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Derivative instruments - Cash Flow Hedges Schedule Footnote (Details) - Cash flow hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative | $ 40,348 | $ (19,732) | $ (10,775)
Cross currency interest rate contract and ESG principal only swap |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative | 39,541 | (13,560) | (11,038)
Cross currency interest rate contract and ESG principal only swap | Net interest expense and other financing results |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative | (1,419) | (181) | (3,675)
Cross currency interest rate contract and ESG principal only swap | Loss (gain) from derivative instruments |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative | 0 | (6) | 5,907
Cross currency interest rate contract and ESG principal only swap | Foreign currency exchange results |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative | $ 40,960 | $ (13,373) | $ (13,270)

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