KLINGER Finland acknowledges the environmental impacts of its operations aand is committed to continuously improving its practices in line with the principles of sustainable development while preventing adverse environmental impacts. KLINGER Finland’s environmental management system is certified according to the ISO 14001:2015 standard.
We continuously improve our environmental management system by taking into account the purpose of our operations, our operating environment and the needs of our customers. KLINGER Finland supplies products and services primarily to Finnish industry and wholesale partners.
We encourage our personnel to perform their work in a way that ensures everyone takes responsibility for the environment, commits to environmentally responsible practices, and enhances the organization’s environmental responsibility. Environmentally responsible actions are supported and encouraged i.e. through communication and training.
Our Environmental Objectives
- minimise CO₂ emissions from our own operations by the end of 2026
- continuously improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption
- improve recycling and reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfills
- consider environmental aspects in all significant procurement and investments
- promote the use of public transport for commuting and business travel
- strengthen environmental responsibility within the supply chain by selecting partners committed to sustainability goals
- increase environmental awareness among personnel and partners
- expand our product range with solutions that support sustainable development
As part of our environmental policy, KLINGER Finland has participated in the Motiva Energy Efficiency Agreement 2017–2025. We committed to a minimum 7.5% reduction in energy consumption compared to 2017 levels — a target that was achieved and exceeded halfway through the agreement period following the reorganization of our warehouse facilities. In total, our energy consumption has decreased by more than 15%.
Monitoring Environmental Impacts
KLINGER Finland actively monitors the environmental impacts of its operations and continuously develops its measurement practices as part of its long-term sustainability efforts. We monitor energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, and material use, among other factors.
Our direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2) decreased from 401 to 98 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) between 2019 and 2025, representing a reduction of approximately 76%.
We are also developing our monitoring of indirect emissions across our value chain (Scope 3). These include emissions from purchased goods and services, transportation, business travel, and employee commuting. Our goal is to establish a more comprehensive and independently verified understanding of our climate impact, enabling us to target emission reduction measures where they can make the greatest difference.
The reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission figures are based on actual data and established greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting methodologies but have not yet been independently verified.
KLINGER Finland complies with applicable environmental legislation and requires its business partners to do the same.
Key Environmental Actions
Energy Efficiency and Energy Choices in Facilities
- electricity and district heating have been sourced from 100% renewable energy sources since 2023
- old fluorescent lighting has been replaced with energy-efficient LED lighting controlled by motion sensors
- the district heating heat exchanger has been replaced, and the building automation system controlling ventilation and heating has been upgraded
- building insulation has been improved, and windows have been replaced with more energy-efficient models
- electric fan heaters and radiators have been replaced with air-source heat pumps
- waste heat from the compressor room is recovered and used to heat the building
- indoor temperatures have been optimized to reduce energy consumption
Waste Management and Circular Economy
- systematic waste sorting practices have been developed since 2016
- majority of waste is recovered as raw materials or energy
- hazardous waste is sorted and handled separately
- waste sorting has been improved by adding collection points and providing employee training
- cooperation with waste management partners is continuously developed to increase material recovery
More Sustainable Procurement
- environmental impacts are considered in procurement and investment decisions
- preference is given to more sustainable products and materials
- energy-efficient alternatives are prioritized when purchasing equipment and machinery
- suppliers are required to follow responsible business practices and comply with environmental requirements
Low-Emission Mobility and Fleet Electrification
- our entire company vehicle fleet has been converted to fully electric vehicles in October 2026
- fleet electrification eliminates direct tailpipe emissions during vehicle operation
- vehicle fuel consumption decreased by approximately 52% between 2019 and 2025
- electric mobility is supported by an infrastructure of 34 EV charging points
- employees are offered a company bicycle benefit
Reducing Transportation and Logistics Emissions
- transportation chains are continuously optimized to reduce their environmental impact
- approximately 75% of our shipments are handled by DHL
- according to DHL’s reporting, the DHL GoGreen program achieved emission reductions totaling 108.7 tCO₂e in 2025
- transportation emissions are reduced through measures such as alternative fuels and electric transportation solutions
Reducing Packaging Materials and Developing More Sustainable Packaging Solutions
- multipack solutions reduce packaging material consumption by up to 63% compared to individual packaging
- customer-specific packaging solutions help reduce material consumption and packaging waste
- alternative packaging materials, such as grass-based cardboard, are being tested
- continuous efforts are made to reduce the use of plastic in packaging
- packaging solutions are also developed to improve transportation efficiency
