OUR SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

Energy
We have invested in wind power. We have five wind turbines in Dalarna, Sweden: Aurora, Borealis, Stella, Polaris and Nova. Together they produce more renewable electricity than the entire Polarbröd Group uses. We also work actively to increase energy efficiency  in our operations.

Packaging
All of our packaging can be recycled and all our consumer packages are made from plastic produced with ethanol from sugar cane rather than fossil oil.

Transportation
We transport as much as we can by rail, because trains in Sweden are driven by electricity and electricity production in Sweden is almost complete fossil-free. For transports that cannot go by train we rely as much as possible on biofuel or electricity.

Raw materials
Our most important raw materials are our ingredients and we source a large share of our ingredients from Sweden. We purchase flour through Berte Qvarn’s FramtidsJord (Future Soil) farming programme, in which participating farmers implement practices such as diversified crop rotations and reduced use of fossil fuels. These farming practices are intended to support soil health, promote biodiversity, and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with agricultural production.

Social sustainability
We want to be an attractive employer with workplaces that protect and promote both physical and psychological well-being. We strive to create an environment in which all co-workers feel that their work is meaningful and everyone has the opportunity to grow and develop their skills and knowledge. We work to promote equality and diversity. Our goal is that all co-workers are proud to work with us and would recommend us as an employer to friends and acquaintances.