Valio
Valio Ltd, commonly known as Valio, is a leading Finnish dairy company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland (FI). Founded in 1905, Valio has established itself as a key player in the dairy industry, primarily focusing on the production of high-quality milk products, cheese, and butter. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe and beyond, Valio is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Valio's core offerings include lactose-free dairy products, functional foods, and premium cheeses, all distinguished by their exceptional taste and nutritional benefits. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering lactose-free technology, which has positioned it as a market leader in this segment. Valio's dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it a respected reputation, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking healthy and delicious dairy options.
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Valio's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Valio's total greenhouse gas emissions amounted to approximately 2,347,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 2,343,000,000 kg CO2e. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 43,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 59,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). For the year 2023, Valio reported emissions of about 39,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 93,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 1,824,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 globally. In Finland, the Scope 1 emissions were about 39,300,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 96,000,000 kg CO2e. Valio has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services per kg of raw milk over the same period. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Valio's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity and heat energy in its production plants in Finland and Estonia by 47% by 2030. These efforts reflect Valio's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 83,200,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 97,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,280,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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