — A plan to accelerate heat pump roll-out for European energy decarbonization.
Message — Fortum suggests splitting the plan into centralized and decentralized sectors. They seek incentives for district heating and exemptions from refrigerant bans.12
Why — Large-scale prioritization helps Fortum expand its urban heating networks cost-effectively.3
Impact — Residential heat pump providers could receive less policy priority and financial support.4
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Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

4 May 2023 · Importance of hydropower in ensuring electricity system flexibility; The application of the electricity market reform to hydropower; How to strengthen the visibility of hydropower as one of the key sources of renewable energy.

Meeting with Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE and

4 May 2023 · Presentation of new business group

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Apr 2023 · Packaging and packaging waste directive

Meeting with Silvia Modig (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Mar 2023 · Waste framework directive and other topical issues (staff level)

Meeting with Emma Wiesner (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Mar 2023 · EUs elmarknadsdesign

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Feb 2023 · Energy market reform, Renewable energy directive, Nature restoration, Fluorinated greenhouse gases

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

9 Feb 2023 · Electricity market design.

Fortum urges EU to recognize waste-derived carbon in removals

7 Feb 2023
Topic — EU regulation establishing a certification framework for industrial and ecosystem carbon removals.
Message — Fortum requests that the definition of carbon removal include waste-derived carbon from incineration. They also suggest the framework support carbon capture in products without requiring geological-level permanence.12
Why — This allows Fortum to monetize carbon captured from their incineration and plastic production operations.3
Impact — Climate groups lose if the framework certifies fossil-based carbon capture as a permanent removal.4
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Meeting with Mauri Pekkarinen (Member of the European Parliament) and Pohjolan Voima Oyj

31 Jan 2023 · Current EU Affairs

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Jan 2023 · Nature restoration law

Meeting with Suvi Leinonen (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

6 Dec 2022 · Energy

Fortum demands legal certainty in EU forced labour ban

29 Nov 2022
Topic — EU initiative to prohibit products made with forced labour on the single market.
Message — Fortum argues that authorities must carry the burden of proof using objective evidence. They want the right to review decisions before customs are notified. Furthermore, penalties should be proportionate and not linked to company turnover.123
Why — This would minimize administrative costs and prevent legal risks from vague regulations.4
Impact — Civil society groups and whistleblowers may face higher barriers when reporting suspected abuses.5
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Meeting with Thor-Sten Vertmann (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson)

8 Nov 2022 · Internal electricity market and nuclear energy

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Nov 2022 · Nuclear energy

Meeting with Taneli Lahti (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

18 Oct 2022 · Global Gateway

Meeting with Mauri Pekkarinen (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Oct 2022 · Discussion on Waste Framework Directive

Meeting with Ville Niinistö (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Oct 2022 · Circular economy

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Oct 2022 · Recycling & waste

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Oct 2022 · Meeting with Fortum on waste management and environmental policies

Meeting with Florian Denis (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness), Katherine Power (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

16 Sept 2022 · derivate energy markets

Fortum warns EU tax rules could stall green investments

29 Jul 2022
Topic — The EU initiative introduces tax allowances for equity-financed investments to reduce debt.
Message — Fortum insists that financing decisions should depend on business factors rather than tax regulations. They argue that both debt and equity are essential for energy projects.12
Why — This preserves their ability to use efficient financing for billion-euro investments.3
Impact — Capital-intensive industries risk double taxation and significantly higher costs of capital.4
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Fortum calls for removal of industrial CO2 phase-out dates

17 Jun 2022
Topic — Establishing a methodology for calculating greenhouse gas savings from renewable transport fuels.
Message — Fortum and Uniper demand the removal of the 2036 phase-out date for industrial carbon dioxide. They also seek simpler rules and updated national electricity grid data.123
Why — Deleting the phase-out date secures future revenues for their synthetic fuel and hydrogen projects.4
Impact — Environmental groups lose if fossil-based carbon remains integrated into the green fuel supply chain.5
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Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

