Own production
Environmentally friendly production in Rauma, West Coast of Finland.
Our factory, 100% powered by renewable energy and the heart of our operations, is located in Rauma in Satakunta, Finland. Only 20 kilometres from Port of Rauma, which is very convenient considering export business and customers. Over 70% of our kitchen products and food packages are produced in our factory.
We are constantly working on our sustainability vision that by 2030, all our products will be both recyclable and made of renewable materials. We still have a journey ahead to reach our goal, but we are making good progress. Currently, 53% of our products are recyclable and made from renewable raw materials. Our in-house production and our modern warehouse ensures excellent security of supply and fast deliveries to our customers.
Our carbon footprint is 25,018.99 t CO2e, which is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 2,500 average Finns. Remarkably, 99.93% of our emissions come from indirect sources in the value chain – particularly from purchased products and services, transportation, and the disposal of sold products. The majority of emissions came from raw material procurement, which is typical in processing industries.
Our direct emissions and those generated from purchased energy are minimal, accounting for only 0.07% of total emissions, 15.48 t CO2e. Moving forward, we will continue our efforts to reduce emissions throughout the value chain, including setting science-based climate targets.
We invest in the well-being of our employees
Our workforce consists of nearly 80 skilled employees. Each Fredman team member is an expert in their own role. We aim to ensure a fair, equal, encouraging, safe, and healthy workplace for our personnel.
The majority of our people, some 50 professionals work in our factory manufacturing safe, high-quality kitchen supplies for cooking, storage, delivery and cleaning.
We want to invest in our staff’s well-being by providing support and developing our practices and leadership. Workplace well-being has been a theme for our community and management since 2022.
In 2023, 70% of our employees recommend Fredman as an employer and 84% feel that their well-being at work is at a good level.
Many of our products have been awarded the Key Flag Symbol. The Key Flag Symbol has been awarded to Fredman by the Association for Finnish Work as recognition of Finnish origin, sustainability and professional Finnish design. The Association controls the use of the certification. The Key Flag Symbol may be awarded to products or services whose degree of Finnish origin is at least 50%, depending on the industry.
Our baking and filter paper products as well as the Eko freezing and roasting bags have been awarded the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is awarded to products that contribute to sustainable development. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel indicates that its manufacture, use and disposal are less straining on the environment than other similar products. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is awarded to products and services that meet the criteria set by environmental experts.