Corporate Responsibility Management

We listen to the environment and stakeholders

Our responsible business is driven by profitable growth, ethics and value-creating partnerships. We are committed to the requirements and aspirations of our environment and our stakeholders.

By acting responsibly, we safeguard our current and future operating conditions. In line with the principle of sustainable development, we take into account the economic, social and environmental aspects of our operations in all areas of our business. We also expect our business partners to follow similar sustainability principles in their operations. Sustainability extends to all levels of our operations: our objectives, values, management and day-to-day work. Our communication is truthful, transparent and interactive.

Through responsible business practices, Atria safeguards its current and future operating conditions by creating long-term added value for all stakeholders. Atria takes economic, social and environmental aspects into account in all its business areas in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. In Finland, the Atria chain plays an important role in food security and national security of supply. With a profitable food chain, Atria bears its social responsibility and contributes to ensuring that people have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food.

Responsibility extends to all levels of Atria's operations: objectives, values, management and daily work. Atria develops its responsibility in cooperation with its business partners, who are committed to similar responsibility principles in their operations. By financial responsibility, Atria means achieving its financial objectives in a way that enables the company to develop its business in line with the expectations of its stakeholders. Key figures related to Atria's business and financial responsibility are reported comprehensively in the Annual Report.

Commitments

Through various commitments, Atria has set sustainability targets for its own production.

In its Code of Conduct, Atria is committed to the following international agreements and recommendations:

• The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child
• International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on Fundamental Labour Rights
• UN Global Compact initiative to promote human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and the prevention of corruption
• OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Charter on Sustainable
• Development and ICC Guidelines against Bribery and Corruption
• Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) Principles for Purchasing

Verification of responsibility

	Atria has received formal approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for its ambitious emission reduction targets. The targets are based on the Paris Climate Agreement and aim to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius globally.
	Atria is participant of the UN Global Compact from 2022 and we publish an annual Communication on Progress report, which describes Atria's actions in relation to the ten principles of responsibility and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
	CDP is an independent, non-profit organisation that helps companies calculate and report their environmental impacts. Atria reports annually on its progress.
	Europe's largest sustainability brand survey verifies consumer perceptions of brand sustainability.
	The EcoVadis assessment system provides a comprehensive assessment of corporate responsibility in relation to environmental issues, labour and human rights, ethical principles and responsible sourcing, based on documented material.
	Certified Nasdaq ESG Transparency partner  Atria Plc's shares have been listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy since 1991. Every year we report on our sustainable business and our commitment to market transparency and raising environmental standards.

Learn more about Atria's sustainability program