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Anora, a wine and spirits brand house in the Nordic region, has invested in a new state-of-the-art biomass boiler at its Koskenkorva Distillery in Finland.
The new boiler will allow the distillery to fully transition to fossil-emissions-free fuels by the end of 2026 and help it to achieve its carbon neutrality target.
This biomass boiler is set to replace the site's existing fossil fuel-fired steam boiler, which is reaching the end of its functional lifespan. Scheduled for commissioning next year, the biomass boiler will operate on 100% renewable fuels. According to Anora, 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 sustainability roadmap.
Hannu Vähämurto, SVP of Anora’s industrial segment, said: ”This investment demonstrates our strong commitment to reducing our fossil emissions. 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.”
In addition to reaching carbon neutral operations at its Koskenkorva Distillery next year, Anora aims to achieve carbon neutral status throughout all operations by 2030. The group, which has a portfolio consisting of Nordic brands and a wide range of international wines and spirits, said its goals include driving the transition towards more sustainable, recyclable packaging options and reducing transport emissions through near-market filling.