10.03.2025 - 07:30
Anora invests in a new biomass-boiler moving its Koskenkorva Distillery towards carbon neutrality
Anora is investing in a new, state-of-the-art biomass-boiler at its Koskenkorva Distillery in Finland in line with its strategy. This replacement investment will allow the distillery to fully transition to fossil-emissions-free fuels by the end of 2026 and help the distillery to achieve its carbon neutrality target, marking a significant step in Anora's sustainability work.
The new biomass-boiler is set to replace the existing fossil fuel-fired steam boiler, which is reaching the end of its functional lifespan. Scheduled for commissioning in 2026, the biomass-boiler will operate on 100% renewable fuels. This transition will significantly reduce the fossil emissions of the Koskenkorva Distillery – the main source of Anora’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions – making it carbon neutral during 2026, a key goal in Anora’s ambitious sustainability roadmap.
Beyond its environmental benefits, the new biomass-boiler will improve safety, operational reliability and automation.
”This investment demonstrates our strong commitment to reducing our fossil emissions,” says Hannu Vähämurto, SVP of Anora’s Industrial segment. ”The Koskenkorva Distillery is already a forerunner in our industry with its circular-economy-based operations. Thanks to our decade-long sustainability efforts, we have already significantly reduced the distillery’s fossil CO2 emissions. This investment is the final step in making the Koskenkorva Distillery's operations carbon neutral, setting a new industry standard and showcasing our dedication to environmental responsibility.”
Anora’s target is to reach carbon neutral operations at its Koskenkorva Distillery during 2026 and throughout all own operations by 2030, without compensations. Anora strives to be a role model in sustainability, aiming for ambitious goals in several areas. These include driving the transition towards more sustainable, recyclable packaging options and reducing transport emissions through near-market filling. Recently, Anora also received approval for its separate science-based emission reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Further information:
Hannu Vähämurto SVP, Industrial