Vestas Wind Systems
| Industry:renewable energies | ISIN:DK0010268606 | Country:DK | CRR:A- |
Company Profile:
Vestas Wind Systems is - together with its associated companies - the world's largest supplier of wind power plants. The group's main activity is the development, manufacture, sale and service of wind power plants which are marketed globally.
Strengths/weaknesses profile:
Strengths:
- comprehensive environmental management system
- extensive monitoring of resource consumption and emissions
- reasonable measures to carry out life cycle assessments of wind turbines
- detailed code of ethics covering all areas related to social responsibility, human rights, health and safety, and business ethics
Weaknesses:
- lack of transparency regarding labour and supplier standards
Reasons for inclusion in the Index:
Vestas is the world’s largest company in the field of wind energy.