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Good things come from actions

Responsibility is not a choice for us. It’s the reason for our existence. We live through our community, and our community owns us. When our members thrive, so do we. Therefore, our only option is to operate sustainably. To act in a way that ensures tomorrow is always better than today.

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Our sustainability programme

  • Together we will make a better place to live

    Our sustainability work as a co-operative is guided by S Group’s sustainability programme and our values.  Our sustainability programme consists of three themes: promoting sustainable consumption together with our co-op members, promoting sustainable growth while respecting natural resources and taking steps towards an equal world – by removing inequality. 

  • Sustainable consumption

    Favour seasonal produce, reduce waste, support domestic products. We help our customers embrace a more sustainable everyday life through measures such as eating in a way that is smart for the wallet, health and the environment, sustainable consumption and less emissions from cars. 
    Learn how we support our local region

  • Climate and natural resources

    Reducing our own emissions, make use of waste heat and co-operate with the entire chain. We know the climate and environmental impacts of our own operations and the products we sell, and work together with our partners to reduce them. 
    Learn about our climate and nature work

  • A responsible employer

    The ethical values of cooperative activities, such as caring for other people, are the guiding principles of our HR work. These principles include respecting our employees and valuing their work, justice, equality and wellbeing at work.
    A responsible employer

Work from North Karelia

Promoting Finnish products – especially those from North Karelia – is close to our heart. You can recognize local products by the ‘Work from North Karelia’ (Työtä Pohjois-Karjalasta) label on the shelf edge.
Work from North Karelia label

For the Common Good: Sponsorship

We want to promote the well-being of our region, and we collaborate in a variety of ways with local sports clubs, cultural operators and societal activities. Our sustainability collaboration actions reflect our and our co-op members’ values. 
About collaborations and sponsorships

Welcome to the Ecosystem of Action

You picked up some red-labelled discount products for a snack, which also helped reduce waste. You picked the first produce you saw in the fruit and vegetable department, which means you chose seasonal produce. Many everyday sustainability actions together have a big impact.  
Learn about the Ecosystem of Action

Raati panels

You can find Raati touch screens in every PKO Sale, ABC service station, S-market, and Prisma. Raati is all about giving everyone the chance to influence everyday decisions – easily and without barriers.
Read more about Raati screens

Our sustainability actions