We believe that sustainability, in its broadest sense, is inherently circular. To us, this means operating in a way that meets the needs of today's generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.
This means evaluating the economic, social and environmental impacts and risks across our entire value chain – from sourcing ingredients and manufacturing to sales and distribution. We have a responsibility to make decisions that balance these impacts for our stakeholders, as well as for society and the communities around us.
Developing new products is part of our DNA. It means continuously reviewing our product portfolio and seeking new ways to create innovative and improved products with greater added value. We are equally committed to continuously improving our production and procurement processes - it's simply part of who we are.
We closely monitor changing consumer preferences, regularly evaluate our own operations and processes, and follow global best practices in sustainable food production, including assessing sustainability-related risks and impacts. Together, these efforts shape our approach to sustainability - one that starts with creating value for consumers in our local markets.
Rīgas piena kombināts has identified three sustainability priorities that contribute to a healthier, more resource-efficient and fairer world. These priorities address environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts and risks identified through our Double Materiality Assessment conducted in 2025.
Optimise production processes and minimise waste generated during manufacturing.
Continuously expand our product portfolio and develop innovative products that contribute to healthier everyday choices.
Improve the everyday lives of our employees and everyone connected to our business through supportive and ethical partnerships.
Reducing Environmental Impact
We are committed to:
• Introducing renewable energy into our production processes
• Reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO₂ emissions
• Lowering our overall energy consumption
• Improving both energy and carbon intensity per unit of production
• Increasing the use of recyclable and recycled packaging materials, including transitioning to mono-material packaging wherever possible and reducing the amount of plastic used.
• Helping consumers make environmentally responsible choices by marking eligible products with our "Better for You and the Environment!" label
• Reducing waste generated during production
• Monitoring and managing environmental risks across our operations and value chain in accordance with the Rīgas piena kombināts Environmental Policy (2026)
Improving Well-being
We are committed to:
• Regularly introducing new and healthier products identified with our "Better for You and the Environment!" label
• Continuously improving the recipes of existing products
• Developing products with higher added value and/or clean-label ingredients
• Expanding our range of products for alternative diets, including lactose-free and vegan-friendly options
• Developing functional products that offer additional nutritional benefits, such as:
o higher protein,
o lower fat,
o reduced sugar,
o added vitamins,
o added fibre,
o and other health-oriented benefits.
• Increasing the use of sustainably sourced ingredients, including Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and eggs from cage-free hens.
Supporting People Around Us
We are committed to:
• Improving employee health and safety while reducing workplace incidents.
• Increasing employee engagement and satisfaction (measured through our eNPS score).
• Promoting gender balance throughout the company, including leadership and the Board.
• Strengthening relationships with our key partners and suppliers.
• Implementing best-practice corporate governance by regularly updating the Rīgas piena kombināts Code of Conduct.
What Does It Mean?
We have improved the recipes and/or packaging of a growing number of our products to support our sustainability goals of Improving Well-being and Reducing Environmental Impact.
Every year, we develop around 20 new or improved products, nearly half of which meet our "Better for You and the Environment!" criteria.
We also continuously review and improve our packaging solutions. Our goal is that by the end of 2026, more than 90% of the packaging we use will be fully recyclable while using less plastic.
We are gradually introducing the "Better for You and the Environment!" label across all qualifying products.
