Sustainable Food Production with Environmental Responsibility
Our food production is based on domestic primary production, which is known, safe, and environmentally sustainable. The environmental impacts of food production are assessed through life cycle analysis, and circular economy practices are continuously improved. At Feelia, long-term efforts have been made to reduce emissions related to energy use.
Climate Impacts and Nutrition Guide Consumption Habits
Choices related to food and responsibility are shaped through complex individual, social, and economic mechanisms. High-quality nutrition has been proven to support not only physical health but also mental well-being. As a food producer and provider of food services, Feelia’s role is to offer transparent information based on widely accepted methodologies regarding the climate impacts of food products.
What Are Scope 1, 2 & 3?
Feelia’s direct climate impact (Scope 1) arises from process steam production, company-owned vehicles, and refrigerant emissions. Indirect climate impact (Scope 2) comes from purchased energy, such as steam plant operations. At the end of 2022, electricity procurement was fully transitioned to renewable energy.
Other indirect emissions (Scope 3), such as those from primary production, procurement, and product end-use, are addressed through long-term collaboration with stakeholders. Feelia’s goal is to achieve carbon neutrality in its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2) and across the entire value chain (Scope 3) by 2035.
Efficient Use of Water and Energy
Among energy sources used in production, carbon-neutral electricity represents modern, energy-efficient, and low-emission food production.
As is typical in the food industry, water consumption in Feelia’s production units is influenced by high hygiene standards, allergen control, the use of water in food products, and process water used in cooking.
Our Packaging Materials Are Justified
The packaging material used for Feelia’s vacuum-packed (sous vide) food products, PA/PP plastic, is food-grade and safe. The use of plastic in food packaging is justified: it is durable, airtight, and safe.
The airtight vacuum packaging combined with a unique cooking method enables long shelf life for Feelia’s food products—up to six months when refrigerated. The cardboard boxes used for deliveries are 100% recyclable. Producer responsibility for packaging materials is managed through the RINKI producer responsibility organization.
Development of Circular Economy
Waste generated from Feelia’s food production mainly corresponds to typical household waste fractions.
Biowaste accounted for approximately 73% of total waste (in 2021). Biowaste is delivered to appropriate treatment facilities, where it is processed into soil improvers or fertilizers. Wood waste, such as pallets, is utilized for energy production as chips.
Goal-Oriented Climate Work
Setting climate targets requires understanding the impacts of operations, enabling identification of effective measures both within operations and across the entire product lifecycle.
Feelia’s goal is to become a carbon-neutral company and achieve a carbon-neutral value chain by 2035. Direct operational changes can be achieved through short-term targets, while emissions related to procurement and end products are addressed through longer-term goals.
