Zero-emissions and circular economy as starting points for development
Development in the waste and energy sectors has been very fast especially over the last decade, and it seems that the pace is only quickening in the future. A strong drive towards zero-emissions directs the development of both industries.
Circular Economy
Promoting circular economy
Developing the core business of the company as well as the wider ecosystem of circular economy are Westenergy’s strategic aims. Our main goal is to be a carbon-neutral energy producer by 2030 and in addition, we, as company and as engine of this ecosystem, want to be a leading material sorter and pioneer of closed loops. Our projects in circular economy take goals into practice.
Production and Maintenance
More energy, cleaner flue gases
Year 2019 was a successful one as a record amount of district heat was produced in Westenergy’s WtE plant (379 gigawatt-hours).
Occupational Health and Safety
Preparation is the key in safety
At Westenergy, new safety observations are discussed every day in the morning meeting where also the corrective and preventive actions and their deadlines are outlined. “There is good safety culture at Westenergy.
Environment
Monitoring emissions and waste quality are of key importance
Our goal is to inspect 100 waste loads in a year. This represents a very small part of all the waste deliveries, but the inspections give us important information on how well the waste is sorted.
Community
Communicating actively about circular economy and energy recovery
We receive thousands of visitors every year to whom we tell not just about the operation of the company and the plant but also more widely about circular economy, energy production and the role of energy recovery in the society.