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Core Viewpoint - Neste, a Finnish renewable fuel giant, announced a revision of its climate goals, stating it will not meet its commitment to stop using crude oil at its sole refinery by 2035 [1] Group 1: Climate Goals Adjustment - Neste has postponed its target for carbon neutrality in production processes from 2035 to 2040, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 80% by that year [1] - The company indicated that achieving the original timeline would require "a significant amount of currently unrealistic investments" [1] - The shift towards processing renewable and circular raw materials will be determined based on actual fuel market demand [1] Group 2: Leadership and Strategic Changes - Most of the previous climate goals were set during the tenure of the former CEO, with the new CEO, Kai M. L. Malinen, taking office in 2024 [1] - The new CEO has also indicated that the goal related to using waste plastic as a raw material at the Porvoo refinery has been shelved [1] Group 3: Market Reaction - Following the announcement, Neste's stock price rose by 3.9% in the Helsinki market, reflecting a positive market reaction to the strategic adjustment [1] - The market optimism is partly due to expectations that Neste will benefit from favorable policies introduced by the German government, which are likely to boost demand for its main product, renewable diesel [1]