Environment

Environment and Climate

As a responsible food producer, we are always working to reduce our impact on the climate and our use of resources. Energy and water are two areas where we can really make a difference, so we’ve set clear targets and taken concrete steps to make our production more resource-efficient.

We are committed to reducing CO₂ emissions from our electricity and gas consumption in line with the targets set out in the Danish Climate Act. In 2024, we joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that our emission reduction targets are ambitious and aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Our target for 2030 is to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO₂ emissions by 42% compared to 2021 levels. We prepare an annual greenhouse gas inventory based on the principles of the GHG Protocol. Furthermore we continuously work to include Scope 3 emissions, which we also aim to reduce through close collaboration with partners across our value chain.

We focus on reducing water consumption through process and production optimisations, particularly related to the cleaning process. Each financial year, we set specific reduction targets for the relative amount of wastewater discharged and we monitor our progress continuously.

Solar and Wind Energy

In the summer of 2023, we installed solar panels across the entire roof of our facility. These panels cover approximately one-third of our total electricity consumption, while the remaining two-thirds are supplied through the purchase of certificates of origin from Danish wind turbines and solar energy producers.

By using renewable energy sources in our production, we support UN Sustainable Development Goal 12, particularly target 12.2, which focuses on the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

Action Plan (Energy and Climate Inspection)

Nordic Wind Certificate

Packaging

We continuously work to optimise our packaging with a focus on recyclability and material composition.

  • Squeeze bottles: Made from 100% recycled rPET. The caps and bottles are designed so the rPET and PP components can be easily separated and recycled.
  • Secondary packaging: We have phased out the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and replaced it with paper-based solutions.
  • Paper and cardboard packaging: All materials are FSC-certified and support responsible forest management in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 15, particularly target 15.2, which focuses on the sustainable management of forests.

Recycling and Waste Reduction

We actively work to increase recycling rates in Denmark by sorting our waste into separate fractions in line with Danish and EU legislation. At the same time, we focus on reducing waste streams and minimising waste in our production.

Every year, we send cardboard, plastic, metal, glass and organic waste for recycling, and we continuously optimise our processes to support national and European recycling targets.

Our work on waste reduction and recycling supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. In particular, it contributes to target 12.3, to halve per capita global food waste and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, and target 12.5, to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.

Organic Certification

Fynbo Foods is approved by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration for the production of organic food products. Our production is subject to ongoing inspections and must comply with the requirements for both the official EU organic logo and the Danish Organic Label (Ø-label).

Organic production at Fynbo Foods follows applicable organic regulations that take nature, and the environment into account.