8 Jun 2022 · RED III

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Jun 2022 · energy transition and nuclear power

Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Jun 2022 · EU Energy Policy

Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament)

24 May 2022 · Visit of a waste to energy plant

Fortum demands clear definitions and SME inclusion in sustainability directive

22 May 2022
Topic — This consultation addresses proposed mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for companies.
Message — Fortum seeks clear distinctions between business partners, preferring 'supply chain' over 'value chain.' They also want SMEs included while removing civil liability and directors' duties.123
Why — This would lower compliance risks and ensure Fortum does not inherit suppliers' regulatory burdens.456
Impact — Claimants lose legal protections as Fortum seeks to shift the burden of proof to them.78
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Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

25 Apr 2022 · RED III

Response to Revision of EU rules on Gas

8 Apr 2022

Fortum and Uniper welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission's proposal for a review of the Gas Directive. Our detailed contribution can be found in attachment.
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Response to Revision of EU rules on Gas

8 Apr 2022

Fortum and Uniper welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission's proposal for a review of the Gas Regulation. Our detailed contribution can be found in attachment.
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Response to Proposal for a legislative act on methane leakage in the energy sector

8 Apr 2022

Fortum and Uniper welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission's proposal for a Methane Emissions Regulation. Our detailed contribution can be found in attachment.
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Response to Fighting the use of shell entities and arrangements for tax purposes

6 Apr 2022

Please find attached the feedback on the proposed Directive laying down rules to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes and amending Directive 2011/16/EU.
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Response to Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU

31 Mar 2022

Dear recipient Please find our feedback on the attached document. Yours sincerely Harri-Pekka Korhonen Fortum Oyj
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Meeting with Ville Niinistö (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Mar 2022 · taxonomy nuclear and gas

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Mar 2022 · Taxonomy, Fit for 55

Meeting with Sirpa Pietikäinen (Member of the European Parliament)

3 Mar 2022 · EU Batteries Regulation

Response to Waste Framework review to reduce waste and the environmental impact of waste management

18 Feb 2022

Fortum welcomes the initiative to revise the waste directive with the aim to improve waste management to move further up in the waste hierarchy. Regarding incineration of residual waste, currently new techniques are developed and residues from incineration of waste that historically has been disposed of may be recovered for valuable minerals and metals, which in turn can be recycled into recycled raw materials. In addition, if the carbon dioxide of waste origin is captured from the flue gases and utilized together with hydrogen to produce new raw materials, the process should be considered recycling. Doing so, substantial amounts of carbon could remain bound in materials instead of being emitted into the atmosphere. Hence we urge the Commission to consider redefining the directive as needed, in order to better support the goals of the Green Deal and a transition to a circular economy. Equally important as setting recycling targets for emerging waste streams and materials of particular interest for EU circular economy is to keep track of the waste streams in an efficient way and to have a supportive legislative framework for the efficient follow up of the achievements. Therefore we urge the EU to start to revise the EU list of waste.
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Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

25 Jan 2022 · Presentation on the European Green Deal for Fortum Board of Directors

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

14 Jan 2022 · ETS revision

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and Wärtsilä Corporation

14 Dec 2021 · Taxonomy

Meeting with Morten Petersen (Member of the European Parliament)

25 Oct 2021 · EU Hydrogen Legislation

Meeting with Taneli Lahti (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

28 Sept 2021 · decarbonisation, taxonomy

Meeting with Katherine Power (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness), Peter Power (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

28 Sept 2021 · Green Deal and Fit for 55 package

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Antoine Colombani (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Sarah Nelen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and

3 Jun 2021 · Study on the role of hydrogen in the decarbonisation of steel sector

Fortum-backed energy group urges delay in EU taxonomy reporting

2 Jun 2021
Topic — New disclosure rules for companies reporting activities aligned with the EU Taxonomy.
Message — The group requests a one-year postponement and limits on reporting to only sustainable activities. They argue against mandatory disclosure of forward-looking targets and five years of historical data.12
Why — Lowering disclosure requirements would protect commercially sensitive information and reduce administrative burdens.3
Impact — Investors and the public receive less transparent information regarding companies' long-term transition plans.4
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Meeting with Thor-Sten Vertmann (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson) and Vattenfall and Statkraft AS

