Annual report 2019 Annual report 2019 PDF Vaisala 2019 net sales 403.6 MEUR Operating result (EBIT) 41.1 MEUR Return on equity (ROE) 17.7 % Earning per share (EPS) 0.94 EUR Vaisala 2019 net sales 403.6 MEUR Operating result (EBIT) 41.1 MEUR Return on equity (ROE) 17.7 % Earning per share (EPS) 0.94 EUR Annual report 2019 Corporate Governance Statement Chairman and CEO's message 2019 Creating observations for a better world through science-based and sustainable innovations has always been at the core of Vaisala. In 2019, we continued our work addressing the most pressing environmental and societal challenges of our time. Highlights of the year 2019 We launched a groundbreaking solution for the biogas industry. We started the deliveries of 13 Vaisala AUTOSONDE® AS41 automatic sounding systems to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Vaisala’s viewLinc monitoring system received the international Quality Innovation Award We signed a contract of approx. 15 million euros with the Argentine EANA for AviMet Automated Weather Observing Systems. We expanded our weather radar offering, announcing the development of an advanced X-band Weather Radar. We merited five of our suppliers with Supplier Awards in six categories in the two-day Supplier Day 2019 event. We acquired the professional B2B weather services from the Finnish weather forecast services company Foreca Oy. September 28, 2019 marked the 130th birthday of Vaisala’s founder Professor Vilho Väisälä. We informed that Vaisala will modernize Ethiopia’s weather and climate observation and forecasting systems. We added potential for smart industries by bringing new smart probes for industrial needs. We launched a groundbreaking solution for the biogas industry. We started the deliveries of 13 Vaisala AUTOSONDE® AS41 automatic sounding systems to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Vaisala’s viewLinc monitoring system received the international Quality Innovation Award We signed a contract of approx. 15 million euros with the Argentine EANA for AviMet Automated Weather Observing Systems. We expanded our weather radar offering, announcing the development of an advanced X-band Weather Radar. We merited five of our suppliers with Supplier Awards in six categories in the two-day Supplier Day 2019 event. We acquired the professional B2B weather services from the Finnish weather forecast services company Foreca Oy. September 28, 2019 marked the 130th birthday of Vaisala’s founder Professor Vilho Väisälä. We informed that Vaisala will modernize Ethiopia’s weather and climate observation and forecasting systems. We added potential for smart industries by bringing new smart probes for industrial needs. Environmental performance indicators in 2019 -90 % emissions from 2014 baseline (Scope 2) 93 % renewable electricity 53 % waste recycling rate (includes reuse, material recycling, and composting) 85 % employees working on ISO 14001 certified sites -90 % emissions from 2014 baseline (Scope 2) 93 % renewable electricity 53 % waste recycling rate (includes reuse, material recycling, and composting) 85 % employees working on ISO 14001 certified sites Value creation 2019 (Click to enlarge image) Value for employees Solving some of the most difficult challenges of our time, Vaisala offers purposeful work, well-being, and learning for its employees. Read more Value for investors Vaisala's sustainable business offers responsible returns for its investors. Read more Megatrends and UN Sustainable Development Goals UN Sustainable Development Goals We have identified the most relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals for Vaisala. By integrating the goals to our strategy work, we can better assess our impacts on sustainable development and develop new business and sustainable business practices. Megatrends supporting our business The global megatrends are transformational shifts that provide both a source for inspiration and opportunities for growth for Vaisala. Together with our customers, we can create solutions to the societal and environmental needs posed by these trends.
Vaisala 2019 net sales 403.6 MEUR Operating result (EBIT) 41.1 MEUR Return on equity (ROE) 17.7 % Earning per share (EPS) 0.94 EUR Vaisala 2019 net sales 403.6 MEUR Operating result (EBIT) 41.1 MEUR Return on equity (ROE) 17.7 % Earning per share (EPS) 0.94 EUR
Chairman and CEO's message 2019 Creating observations for a better world through science-based and sustainable innovations has always been at the core of Vaisala. In 2019, we continued our work addressing the most pressing environmental and societal challenges of our time.
