SUSTAINABILITY
The idea of sustainable development is challenging companies, communities and individuals to change their ways of thinking and acting
Sustainable development is a part of corporate responsibility. When development is sustainable, it is responsible in terms of nature and people, without forgetting economic growth.
Adara Pakkaus Oy aims to be the most profitable Finnish company in the corrugated cardboard industry. We design, manufacture and supply high-quality corrugated cardboard products that meet our customers’ needs. We work flexibly, efficiently and responsibly with regard to our industry’s requirements. We focus on our core business by investing in account management, the development of the production process and a motivated workforce.
We are committed to complying with the laws, regulations and agreements that direct our operations. Our operations are based on continuous improvement in cooperation with our customers, suppliers, partners and employees. Our employees comply with the instructions and operating models intended to ensure occupational safety, product safety and environmental protection.
Environmental responsibility
We design our packaging solutions out of environmentally friendly materials by using the right amount of material to achieve the best performance. The main purposes of packaging involve protecting the product from its environment, protect the environment from the product’s impact, facilitate goods processing and provide information. We keep these elements in mind in each stage of the design and production process. Our production department is constantly working to improve things such as energy efficiency.
Social responsibility
This involves employees’ wellbeing and competencies, product safety and cooperation in business networks. Our skilled and motivated staff are the foundation of our business. Our people’s actions help us achieve the best results and positively surprise our customers time after time.
Financial responsibility
The prerequisites for financial responsibility this are efficiency, feasibility and competitiveness. A good financial performance is the basis for the other areas of social responsibility. We invest in the latest technology to improve our competitive performance and opportunities to serve our customers through even better solutions. Our work is always based on open and confidential communication. We are our customers’ strategic partner that brings added value and cost savings, in addition to packaging.
We have chosen three key sustainability themes that complement our operating policy and that our sustainability programme is built on:
We value long-term partnerships
High customer satisfaction is the priority in our business. Our long-term relationships with customers and suppliers are based on our ability to listen, engage and built partnerships. We constantly develop our operations, always with product safety in mind. In addition to high-quality products, we focus on smooth cooperation and efficient work.
Healthy and motivated employees
The basis of our operations is a safe working environment that we strengthen by constantly developing our processes. We also aim to support our employees’ wellbeing and satisfaction through involvement and training opportunities. We bolster employment rates by using local operators as much as possible.
Profitable business without compromising our values
We ensure the profitability of our business by focusing on our core operations and constant product development. When it comes to money flows, we are transparent and make sustainable investments. Ensuring the sustainability of our delivery chain is a part of our risk management.
Packaging with the environment in mind
We use sustainably produced materials for our manufacturing. We have invested in the latest technology to reduce material waste and increase machine automation and automated quality control. Our goal is to reduce energy consumption and thus reduce the emissions from our operations. We share information with our stakeholders through emissions calculations and sustainability reports.
Key Flag Symbol
Our corrugated cardboard boxes have received the Finnish Key Flag Symbol. The Key Flag Symbol is a label awarded by the Association for Finnish Work, which signals that the product in question was made in Finland.
Ecovadis
EcoVadis has awarded Adara with a bronze-level certification for our work on sustainability. EcoVadis assesses the sustainability of companies in four areas: the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
FSC
Through the FSC® certification of origin, we can ensure that the wood we use as our raw material is sourced from sustainably and well maintained forests.
ISO-Certificates
Our responsible operations are guided by the certifications awarded to us:
- ISO 9001:2015 quality system
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental system
- ISO 22000:2018. Food safety management systems
SBTi
Adara Pakkaus Oy is committed to the international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means that our climate goals are aligned with the Paris Agreement.
UNGC
We are committed to the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. This means that our operations are based on ten principles concerning human rights, labour rights, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption.
We will promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations committed to the Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. The aim of these goals is to promote sustainable development in 2016–2030. Adara Pakkaus Oy supports each of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
We have identified five key goals for our operations that we have integrated into our sustainability work.
Environment
We offer our customers fibre-based and recyclable packaging solutions. We are committed to to ensure the sustainability of our cardboard materials through the FSC certification of origin.
We assess the environmental impact of our operations regularly, with the full product life cycle in mind. Based on the assessment, we set goals and plan measures to promote environmental protection and reduce the carbon footprint of our operations.
We reduce waste and improve material efficiency through continuous development, investments, product design and training.
We are committed to comply with the relevant environmental laws and regulations. We realise our producer responsibility for packaging as a member of Finnish Packaging Recycling RINKI Ltd.
Whistleblowing
Adara Pakkaus is committed to acting responsibly and transparently. We have implemented a Whistleblowing channel through which concerns about potential misconduct or irresponsible practices within the company can be reported.
By clicking the ‘Submit a Whistleblowing Report’ link below, you will be directed to Adara Pakkaus’s Whistleblowing report form. On the form, you can report your observations and concerns in as much detail as possible. You can also attach files, such as images. The report is anonymous, but you may choose to leave your contact information. All reports are handled confidentially, securely, and in an encrypted environment. An anonymous username and password will allow you to log in to the service later. We will address any reported issues as quickly as possible.
Please note that the whistleblowing channel is intended solely for reporting suspected misconduct. If you wish to provide customer feedback, please use the contact details provided on our Contact page.