27 May 2021 · Contribution du secteur électrique dans le cadre du paquet Fit for 55%.

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and ArcelorMittal and

18 May 2021 · Clean Hydrogen alliance; fit for 55 package

Response to Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/856 as regards the application procedure

14 Apr 2021

RESPONSE TO THE CONSULTATION ON AMENDING DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/856 AS REGARDS THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES UNDER THE INNOVATION FUND Fortum welcomes the initiative and the proposed changes to the current Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/856. The proposed amendments could bring a substantial improvement to the application process for the Innovation Fund (IF) calls for funding. The amendments proposed to Articles 9, 10 and 12 of the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/856, introducing the possibility for a one-stage application for the large-scale calls, would in our view accelerate the deployment of mature projects and provide more efficiency to the application process. Naturally, changes to the application rules should be implemented to the future calls. Current rules for applications should remain applicable for the ongoing large-scale call. The available funding for investments is rather limited thus the Innovation Fund’s role, especially accelerating post-Covid recovery, will be crucial. The projects that are fulfilling the criteria are very important not only from the environmental point of view, but also for creating jobs and boosting development of new technologies. Thus, a simplified application process, with a strong emphasis on project maturity, would bring benefits in faster deployment of the awarded projects.
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Meeting with Stefanie Hiesinger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and Vattenfall and Statkraft AS

8 Mar 2021 · Exchange views on the upcoming initiatives under the Fit for 55 package

Response to Modernising the EU’s batteries legislation

23 Feb 2021

Fortum welcomes the European Commission´s proposal COM(2020) 798 for a regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries, which sets minimum sustainability requirements for batteries in the entire value chain. Having a strong battery value chain is of strategic value and importance for Europe as well as for our industry. Setting targets on recycled content in industrial batteries, electric vehicle batteries and automotive batteries are key measures to increase the demand of recycled raw materials and speed up investments in battery recycling. We urge the EU to also consider setting targets for the uptake of recycled raw materials in the manufacturing of portable Li-Ion batteries. We welcome the high recycling targets and want to point out that collection targets are equally important and should apply to both portable and non-portable batteries. The proposal for an electronic exchange system sharing information necessary for safe recycling and repurposing serves the objectives of the regulation to improve material resource efficiency in the batteries value chain. We enclose Fortum´s position paper with further details.
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Meeting with Taneli Lahti (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

16 Feb 2021 · sustainable finance

Meeting with Helena Hinto (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson), Laure Chapuis (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson)

2 Feb 2021 · Presentation of the company and combined Waste-to-Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project.

Meeting with Seán Kelly (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for opinion)

25 Jan 2021 · Sustainable Carbon Cycles

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action) and Vattenfall and Statkraft AS

22 Jan 2021 · 2030 climate and energy framework

Nordic energy coalition demands technology neutrality in taxonomy

18 Dec 2020
Topic — Establishment of classification criteria for sustainable activities contributing to EU climate objectives.
Message — The coalition calls for technology neutrality and compliance with existing EU legislation. They ask for more time to review criteria affecting hydropower, bioenergy, and nuclear.12
Why — This ensures their carbon-free energy assets remain eligible for green investment funding.34
Impact — Climate goals are undermined by excluding significant portions of carbon-free electricity generation.56
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Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

