We have received recognition for our sustainability work from several independent organisations.
Strong commitment to climate work
HKFoods’ short-term and land-related climate targets were approved by the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) in 2023.
Contributing to the UN's sustainability work
HKFoods is committed to the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. We also promote the following UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of our sustainability programme.
HKFoods rated by independent ESG ratings
We report annually on our work and targets to external ESG assessors.
Bronze in the EcoVadis assessment
HKFoods has achieved Bronze level in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment. This places us among the top 35 per cent of assessed companies.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
HKFoods reports its environmental information through CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). In addition to reporting on climate-related matters, CDP reporting also covers topics related to deforestation and water security.
HKFoods was once again listed among Europe’s Climate Leaders by Financial Times
The Financial Times has ranked HKFoods for the fifth consecutive time among the European companies that have achieved the greatest reduction in their climate emissions. The Europe’s Climate Leaders 2025 list, published in April, included 600 companies, of which just under 30 were from Finland. HKFoods was the only Finnish meat industry company on the list. The company has been on the Europe’s Climate Leaders list since 2021.
The fifth edition of Europe’s Climate Leaders — compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with data provider Statista — aims to highlight European companies that are making progress in cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The list focuses primarily on businesses that have achieved the greatest reduction in their Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity over a five-year period (2018−2023). Emissions intensity is defined as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, in tonnes of CO₂-equivalent, per €1mn in revenue. Other factors are considered, such as transparency on Scope 3 emissions. Companies’ progress in reducing absolute emissions, and their collaboration with sustainability assessors, such as CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), are also taken into account.
For further details of the methodology, see the article published by Financial Times: Europe’s Climate Leaders 2025: interactive listing (ft.com)
