Corporate Responsibility at Apetit
Apetit’s operations are built around domestic raw materials and production, as well as plant-based food solutions.
Through our operations, we strive to ensure that our ethical principles are implemented throughout the value chain.
Sustainability is closely integrated into Apetit’s strategy. Apetit’s sustainability‑related strategic priorities emphasize the well‑being of the climate and nature, people in the value chain, and a transparent and traceable food chain. The company guides the reduction of environmental impacts and ensures social responsibility throughout the value chain. In addition, Apetit promotes domestic plant‑based production and research to offer more sustainable food solutions to consumers and customers.
Our sustainability targets are based on the key areas identified:
Climate and nature
We promote our climate work in accordance with SBTi emission reduction targets throughout the value chain. We strengthen research and experimental activities considering adaptation to climate change. We promote water responsibility in primary production. We verify and reduce our impacts on biodiversity and nature loss.
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People in the value chain
We strengthen the management of our value chain to ensure social responsibility. We promote a safe working environment with the goal of zero workplace accidents.
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Traceable food chain
We strengthen the responsibility and verifiability of the food chain by promoting traceability and investing in modern information systems.
Sustainable food choices
We offer consumers and customers sustainable food choices. We promote the cultivation and research of domestic pulses and oilseeds. We use and develop domestic plant proteins in diverse ways.
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Managing corporate responsibility
Corporate responsibility is managed by the corporate management as part of its normal operations. The development of corporate responsibility work and the sustainability targets are guided by the Group Sustainability Director. One of the focus areas of the updated strategy is a responsible value chain. In the business segments the sustainability work is managed by the segment directors as part of daily business. The Apetit Group’s corporate responsibility work is developed and followed by the corporate responsibility steering group.
Group’s management systems
- Code of Conduct
- Operating policies
- Management systems
- Environmental systems
- Procurement policy, ethical supplier requirements and sourcing responsibility guidelines