About - Fortum

Fortum's purpose is to create energy that improves life for present and future generations. We provide sustainable solutions that fulfil the needs for low emissions, resource efficiency and energy security, and deliver excellent value to our shareholders. Our activities cover the generation, distribution and sale of electricity and heat as well as the operation and maintenance of power plants.

Fortum's operations focus on the Nordic countries, Russia and Baltic Rim area. In the future, the fast-growing, liberalizing Euro-Asian energy markets provide additional growth opportunities. In 2009, Fortum’s sales totalled EUR 5.4 billion and operating profit was EUR 1.8 billion. We employ approximately 11,500 people. Fortum’s shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. Further information: www.fortum.com