Highlights of the year 2019 We launched a groundbreaking solution for the biogas industry. We started the deliveries of 13 Vaisala AUTOSONDE® AS41 automatic sounding systems to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Vaisala’s viewLinc monitoring system received the international Quality Innovation Award We signed a contract of approx. 15 million euros with the Argentine EANA for AviMet Automated Weather Observing Systems. We expanded our weather radar offering, announcing the development of an advanced X-band Weather Radar. We merited five of our suppliers with Supplier Awards in six categories in the two-day Supplier Day 2019 event. We acquired the professional B2B weather services from the Finnish weather forecast services company Foreca Oy. September 28, 2019 marked the 130th birthday of Vaisala’s founder Professor Vilho Väisälä. We informed that Vaisala will modernize Ethiopia’s weather and climate observation and forecasting systems. We added potential for smart industries by bringing new smart probes for industrial needs. We launched a groundbreaking solution for the biogas industry. We started the deliveries of 13 Vaisala AUTOSONDE® AS41 automatic sounding systems to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Vaisala’s viewLinc monitoring system received the international Quality Innovation Award We signed a contract of approx. 15 million euros with the Argentine EANA for AviMet Automated Weather Observing Systems. We expanded our weather radar offering, announcing the development of an advanced X-band Weather Radar. We merited five of our suppliers with Supplier Awards in six categories in the two-day Supplier Day 2019 event. We acquired the professional B2B weather services from the Finnish weather forecast services company Foreca Oy. September 28, 2019 marked the 130th birthday of Vaisala’s founder Professor Vilho Väisälä. We informed that Vaisala will modernize Ethiopia’s weather and climate observation and forecasting systems. We added potential for smart industries by bringing new smart probes for industrial needs.
We started the deliveries of 13 Vaisala AUTOSONDE® AS41 automatic sounding systems to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology,
We signed a contract of approx. 15 million euros with the Argentine EANA for AviMet Automated Weather Observing Systems.
We expanded our weather radar offering, announcing the development of an advanced X-band Weather Radar.
We merited five of our suppliers with Supplier Awards in six categories in the two-day Supplier Day 2019 event.
We acquired the professional B2B weather services from the Finnish weather forecast services company Foreca Oy.
We informed that Vaisala will modernize Ethiopia’s weather and climate observation and forecasting systems.
We started the deliveries of 13 Vaisala AUTOSONDE® AS41 automatic sounding systems to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology,
We signed a contract of approx. 15 million euros with the Argentine EANA for AviMet Automated Weather Observing Systems.
We expanded our weather radar offering, announcing the development of an advanced X-band Weather Radar.
We merited five of our suppliers with Supplier Awards in six categories in the two-day Supplier Day 2019 event.
We acquired the professional B2B weather services from the Finnish weather forecast services company Foreca Oy.
We informed that Vaisala will modernize Ethiopia’s weather and climate observation and forecasting systems.
Environmental performance indicators in 2019 -90 % emissions from 2014 baseline (Scope 2) 93 % renewable electricity 53 % waste recycling rate (includes reuse, material recycling, and composting) 85 % employees working on ISO 14001 certified sites -90 % emissions from 2014 baseline (Scope 2) 93 % renewable electricity 53 % waste recycling rate (includes reuse, material recycling, and composting) 85 % employees working on ISO 14001 certified sites
Value for employees Solving some of the most difficult challenges of our time, Vaisala offers purposeful work, well-being, and learning for its employees. Read more Value for investors Vaisala's sustainable business offers responsible returns for its investors. Read more
Value for employees Solving some of the most difficult challenges of our time, Vaisala offers purposeful work, well-being, and learning for its employees. Read more
Value for investors Vaisala's sustainable business offers responsible returns for its investors. Read more
Megatrends and UN Sustainable Development Goals UN Sustainable Development Goals We have identified the most relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals for Vaisala. By integrating the goals to our strategy work, we can better assess our impacts on sustainable development and develop new business and sustainable business practices. Megatrends supporting our business The global megatrends are transformational shifts that provide both a source for inspiration and opportunities for growth for Vaisala. Together with our customers, we can create solutions to the societal and environmental needs posed by these trends.
UN Sustainable Development Goals We have identified the most relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals for Vaisala. By integrating the goals to our strategy work, we can better assess our impacts on sustainable development and develop new business and sustainable business practices.
Megatrends supporting our business The global megatrends are transformational shifts that provide both a source for inspiration and opportunities for growth for Vaisala. Together with our customers, we can create solutions to the societal and environmental needs posed by these trends.
