Climate & nature
Climate & nature
We support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges. We recognise and monitor the environmental impact of our operations, and we work to prevent any adverse effects and actively seek practices with positive impacts. We comply with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations as well as applicable standards if there are no official regulations. Important topics related to environmental management for St1 include pollution of air, water and soil, and biodiversity. We have integrated environmental principles into our core governance frameworks, specifically the St1 Code of Conduct and the HSSE Policy.
Read more about our climate approach from the energy transition roadmap.
Nature and biodiversity
Nature and biodiversity are essential for the functioning of energy systems and the availability of natural resources. St1 recognises that its activities, as well as those across its value chain, have impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems.
Understanding and mitigating our impacts on nature
St1 is taking the next steps in strengthening its approach to biodiversity and ecosystems, with a focus on developing initial nature-related targets. To support this, St1 is advancing its understanding of impacts through a planned biodiversity footprint calculation. This work will help identify where action matters most and support more informed decision-making across the business. Together, these efforts aim to build a stronger foundation for integrating nature considerations into future development and the ongoing energy transition.
Carbon dioxide removal as a supplementary strategy
The global energy transition requires a major increase in biological carbon sinks and technological solutions to sequester carbon from the atmosphere. Explore St1's past projects in the field.
Environmental responsibility & resource management
At St1, environmental monitoring is an integral part of our refinery's environmental permits, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing ecological impact. As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, we take immediate action to mitigate and remediate any environmental damage in the event of an incident. Our Gothenburg refinery holds ISO 14001 certification, ensuring that our environmental management system meets globally recognised standards for sustainability, continuous improvement, and compliance.
Water stewardship – Optimizing water use, ensuring compliance with strict environmental standards.
Pollution prevention – Proactively managing emissions, spills, and industrial waste.
Air emissions:
Sulphur oxides (SOₓ): Produced during the combustion of sulfur-containing fuels.
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ): Emitted from combustion processes.
Volatile organic Compounds (VOCs): Released during fuel storage and distribution.
Particulate matter (PM): Generated from various operational activities.
Oil and chemical spills
Sustainable operations – Implementing governance policies that reinforce our commitment to environmental protection.
Game Changer 2025
Game Changer is St1's annual review, which presents St1’s Business review, Sustainability review, and Financial statements of the year 2025.