15 Dec 2020 · CCUS technology development and waste to energy

Response to Protecting biodiversity: nature restoration targets

1 Dec 2020

Fortum’s feedback on the Inception Impact Assessment for the EU nature restoration targets Fortum supports the EU Biodiversity Strategy and its aim to protect and restore species and habitats. Biodiversity loss and the degradation of ecosystems are a severe global concern that has to be tackled. The EU Nature Restoration Plan including the upcoming binding EU nature restoration targets is a key tool to restore damaged ecosystems and ensure their sustainable management. Biodiversity restoration can also significantly contribute to increasing soil carbon storage and sequestration leading to removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Both natural and technological carbon dioxide removals are needed to reach climate neutrality. We suggest the following issues to be considered in the Commission’s Impact Assessment: Planning of the targets to restore degraded ecosystems and making proposals for legislation shall take into account the interlinkages with climate change mitigation. Restoration measures should avoid impacts on CO2-free energy production, such as hydropower, wind power, solar power and bioenergy. This is especially important in order not to counteract the aim to focus restorations on those areas with the highest potential to capture and store carbon. The interlinkages of restoration targets with water legislation (e.g. Water Framework Directive) also need to be considered. Here an important aspect is that hydropower production offers flood protection thus reducing risks for natural disasters. In addition, the geographical and hydrological differences in ecosystems and energy production, e.g. hydropower production in different parts of Europe as well as cost-effectiveness of the restoration actions have to be taken into account in planning of the restoration targets. The EU Biodiversity Strategy suggests several important ecosystems, habitats or species to be considered for restoration, such as free-flowing rivers. As there are thousands of migration barriers which no longer serve any purpose in European rivers, the restoration ambition of free-flowing rivers should be focused on these, through the removal of primarily obsolete barriers as stated in the Strategy. Where dam removals are needed they should be targeted at rivers that have only a minor contribution to renewable electricity and are not significant flexibility providers for the electricity system. The Impact Assessment for restoration targets should include the potential impacts on energy systems, costs for energy production and GHG-emission impacts if renewable energy production would be impacted. For additional information: Minna Torsner, Project Manager, Sustainability minna.torsner@fortum.com +358504534776
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Fortum Urges EU to Strengthen Emissions Trading System

23 Nov 2020
Topic — Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System to meet higher 2030 climate targets.
Message — The company calls for an immediate increase in the linear reduction factor and a one-off reduction of the emissions cap. They also recommend extending the system to include maritime transport and building heating.123
Why — Strengthening the market-driven ETS would protect the company's position as a clean energy producer by reducing market oversupply.45
Impact — Households may face higher energy costs for heating and transport if these sectors are included.67
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Response to Land use, land use change and forestry – review of EU rules

23 Nov 2020

Fortum supports a separate target for greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon removals. The proposal for at least 55% emission reductions should be absolute and it should not include carbon sinks. Also the use of flexibilities from the LULUCF sink should be limited to the current level until there is a robust and trustworthy enough MRV system in place. There is a need for a separate target to increase carbon dioxide removals in all forms of natural and technical solutions. This target could be member state specific, where each member state would have a target that would force them to increase the sinks. The current carbon sink accounting system that is on the member state level, should be made more granular to the landowner level to incentivize deployment of removals. The target for carbon dioxide removals should also include stationary removals like BECCS and DACCS. The carbon removal units that are created would be purchased by member states to meet their quota. Alternatively especially the permanent removals could be included in the EU ETS receiving free allocation and ensuring that volumes are taken from existing allocation. Regarding the options presented in the Inception Impact Assessment, we prefer Options 1 and 2. The current LULUCF Regulation should be strengthened and its ambition should be increased in line with the 2030 Climate Target Plan. For further information: Tatu Hocksell, Specialist, Public Affairs tatu.hocksell@fortum.com, +358 44 062 0940
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Response to Updating Member State emissions reduction targets (Effort Sharing Regulation) in line with the 2030 climate target plan

