Our roots are in Finland, which means we’re closely connected to nature—it’s part of our DNA. Our aim is to consistently reduce the impact of our operations on the environment and develop material handling solutions that help our customers operate more sustainably.
Sustainability in our DNA
In our operations
At K.Hartwall, we strive to respect the environment in all our operations. Our headquarters and main factory in Sipoo, Finland, sit in a wilderness area near the sea, shaping our long‑standing connection to nature. We consistently work to reduce the environmental impact of our operations by using the best available materials, technology, and renewable energy sources.
In our products
We design and develop supply chain solutions that improve our customers’ operations and support the planet by being reusable, space‑efficient, and lightweight—yet strong enough to deliver a long service life
Click here to explore a few customer testimonials and see how we implement sustainability in our operations.
Click here to view our ISO14001 certificate.
Click here to view our ECOVADIS Sustainability Rating.
46% less carbon dioxide emissions (GHG Scope 1 & 2) in 2023
100% carbon free energy
Reduction of our water & metal waste through process optimization
Follow up of sustainability measures with ECOVADIS - Committed Level reached in 2025
Production of durable solutions lasting 10 to 20 years
Focus on optimizing our customer supply chain processes by lowering their carbon footprint
Design of ergonomic load carriers for an easy and safe handling
Safety is our top priority - accident frequency rate 20% below industry average in 2024
High employee satisfaction
Profit sharing system for all permanent employees
Extensive occupational health care and organization of team activity days
Junior Sport Team sponsoring programs in countries where we sell our products
Charity actions such as the Helsinki Marathon to support for School children outdoors activities
K.Hartwall is one of the largest taxpayers in the municipality of Sipoo
Striving to Develop Sustainable Solutions for Our Customers
What We’re Already Doing: A Few Highlights
In 2023, K.Hartwall achieved zero emission electricity for its premises both in Finland and Germany. Meaning that the electricity we use is solely produced from clean sources of energy.
Through a new safety process and so called "safety walks" and observations we have managed to lower our accident frequency rate.
We have sponsored already 10 Junior Sport Teams in 9 different countries to support associations which are located in a disadvantaged area or organize activities to support kids in difficult situations.
Our Sustainability Goals
At K.Hartwall, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our industry and our planet.
As a leading industrial manufacturing company based in Finland, we recognize the critical role we play in shaping a more sustainable world.
Our commitment to sustainability is deeply ingrained in our business practices, and we are proud to set ambitious goals for the next 10 years to ensure a positive environmental and social impact.
Change all our agreements with electricity suppliers to carbon-free energy
Our goal is to use carbon-free energy by the end of 2024 and compensate the rest of the co2 emissions
Our goal is to reach zero emission operation in our own factories by end of 2025. We are also putting a plan in place to significantly reduce the emissions across our entire value chain
In every situation, we strive to act responsibly, lawfully and in accordance with the ethical values of our company. If there are any irregularities in our activities, we want to know. We have introduced a confidential notification channel service in our company, which allows our staff and stakeholders to safely report any irregularities they have perceived. You can submit a notification if you suspect that a criminal offence, misconduct or any other activity contrary to the values of our company has taken place. Use adjacent Whistleblowing channel.
Veera Miettinen
Sustainability Manager
