Sustainability report of 2024: transparency, reliability and long-term development
MP-Maustepalvelu Oy wants to offer its customers first-class raw materials while maintaining its operations sustainable. We take sustainability into account above all in the selection of raw material suppliers and in our own operations. For this reason, we are committed to environmental sustainability, follow a carefully designed environmental program and take responsibility into account in all areas of our operations. We will continue to develop and analyze raw material supplier surveys as part of improving the transparency of the entire supply chain, and considering factors related to human rights, working conditions and the environment.
The starting points of our company’s operations include the motivation and encouragement of our personnel, as well as the continuous development and profitability of our operations. We want to offer our personnel good conditions to train, be motivated and develop further in their careers. Our stable economy enables the development of responsible business operations, and by investing in production equipment we improve our environmental responsibility.
In our new 2024 Sustainability report, we share insights into the global consumer trends for 2025, our sustainability goals, and the results of our double materiality analysis.
The commodity markets calmed down during 2024. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still affected the situation, but conditions improved, and raw materials became more available. The price level remained high but slightly decreased. More raw material supply has been affected by the situation in the Middle East, making freight traffic in Asia more difficult. Ships still have to circumnavigate Africa, causing delays in delivery times and rising freight prices. Overhead costs also increased due to inflation. Security of supply in 2024 remained at a reasonable level.
One of our key environmental goals is to reduce packaging waste, improve recycling efficiency, and manage energy consumption at our Hämeenlinnaproduction facility. We have switched to emission-free energy, which has reduced our carbon footprint by about a quarter.
With these measures, we ensure that our business will continue to be responsible, serve our customers in a first-class manner, and be built on our solid pillars: health and wellbeing, decent work and economic growth, cooperation, and partnership.