23 Nov 2020

Fortum is a firm supporter of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) as the main instrument of the EU climate policy, because a well-functioning, market-driven and technology neutral emissions trading is the most cost-efficient instrument to decarbonize the European economy. The EU ETS has proven to be an effective tool in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Emissions in the EU ETS have declined by 33% between 2005 and 2018, while emissions outside the EU ETS have fallen by just 11%. Following the adoption of the new 2030 emissions reduction target, the Commission needs to prepare a holistic analysis on the most cost-efficient pathway to meet the new ambition. All sectors need to contribute to the higher ambition. The key issue is the allocation of the new 2030 target between the three sectors (ETS, ESR, LULUCF). The Impact Assessment has to study various options to increase the target of the ESR sector taking into account the possible extension of the ETS. The 2030 ambition level for ESR has to be consistent with the 2050 climate neutrality objective. In Fortum’s view, carbon pricing should be the main tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The EU ETS should be extended to new sectors currently under the ESR. The Impact Assessment should study the inclusion of maritime, heating of buildings and waste management sector into the ETS. The Impact Assessment should discuss the pros and cons of establishing a stand-alone transitional trading system for the new sectors vs. integrating them directly into the current ETS. Regarding the options presented in the Inception Impact Assessment, we prefer Option 3, where only the sectors not covered by emissions trading are maintained in the ESR. Double coverage of sectors in ESR and ETS (Option 2) has to be avoided: when sectors are transferred from ESR to ETS then only ETS rules should be applied. In Option 3, ESR would have a significantly reduced scope, but member states still have the national emissions reduction targets that should be adjusted in accordance with the new 2030 ambition. In Option 3, most of the EU GHG emissions would be under an EU wide steering mechanism (ETS). Electrification (both direct and indirect) is expected to be an important tool in the decarbonization of the European society. It would be appropriate to have all sectors relevant for electrification under the same steering mechanism in order to avoid price and incentive distortions. In Option 3, this will be realized provided that heating of buildings and transport are moved from the ESR into the ETS. In the ESR sector, a mix of policy instruments would be the most feasible solution with carbon price as the center piece and complemented with national taxation and other policy measures. The Impact Assessment on the ESR has to study the coherence of the Effort Sharing Regulation with the revision of the ETS, LULUCF, REDII, EED, EPBD and ETD. The flexibilities inside the ESR and between the three sectors (ETS, ESR, LULUCF) need to be assessed taking into account the more ambitious targets. For further information: Kari Kankaanpää, Head of Public Affairs Finland kari.t.kankaanpaa@fortum.com, +358 50 453 2330
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Meeting with Jutta Urpilainen (Commissioner)

5 Oct 2020 · Green Deal and Europe’s transition

Response to Revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001

21 Sept 2020

In line with the European Green Deal, and the urgent need for a stronger action against climate change, we strongly support the EU’s climate neutrality goal for 2050 and the recent Commission’s proposal to increase the EU 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target at least 55% from 1990 level. According to the consultation the Commission aims to: • assess how far EU renewable energy rules (Directive 2018/2001/EU) can contribute to a higher EU climate ambition • explore how to accelerate the transition to a more integrated energy system as outlined in the EU energy system integration & hydrogen strategies We would like to share our views on the pathways to achieve the strengthened climate ambition and to accelerate the transition into a more integrated energy system. The climate neutrality goal and the more ambitious EU 2030 climate target should be accompanied by a cost-efficient policy framework to set the European economy on a climate-neutral pathway. Renewable energy plays an important role in reaching carbon neutrality together with other technologies like clean hydrogen, energy storage and CCS/CCU. Carbon pricing is the key to drive the transformation of European economy and to promote the deployment of renewable energy sources. Therefore, the allocation of the revised 2030 climate target between the ETS and non-ETS sectors as well as the upcoming revision of the ETS directive are key to enhance carbon pricing in the EU. ETS is the priority instrument but other measures may also be needed under the RES policy umbrella, such as market-based incentives to create a demand for CO2-free energy, for example PPA and corporate sourcing of renewable energy. In Fortum’s view, policy coherence is a crucial issue in the 2030 climate and energy policy framework. The EU’s renewable energy and energy efficiency targets together with national climate targets in the EU ETS sector are closely interplaying with one another. Therefore, the market stability reserve (MSR) needs to be well-calibrated to maintain efficient policies going forward. A proper impact assessment is therefore needed to assess the interlinkage of various targets (GHG, renewables, energy efficiency) and to find the most cost-efficient pathway to reach the revised 2030 climate target. Following the impact assessment, the judgement on the need to revise the existing 2030 RES target could be done in due time. In our view, the proposed revision of the REDII in 2021 needs being assessed against the experience gained from the implementation of, the current Renewables Energy Directive. National Energy and Climate Plans, submitted by the Members states, have now received the final assessment by the EC. Recommendations will need to be reflected by Member States, which will trigger some action on national levels. Those aspects are very important when deciding on the future scope of REDII revision. However, substantial parts of the REDII will need to be revisited to set the basis for a robust EU framework on clean hydrogen in particular RES-hydrogen. At this stage, we strongly suggest to focus on the alignment and clarification of the interplay on the climate, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy targets in the context of the upcoming European Climate Law. Guidelines for the implementation of Renewable Energy Directive and clear recommendations in the assessment of the National Climate and Energy Plans are the key tools forward.
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Response to Review of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency

