Orkla.com News Orkla signs international climate action statement Orkla signs international climate action statement Orkla is committed to contributing to a sustainable economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. 2020-05-20 Orkla is committed to contributing to a sustainable economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, and is participating in an international climate campaign supported by 155 companies in 33 countries. “Uniting Business and Governments to Recover Better” is the name of the campaign backed by the international organisation Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the United Nations Global Compact. A total of 155 companies in 33 countries are participating in the campaign, which underscores the importance of business and governments working in concert to achieve the climate targets. The economy must be rebuilt after the coronavirus crisis in a way that helps to solve the global climate challenges. Business must be prepared to invest in renewable energy and sustainable solutions. At the same time, this will necessitate a climate policy that reduces the risk of such investments and promotes green growth. “The coronavirus crisis has put an enormous burden on society. In rebuilding the economy, it is important that business and governments work together to meet the climate targets and join forces to achieve a sustainable recovery,” says Orkla President and CEO Jaan Ivar Semlitsch. Orkla has had an important responsibility to society during the coronavirus outbreak as a supplier of food, household cleaning and hygiene products. To meet the substantial demand, production in selected categories has been stepped up to ensure solid inventories and good delivery capability. At the same time, Orkla wishes to show leadership in making the transition to sustainable production. The company has set targets for greenhouse gas emission reduction that are aligned with the Paris Agreement on limiting global warming to 1.5˚C. Orkla’s climate targets have previously been validated by the SBTi. Over the past five years, greenhouse gas emissions from Orkla’s own production have been reduced by almost 60 per cent. Orkla has also worked to reduce food waste, increase packaging recycling and reduce the climate footprint of its own products. Offering plant-based alternatives to meat and developing products and packaging made from renewable, recycled materials have been a key focus of the company’s sustainability work. By signing the “Uniting Business and Governments to Recover Better” statement, Orkla is underscoring the need to ensure that efforts to achieve the climate targets do not come to a halt as a result of COVID-19. Read more: Uniting Business and Governments to Recover Better Science Based Targets initiative UN Global Compact Share print Created with Sketch. logo-without-payoff Created with Sketch. About Orkla Contact Personal privacy Disclaimer About the use of cookies and personal data Our website places information capsules (cookies) on your device if you have consented to the storage of cookies in your browser settings. Information capsules are used to improve the website, for analysis purposes and for interest-based advertising. Read more about Orkla’s treatment of personal data, including right of access. © 2021 Orkla. All rights reserved We use cookies on our website to optimise your browsing experience. If you have accepted the settings in your web browser, we will use the cookie information to analyse how our visitors use our website and select advertising based on their interests. You can read more about our use of cookies by clicking on "Cookie settings" below about how to delete or block cookies. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings