Nordic energy CEOs call for an ambitious European Green Deal

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In a joint declaration, the chief executives of Vattenfall, Fortum and Statkraft have urged Brussels to increase EU climate ambition to match the Paris Agreement. The leaders of the three Nordic energy companies also want the EU to enshrine the 2050 climate neutrality target in European Climate Law. 

In a joint press release, the group highlighted the need for revised targets to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and the importance of a strong EU ETS as well as the electrification of sectors with high CO2 emissions to meet these aims.

Magnus Hall, Vattenfall chief executi...