21 Sept 2020

Dear Sirs/Ladies we attach hereby our comments on the planned revision of Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). Thank you for the possibility to give our views. Kind regards Harri-Pekka Korhonen
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Response to Requirements for Artificial Intelligence

10 Sept 2020

Fortum would like to see a regulatory framework for AI based on the following principles: Accountability should be the key element when creating an AI regulatory framework instead of creating exhaustive lists of sectors and critical use with demands of prior conformity assessments and approval. Accountability-based compliance and governance programs enable organizations to operationalize principles-based laws into risk-based, verifiable, demonstrable and enforceable corporate practices and controls, supported by technology tools. New regulation should only be introduced when there is a gap in GDPR or other legislation. It’s important to avoid regulatory overlaps and conflicts. Sectors that already have a primary authority for control and oversights should not be burdened with additional supervision. This would be the case with nuclear where new applications and systems usually gets approval from the national radiation authorities.
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Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and Vattenfall

4 Jun 2020 · European Green Deal and recovery

Fortum urges EU to include nuclear energy in green taxonomy

20 Apr 2020
Topic — The EU is establishing a classification system for sustainable economic activities to guide investments.
Message — Fortum demands a non-discriminatory assessment of all low-carbon technologies, specifically nuclear power. They call for biomass criteria to align with existing European renewable energy rules. They also seek longer implementation plans for companies transitioning to climate neutrality.1234
Why — This would protect the company's existing nuclear and waste-treatment assets from being stigmatized.56
Impact — Environmental advocates lose a clear tool for identifying and divesting from polluting assets.7
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Response to 2030 Climate Target Plan

