Anora and BSAG have signed the third Baltic Sea Commitment for the period 2026–2030, with the target to increase the share of regeneratively farmed barley used in Anora’s grain-based spirits to 30% by 2030.
The companies have been partners since 2015. In previous commitments, Anora has focused on reducing water consumption and supporting contract farmers in transitioning to more nutrient-efficient and environmentally friendly cultivation methods.
Anora also joined the Carbon Action platform to help advance regenerative agriculture.
Kari Kiltilä, category sourcing manager at Anora, said: “Anora is one of the largest buyers of Finnish barley, processing around 180 million kilograms of grain from approximately 1,500 Finnish farms each year. Our scale gives us a significant opportunity to drive positive change.
“Integrating regenerative agriculture into our supply chain is a cornerstone of our sustainability roadmap. It not only helps us reduce value chain emissions but also improves soil health and protects the Baltic Sea from nutrient runoff improving biodiversity. This commitment demonstrates how we can work with our farmers to build a more resilient and environmentally friendly upstream production,” added Kiltilä.
Anora aims to achieve fossil-free production at Koskenkorva distillery by the end of 2026 and across all of its own operations by 2030, without carbon offsets.
The group has also set science-based emissions reduction targets with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Anora also aims to enhance the circular economy by reducing wastewater by 20%, increasing the recycling rate of waste to 90% and reducing landfill waste to zero by 2030.
Ville Wahlberg, chief executive of BSAG, added: “The condition of the soil does not improve in just a year or two. That is why it is significant that Anora is now making its third commitment to promoting the health of both the soil and the Baltic Sea. Our long-term partnership, which is now entering its tenth year, supports both Anora’s strategic objectives and a sustainable future for the Baltic Sea. We look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.”
