sustainability work at pori energia
The current state of the planet requires changes in energy production practices and a reduction in emissions. As a socially responsible company, Pori Energia aims to contribute to these measures and to the transition towards more sustainable energy production. The company broadly integrates sustainable development principles into its operations, and its practical actions cover, among other things, climate change mitigation, emissions management, sustainable use of water resources, protection of biodiversity and natural resources, circular economy, and the well-being of its own workforce and supply chain. In addition, the company considers impacts on communities, customers, end users, and business practices. Below you will find information about our sustainability strategy and goals, as well as links to supplier ethical guidelines and an anonymous reporting channel.
Sustainability as part of our strategy
The ‘A better life through sustainable energy’ strategy brings together the key objectives of Pori Energia around sustainable growth, and our sustainability programme is strongly integrated into it. At the core of our sustainability work are building a next-generation energy system, sustainable solutions as a driver of growth, and skilled and developing personnel together with ethically guided and transparent governance.
Environmental responsibility
A next-generation energy system
Enabling the green transition
Reducing emissions
Promoting the circular economy (resource and material efficiency)
Social responsibility
Sustainable customer solutions
Improving energy efficiency / utilizing combined heat and power (CHP)
Providing carbon-neutral heating and cooling
Ensuring quality
Promoting customer satisfaction
A Team of Future Makers
Strengthening employee well-being
Improving occupational safety
Developing employee competence
Developing coaching leadership and interaction
Good Governance
Ethically guided and transparent business operations
Ensuring sustainable and profitable growth
Maintaining security of supply
Ensuring ethical management of the supply chain and partners
Our sustainability targets
The sustainability targets of Pori Energia are defined based on a double materiality analysis. Stakeholder perspectives have been taken into account in setting the targets. Our goals align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We assess the achievement of our sustainability targets annually.
| SDG | Päätavoite |
|---|---|
     | 1. Building a sustainable energy system and enabling the green transition We reduce carbon dioxide emissions across our entire value chain and actively work to mitigate climate change by investing in low-emission energy production and the development of the electricity grid. We identify the environmental impacts of our operations and their effects on biodiversity, and we minimize the resulting harm. |
  | 2. Ethical and sustainably growing business We operate transparently and responsibly in all our business activities. We promote sustainable and profitable growth, prevent corruption, and ensure that open communication and good governance strengthen trust in Pori Energia. |
 | 3. A developing and well-being-oriented work community We promote the safety, well-being, and work–life balance of our employees by developing our corporate culture, leadership, and operational processes, as well as strengthening skills and professional development. Our goal is a workplace with zero accidents. |
  | 4. Responsible value chain We are building a responsible value chain by selecting partners who share our values of responsibility, safety, respect for human rights, and compliance with the law. We operate in a way that supports residential well-being and local acceptance, and that minimizes harm to the surrounding community. |
| 5. Reliable energy supply and satisfied customers We ensure the continuous and uninterrupted availability of electricity and heat to all customers on an equal basis. We take care of security of supply, the reliability of electricity and heat distribution, and transparent communication, which maintain customer satisfaction and strengthen trust in our operations. |