Sustainability at Saxovent

Saxovent has been involved in climate protection since 1997. The wind farms we have built together with our partners supply over 900,000 people with clean electricity and save more than 1 million tonnes of climate-damaging carbon dioxide every year.

For us, sustainability and commercial success are not mutually exclusive. Quite the opposite: As an owner-managed company, we think long-term and are committed first and foremost to our mission – a climate-neutral future. That is why our projects today promote a world worth living in tomorrow.

Our responsibility

Saxovent is actively driving forward the energy transition. The “Climate Return” shows us the way: Because all our projects must not only be economical, but also make the greatest possible positive contribution to the environment and society.

Every euro we invest contributes to climate protection. In this way, we increase the positive contribution of our entire portfolio with every new investment.
How we make an impact
The climate crisis permeates all aspects of society, which means that our commitment to positive change is inextricably linked to our vision.
Our social commitment
Climate protection is conservation. By saving on fossil fuels, renewable energies help to protect the climate and preserve valuable habitats.
For a good climate
Sustainability key figures

Measurable success is important to us. That is why we measure the potential greenhouse gas savings for each of our projects.

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wind turbines developed with our partners since 1999
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people are supplied with clean electricity*
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tons of CO₂ are potentially avoided annually
Carsten Paatsch, founder and CEO

To achieve our goals, it is essential that we always prioritise the impact of our projects above and beyond the financial return. This builds trust and will continue to open many doors for us. It is only by working together that we can make a real difference to the climate and our society.

Learn more about Saxovent
Downloads
Climate & Impact Report 2022
With this report, we invite you to continue to join us on our journey of transparency, accountability and shared responsibility.
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Climate & Impact Report 2021
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, we are firmly committed to a sustainable future, and here you can see some of the work we are doing.
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Contact person
Christian Freericks
Head of Sustainability
Sustainability
Our memberships
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Leaders for Climate Action
Since 2024, we have been part of the Leaders for Climate Action network, which takes businesses by the hand to tackle climate change.
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Foundation of German Business
The Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) is a joint initiative for education that takes active responsibility for the future of the younger generation.
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German Solar Industry Association
We have been a member of the German Solar Industry Association since 2018.
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German Wind Energy Association
We are involved in the planning, financing and marketing advisory board of one of the world’s largest renewable energy associations
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Acker e.V. Association for applied education and development
“More appreciation for nature and food” is what we are working towards with Acker e.V. and its award-winning educational programmes for children and activities for adults.
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SAXOVENT has been involved in the development of these projects at various stages, including the operation of the plants as an IPP (Independent Power Producer).

The expected energy production of the plants developed by SAXOVENT is estimated on the basis of their installed total capacity and an average number of full load hours, regardless of SAXOVENT’s ownership share. The average household electricity consumption of one person is 1,613 kWh in 2022 (Eurostat).

The potential avoided greenhouse gas emissions are calculated from the amount of electricity generated and the so-called ‘net avoidance factor’. This indicates how many CO2 equivalents – taking into account upstream chains – are avoided by wind energy per kilowatt hour generated. The calculation is based on the report ‘Emissions balance of renewable energy sources’ published by the German Federal Environment Agency. Calculation of avoided emissions in 2022′. The net avoidance factor for 2022 is 758 g CO2-eq./kWh.