9 Apr 2020

Fortum welcomes the Commission’s approach to the revision of the 2030 climate target including the Inception Impact Assessment and consequent Public Consultation. Taking into account the significance and wide-ranging impacts of the initiative, such an inclusive and transparent preparatory process is most appreciated. The EU should set targets and implement policies in line with the Paris Agreement. Fortum strongly advocates the climate neutrality target for 2050, because it will increase long-term predictability of climate policy and provide a signal for low-carbon investments. Following the 2050 target, a cost-efficient emission reduction pathway towards 2050 should be established. Intermediate climate targets for 2030 and 2040 should take into account cost-efficiency, effectiveness and fairness of GHG emissions reduction. Focus should be on early action. This may necessitate higher targets for 2030-2040 than the linear pathway from today until 2050 would otherwise assume. Investments after 2030 to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 would most likely be frontloaded in case of higher ambition to 2030. Fortum fully supports the higher ambition (50-55%) for 2030, but highlights the fact that the intermediate targets need to be reasonably achievable. The transition should be just and socially fair, meaning that costs should not be too high and EU financial instruments should be used to allow affordable energy transition to all. The current 2030 three-target (climate, renewables, energy efficiency) approach needs to be carefully reconsidered and revised. In our view, there is no need for separate renewable energy or energy efficiency targets after 2030. Climate target, carbon pricing and cross-sectoral flexibility would be the most cost-efficient, technology neutral and flexible set of tools to drive the low-carbon investments. In the context of an increased climate target for 2030, a decisive issue is to allocate the additional emission reduction efforts between the three sectors (ETS, non-ETS and LULUCF) and to allow increased flexibilities across sectors. The Communication following the 2030 Impact Assessment should provide a set of options for the sectoral allocation of the emission reduction efforts needed to reach the revised 2030 target. Following this, a robust impact assessment is needed for various options in each sector (e.g. how to increase the ETS ambition, increase of LRF/cap rebasing/etc). In Fortum’s opinion, the EU ETS sector with an extension to some new sectors could take the main responsibility for the increased emission reduction effort. Currently the ETS covers about 45% of the EU GHG emissions, but this share is expected to decrease to 35% by 2030. To maintain the key role of the ETS, it is important to have more sectors under the ETS cap. At the same time, non-ETS sectors have an increasingly important role in decarbonization of society, but in many member states non- ETS sectors are costly to decarbonise, which highlights the importance of cost-effectiveness. As the EU ETS is the most cost-effective policy instrument at the EU’s disposal, the priority should be given to extending the ETS instead of relying on less-efficient national policies. Fortum supports the ETS extension especially to heating and cooling sector. Carbon dioxide removal and negative emissions will play an important role when the climate targets are becoming more stringent. European legislation currently poorly recognizes the technological solutions for carbon removal and does not provide any economic incentives for their deployment. The 2030 target setting should take into account carbon removals and negative emissions and the Commission should take an initiative to develop policy options and regulatory changes in order to integrate CO2 removal into the revision of legislation in 2021. In Fortum’s opinion, inclusion of CO2 removals and negative emissions in the EU ETS would be the most feasible option.
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Response to Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

20 Mar 2020

Risk for carbon leakage to be addressed in the context of higher climate ambition Fortum as a major European utility recognises the need to address the increasing carbon leakage risk for the European industries in the context of higher climate ambition and supports the Commission’s initiative to investigate measures in mitigating carbon leakage and establishing a carbon border adjustment (CBA) mechanism in the EU. The EU has to ensure the competitiveness of European companies exposed to global competition. At the same time, we emphasise that the extension of carbon pricing globally should be the priority and we encourage the EU to continue its international climate diplomacy and working with global partners in raising the global ambition and applying carbon pricing. However, realizing the fact that currently only 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions are subject to some kind of carbon pricing and an extensive global carbon price is still far away, the EU needs to take measures in those sectors where carbon leakage demonstrably exists and where the risk is the highest. In our opinion, any kind of a CBA mechanism should incentivise decarbonisation, promote more ambitious climate policies and enhance carbon pricing in third countries. Any CBA mechanism will have to comply with World Trade Organisation rules. Carbon leakage relevant in cross-border power trading Carbon leakage has traditionally been recognised as a challenge for industrial sectors. However, carbon leakage is also increasingly relevant in cross-border power trading between EU member states and third countries. Currently, 13 EU countries are physically connected with 11 non-EU countries and 33 TWh of electricity was imported to the EU region in 2019. About 2/3 of this was coal-based electricity. Cross-border power trading between EU member states and third countries is expected to increase and potentially result in increasing carbon leakage. Carbon border adjustment in the power sector could be more straightforward than in industry, because flows of electricity are transparent and the relatively simple production chain allows better tracking of carbon content of the product. As electricity is not subject to free allocation in the EU ETS, carbon border adjustment will not be an overlapping measure. CBA mechanism in power sector to be based on GoO and EU ETS Regarding the type of policy instrument for CBA, Fortum prefers an instrument building on existing systems and agreed methodologies. In our opinion, the most suitable instrument for tackling carbon leakage in the power sector would be a guarantee of origin (GoO) system combined with an obligation for the electricity exporter to purchase and surrender EU emission allowances (EUA). Both the GoO and ETS are existing and proven European systems and extending them to power imports would minimize administrative burden in establishing the CBA mechanism. The EU ETS provides an explicit and dynamic carbon price at which the imports can be charged. Alternatively, carbon border adjustment in the power sector could be imposed in the form of a tariff based on the embedded carbon. A border tariff may be simpler than the obligation to surrender allowances, but the tariff would entail practically no incentive to invest in less emitting power generation in third countries, as the incremental effect on average carbon intensity would likely be too marginal to provide a measurable return. In order to promote market-based, competitive and transparent solutions, an additional prerequisite should be that all imported electricity is sold through common European market platforms instead of bilateral contracts. This also ensures that the origin of electricity can be reliably traced.
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Meeting with Kaisa Soro-Pesonen (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

