Oy Ahola Group Ab
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:27.69 grams CO2e/tkm (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:18.7% (all market areas)
Total Energy Consumption:0.45 MJ per tkm (2022)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in road transport to 27.69 grams CO₂e/tkm in 2022 (target was 27.39 grams CO₂e/tkm), a reduction of 0.26 grams compared to 2021. Ahola Transport’s road transport emissions have been reduced by 63% compared to 2005.
- 28.3% bio-based fuels used in Nordic countries and 18.7% in all market areas.
- Invested in an environmentally friendly washing station minimizing water consumption.
Social Achievements
- Established a well-being forum with employee representatives from all segments.
- Continued Ahola Driver Certificate program to improve drivers’ skills.
- Conducted bi-annual employee satisfaction surveys (8.2/10 in latest survey).
Governance Achievements
- Established a separate compliance department in 2021 to monitor compliance with laws and requirements.
- Implemented a whistleblowing system.
- Annual materiality assessments conducted in every segment.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce road transport emissions to 27.15 grams CO₂e/tkm in 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- Shortage of drivers in the transport business.
- Increased costs for fuel, transport services, and personnel.
- Lack of capacity in transport markets during certain periods.
- Indirect effects of the war in Ukraine on customers and partners.
- Unpredictable accidents in road transport and vehicle damage.
Mitigation Strategies
- Built-in price adjustment mechanisms in customer agreements.
- Good cooperation partners to minimize impact of capacity issues.
- Streamlining operations and flexible adaptation to prevailing circumstances.
- Personnel training and safety regulations.
- Vehicle equipment improving traffic safety.
- Interest-rate swap agreement to hedge financial risks related to loans.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Planned to begin auditing existing suppliers on human rights and ethics in 2023.
Responsible Procurement
- Ahola Way training for new suppliers
- Supplier ethics must match Ahola's
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Nine out of the 17 Principles of the UN Global Compact incorporated into company policies.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Digital services optimizing load capacity and minimizing empty kilometers
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed