Climate Change Data

Atria Oyj

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:71,084 tonnes (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:around 28.9% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:around 463 GWh
Water Consumption:around 2.80 million m3
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Animal welfare
  • Employee well-being
  • Responsible supply chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduced from 2020 level by 12.6%
  • Extension of Atria's solar park nearly doubled solar power production in Nurmo.
  • Launched a new bio-based minced meat package (Finland), reducing packaging’s carbon emissions by 48%
  • Introduced a new biobased minced meat package to the market.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Atria 100 Young Producers training programme to support young farmers.
  • Accident frequency rate decreased to 12 (2022: 16).
  • People Power index in the personnel survey was 68.7 (2022: 67.0).

Governance Achievements

  • No cases or suspicions of corruption reported.
  • Joined the diversity commitment of the Finnish Business & Society (FIBS).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon-neutral food chain
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 per cent and Scope 3 emissions by 20 percent from 2020 to 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Weakened consumer purchasing power leading to decline in net sales.
  • Increased costs of raw materials, supplies, and services.
  • High inflation affecting all markets.
  • Shift in consumer focus towards cheaper products and promotions.
  • Weak exchange rate of the Swedish krona.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Launched efficiency programmes in Sweden and Denmark.
  • Adjusted production capacity to market situation (pork).
  • Developed new products for various price categories.
  • Centralized production in Sweden (Sköllersta plant).
  • Concentrated production in two facilities in Denmark.
  • Minimized material and raw material costs.
  • Improved efficiency of the logistics chain.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Atria Partnership Code of Conduct
  • Requirements for product quality, operating methods and supply chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather
Transition Risks
  • Changes in consumption and business processes
  • Increased regulation
  • Heavier environmental taxation
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Bio-based minced meat packaging
  • Antibiotic-free bacon

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold medals in several categories at the World Steak Challenge 2023