In today’s world, responsibility and environmental considerations have become central factors not only in society at large but also in business. With climate change, diminishing natural resources, and increasing environmental challenges, every organisation plays a significant role in building a sustainable future. Responsible practices are no longer merely a competitive advantage but a necessity that guides decision-making, enhances operational efficiency, and builds trust with stakeholders. By integrating environmental responsibility into our daily operations and strategy, we create positive impacts for the environment, our business, and society.

Kaarea is a responsible service provider that places strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. We take concrete actions to advance sustainable development and support the wellbeing of the environment. Our long-term commitment was recognised in November 2025, when Kaarea received the EcoCompass certificate for its dedicated environmental work.

Our environmental commitment is rooted in the ambition to be a responsible actor that strives to increase positive environmental impacts while actively reducing negative ones. This commitment is reflected in actions such as:

• Reducing food waste and increasing recycling through effective sorting practices
• Promoting environmental responsibility in our own communications and across the value chain
• Minimising logistics emissions through efficient fleet management and sustainable vehicle choices

Our goals include improving waste sorting and recycling, reducing logistics-related emissions, ensuring the efficient use of cleaning agents, lowering the carbon footprint of procurement, and keeping food waste in meal production below 8 per cent.

Our environmental efforts are aimed at building a sustainable future together with our partners. We actively monitor our progress and continuously seek to improve the environmental performance of our operations. We value transparency and will continue to openly communicate our concrete sustainability and responsibility initiatives.