19 Feb 2020 · EU Digital Package and climate policy

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action) and Vattenfall and Statkraft AS

7 Nov 2019 · European Green Deal

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

12 Jul 2019 · Commission mandate and future Commission

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

20 Jun 2019 · Future of Europe, EP elections, Commission transition; and CCS potential in a broader context of circular economy development

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and Vattenfall and Statkraft AS

27 Nov 2018 · EU climate and energy policies

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

21 Mar 2018 · circular economy and climate and energy policy

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Vice-President Günther Oettinger)

26 Oct 2017 · Energy Union

Meeting with Christian Burgsmueller (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

26 Oct 2017 · Fortum's purchase of E.ON's share in UNIPER

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

9 Oct 2017 · energy sector

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and Confederation of Finnish Industries EK and

11 May 2017 · Future outlook of the Energy Union package

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska) and Aula Europe and Teollisuuden Voima Oyj

28 Feb 2017 · Winter Package in the context of nuclear power

Meeting with Timo Pesonen (Director-General Communication)

21 Feb 2017 · Discussions on the future of Europe and communication challenges

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE and

22 Nov 2016 · ETS reform

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and Aula Europe and

15 Nov 2016 · Energy Policy

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

8 Nov 2016 · Market design

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and

29 Sept 2016 · Energy issues

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

29 Sept 2016 · Energy policy

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and UPM-Kymmene Oyj and Teollisuuden Voima Oyj

9 Sept 2016 · Nuclear power and energy markets

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

25 Jul 2016 · Energy Union

Meeting with Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

19 May 2016 · Low-emission mobility

Meeting with Juergen Mueller (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

19 May 2016 · E-Mobility

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

19 May 2016 · car emission reduction 2020

Meeting with Bodo Lehmann (Digital Economy), Michael Hager (Digital Economy) and Miltton Europe

13 Apr 2016 · electric vehicles

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and Miltton Europe

7 Apr 2016 · Electricity market/Decarbonisation of transport

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

9 Mar 2016 · Climate and energy policies

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

9 Mar 2016 · circular economy

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and

7 Mar 2016 · Round table : European Energy Transition from a Swedish perspective

Meeting with Yvon Slingenberg (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

26 Jan 2016 · Revision of the ETS, Heating and Cooling strategy, Revision of the RES Directive

Meeting with Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

9 Nov 2015 · energy sector in Finland

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

9 Nov 2015 · Energy Union, Taxation

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

5 Nov 2015 · Internal Energy market

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete), Maria Cristina Lobillo Borrero (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

25 Jun 2015 · Market design

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

26 May 2015 · Finnish Gas Market

Meeting with Heidi Jern (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

6 May 2015 · Energy Union

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and Blic Oy and SRV Yhtiöt Oyj

5 May 2015 · Work of the Commission and Investment plan

Meeting with Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

23 Apr 2015 · Energy issues in Finland

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

23 Apr 2015 · Energy Union, European Fund for Strategic Investment

Meeting with Agnieszka Drzewoska (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

18 Feb 2015 · Hydroelectric Concessions

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

22 Jan 2015 · Energy Policy

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

14 Jan 2015 · Energy and climate policy

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

14 Jan 2015 · Energy Union and Internal Energy Market

Meeting with Heidi Jern (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

12 Dec 2014 · Renewable energy and environmental objectives

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy) and ENEL SpA and

11 Dec 2014 · European Energy Policy priorities