Walki Group’s near-term targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
Walki Group Oy is proud to announce that its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This validation confirms that Walki’s climate targets are aligned with the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement: limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Walki Group Oy is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54% from 2021 levels, with the target year set as 2030. We are also committed to reducing scope 3 GHG emissions by 52% per million EUR value added within the same timeframe. *
“This validation marks a significant milestone in our climate journey,” says Leif Frilund, CEO at Walki Group. “We are now officially committed to reducing emissions in line with the latest climate science and reporting on our progress annually.”
*These targets cover energy and industrial emissions; emissions from forestry, land use, and agriculture (FLAG) will be included once a suitable pathway for timber and wood fibre becomes available.
A Science-Based Approach to Climate Action
The Science Based Targets initiative is the leading global body for validating corporate climate targets, ensuring they are grounded in the latest climate science.
How Walki Plans to Achieve Its Targets
The primary sources of Walki Group’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from the raw materials used in its products, transportation and distribution activities, and the end-of-life treatment of materials. Key material categories include fibre-based materials, as well as fossil-based, bio-based, and recycled polymers, alongside aluminium foils. Our own operations also contribute to emissions through energy consumption at manufacturing sites.
To address these areas, Walki is implementing a multi-faceted strategy:
Operational Efficiency: Significant investments have been made to improve energy efficiency at production sites, including upgrades to ventilation, cooling, lighting, and heat recovery systems.
Smarter Logistics: Continuous optimisation of logistics processes is helping reduce transportation-related emissions.
Sustainable Product Design: Designing lighter packaging directly contributes to a reduction in raw material acquisition and lower emissions across the value chain. We are dedicated to developing solutions that are as lightweight as possible while maintaining their functionality. We are also committed to increasing the use of renewable and recycled materials.
Recyclability and Circularity: In line with the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Walki is enhancing the recyclability of its packaging solutions to support a circular economy.
Value Chain Collaboration: Achieving these targets requires strong partnerships. Walki is deepening collaboration with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to drive innovation and shared impact.
Looking ahead, our efforts will continue to evolve. We are committed to ongoing improvements, transparent reporting, and close engagement with all stakeholders to ensure we meet our science-based targets and support global climate goals.
Learn more about our targets and climate action in our annual Sustainability Report