HKSkan sets a new target in reducing GHG emissions by 90 %
Finnish meat producer HKSkan plays the loyalty card for its environmentally conscious consumers in order to respond to their opinion on sustainable food. This year, the company has sharpened its climate program by setting new targets in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy use, and water use.
According to the plan, by 2030, the company must cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 90 % (compared to 2014). The energy used is going to be reduced by 20 % (compared to 2016), whilst the water use must go down 25%, compared to last year's figures.
"It is possible to reach the 90 % reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and at the same time make profitable investments and drive the competitiveness of the company. On top of cutting emissions in our own production, we are in many ways working together with our world-class producers to reduce emissions also in farms. For example, we increase the amount of locally produced protein feed, more renewable energy is taken into use and biogas production is increasing as well", explained Mikko Saariaho, EVP Communications and Corporate Responsibility.
Last year, the company has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 48 % compared to 2014. HKScan has measured its greenhouse gas emissions since 2014, for both direct and indirect emissions. This includes boilers and vehicles at sites as well as purchased electricity and district heating. Emissions have been reduced by substituting fossil energy sources with renewable ones. For example, wood pellets have been used at Ekseko farm in Estonia and biogas at Skara site in Sweden. Renewable electricity is used in Finland, Sweden and Poland. Energy efficiency is another focus area and the company has reduced the use of energy over the recent years.
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