In 2019, Wärtsilä's new product launches included the Modular Block power plant solution, the 31DF multi-fuel engine for energy industry applications, and the Engine+ Hybrid Energy solution, which pairs engines with energy storage to support renewable energy adoption. Wärtsilä signed partnership agreements with Aalto and LUT Universities to collaborate on research aimed at achieving 100% renewable energy systems. In addition, new partnerships were announced with Soletair Power Oy and Q Power Oy to develop clean fuels. Some 1,540 MW capacity of modern, highly efficient, and flexible gas and liquid fired Smart Power Generation plants were sold during the year.

Wärtsilä successfully handed over the Tornio Manga liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in September 2019. Wärtsilä supplied the terminal with an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solution that included complete unloading, storage, pipeline distribution, regasification, truck loading, and ship bunkering facilities. In the Hamina LNG terminal, the tank top module was lifted into position, civil works continued, and the mechanical contractor work started.

By the end of 2019, energy savings of 3.4 GWh were achieved, representing 11.4% of the final target.

Training records are continuously monitored. At the end of 2019, the Code of Conduct training coverage was 94.3% of all employees.

In 2019, the corporate lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIF) was 2.25. It was slightly above the annual target of 2.14, but it nevertheless represents a 10% improvement compared to 2018 (2.50). Proactive measures continued throughout the year. As a highlight, management safety walks increased by 56%, and near miss / hazard reporting by 14% compared to 2018. Wärtsilä also initiated a new training programme “Champions in Safety” for front line employees. Altogether, 3,900 persons completed the training in 2019.

In 2019, 64% of open vacancies were filled through internal selections for job levels 3 and up, and 36% through external selections.

By the end of 2019, altogether 91% of the company’s employees had completed development discussions.

In 2019, the share of female employees was 17%.

In 2019, Wärtsilä launched the 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. Greenhouse gas emissions from gas engines were reduced by 8.6% from the baseline year.

In 2019, Wärtsilä's product launches included the Navi-Planner voyage planning and optimisation solution, the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications, and the Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module for dredging operations. In the Intellitug project, Wärtsilä, together with PSA Marine, made feasible an autonomously operated harbour tug concept with trials being carried out under real-world conditions. Wärtsilä joined the Zero Emission Energy Distribution at Sea (ZEEDS) initiative and the Getting to Zero 2030 Coalition to advance zero emissions shipping and commercially viable deep-sea zero emission vessels.

The estimated reduction in CO₂ emissions during 2019 was approximately 234,000 tons. This was an 18% improvement compared to the previous year.

In 2019, the rating coverages were:

• 96% of direct global supplier spend
• 76% of indirect supplier spend
• 69% of local supplier spend