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Vestas Wind Systems

Founded in 1945
CEO : Henrik Andersen
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Vestas Wind Systems A / S is the world ' s largest wind turbine manufacturer and wind turbine service provider . With a vision to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions , everything the business does revolves around the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions .
Every day , Vestas ’ s more than 28,000 employees help to create a better world by designing , manufacturing , installing , developing and servicing wind energy and hybrid projects all over the world . With + 164 GW of wind turbines installed in 88 countries , its sustainable energy solutions have already prevented 1.9 billion tonnes of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere and contributed to a more sustainable energy system .
At Vestas , sustainability is grounded in our four corporate values : simplicity , collaboration , accountability and passion . Sustainability at Vestas means reducing or eliminating negative environmental and social impacts , as well as maximising the value that the business
and products provide for its customers , employees , shareholders , suppliers , local communities and the planet at large . It also means upholding sustainability in governance structures . It believes these efforts will help to elevate the standards of the industry as a whole .
Vestas has more than 40 years ' experience in wind energy , and was the first company to reach the 100 GW landmark for both the installation and service of wind turbines . As such , Vestas believes it has already played a crucial role in laying the foundations for the sustainable era , and that it is uniquely positioned to show the path to a sustainable planet .
As Vestas highly Values diversity and different perspectives . The business builds , leads and contributes to high-performing teams that make better-informed decisions and solutions . Leaders also make an effort to understand other viewpoints before making an opinion or taking action , leading with a feedback culture , which asks for and learns from feedback .
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