Ørsted A/S

Fredericia, Denmark

Ørsted A/S is a Danish renewable energy company that leads in the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms and other sustainable energy solutions. The company is committed to transitioning the world toward greener energy through investments in wind, solar, and bioenergy, and by phasing out fossil fuels.

CCI Score

45.11

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

LobbyMap Ørsted Political Engagement - Australia

Data from LobbyMap indicates that Ørsted has been actively and positively engaging with climate policies, demonstrating effective lobbying and strategic political contributions toward renewable energy targets in key markets.

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Ørsted A/S is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

FEB

01

2025

LobbyMap Ørsted Political Engagement - Australia
68.55

Data from LobbyMap indicates that Ørsted has been actively and positively engaging with climate policies, demonstrating effective lobbying and strategic political contributions toward renewable energy targets in key markets.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 18

Ørsted's involvement in political lobbying as reflected on LobbyMap shows that the company is strategically engaging with progressive climate policies in the EU and US. This active political behavior supports renewable energy initiatives and contrasts with authoritarian practices linked to fossil fuels. The positive alignment with sustainable energy policy earns a favorable score.

LobbyMap Ørsted - Australia
JUL

01

2024

Ørsted Lobbying Meetings with EU Officials
-9.23

Ørsted has been documented engaging in extensive political lobbying with 67 meetings recorded with high-level EU officials from December 2014 to December 2024. While the company is a leader in renewable energy, this pattern of sustained engagement raises concerns about potential regulatory capture and undue corporate influence from an anti-fascist perspective.
-10

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

July 1

The record of 67 meetings with EU commissioners, cabinet members, and directors-general indicates active political lobbying. Although Ørsted is committed to greener energy, such extensive engagement in political lobbying can contribute to regulatory capture, potentially undermining democratic processes by prioritizing corporate interests in policy-making.

Ørsted A/S Lobbying Data - LobbyFacts
SEP

07

2022

Union Recognition Agreement Enhances Worker Rights at Ørsted
61.59

Ørsted signed a landmark recognition agreement with the Prospect trade union on September 7, 2022, ensuring fair representation and improved labor conditions for approximately 450 Operations & Maintenance staff in the UK.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 18

This agreement with Prospect strongly reinforces labor rights by recognizing the union as the sole negotiator for worker conditions. Such a move demonstrates Ørsted’s commitment to fair labor practices and worker empowerment, which counter oppressive labor dynamics and support democratic, anti-authoritarian values.

Ørsted Agrees Recognition Agreement With Leading Energy Trade Union Prospect
MAY

05

2022

Ørsted signs union pact for U.S. offshore wind projects
59.52

Ørsted A/S, a leading renewable energy company, entered a Project Labor Agreement with North American building trades unions to ensure fair labor practices and enhance worker rights on its offshore wind projects along the U.S. East Coast.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 18

The signing of a Project Labor Agreement with unions demonstrates Ørsted’s commitment to fair labor practices and respect for workers’ rights. This move supports strong union presence and worker representation in the renewable energy sector, aligning with principles that counter authoritarian exploitation of labor.

Ørsted signs pact with unions covering offshore wind projects on East Coast