Sanomapaino has two modern printing facilities: Sanomala in Vantaa and Manu in Tampere. Our printing houses are the largest and most technologically advanced newspaper printers in Finland, serving both Sanoma's own publications and external customers. Printing houses operate in accordance with environmentally certified ISO 14001 systems and utilise the latest technology, such as artificial intelligence, to improve energy efficiency. 

Our sustainability targets

Environmental sustainability

  • Environmental Standard: The Sanoma Environmental Standard guides the environmental work of Sanoma Printing Houses. In addition, printing houses have set their own environmental goals.
  • Emission reductions: Sanomapaino's printing facilities in Vantaa and Tampere are part of Sanoma's climate roadmap, which aims to reduce energy-related Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its own operations as well as Scope 3 emissions from the value chain. Sanoma has reduced emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 44% and from its supply chain (Scope 3) by 38% by 2024, compared to the base year 2021.
  • Product-specific emissions calculations for newspapers: One printed and delivered Helsingin Sanomat produces approximately 136 grams of CO₂ equivalents, which is equivalent to driving 1–2 kilometres in an average car. This calculation covers greenhouse gas emissions from paper, printing and transportation and is carried out in accordance with ISO 16759 using the Climate Calc calculation tool, which complies with ISO 14064-1 and GHG Protocol standards. The figures have been verified by a third party.
  • Carbon-free energy: Newspapers use carbon-free electricity and renewable district heating.
  • Solar power: In 2024, a total of 2,125 solar panels were installed on the roofs of the Sanoma House and the Tampere printing house.
  • AI supporting energy efficiency: Artificial intelligence is used to improve energy efficiency in printing houses in Tampere and Vantaa, in addition to energy efficiency projects.
  • PEFC certification: Media Finland only uses PEFC-certified paper and has obtained a PEFC certificate to ensure the traceability and transparency of the origin of the paper.
  • Materials efficiency and waste: All waste is recycled or reused. Both printing houses have action plans to reduce waste generation, quantified targets to minimize paper waste and waste reduction training is provided to employees.
  • Water responsibility: In 2024, printing houses water consumption totalled 12,187 cubic metres (2023: 14,320). In the printing house, water is used for printing, humidifying the air and as household water.

Social sustainability

  • Safe working environment: Printing operations adhere to strict occupational safety standards and invest in preventive safety work.
  • Competence development: Continuous investments are made in the training and competence development of printing staff to ensure high-quality and responsible production.
  • Employee involvement: As part of its environmental work, Media Finland has a three-year cooperation agreement with WWF Finland (in Finnish). For example, the personnel will have the opportunity to participate in plastic litter clean-ups and oil spill response exercises organised by WWF during the current year.

Responsible production and supply chain

  • Responsible sourcing and supplier requirements: Sanoma requires its suppliers to be responsible and to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct, which covers environmental, labour and human rights issues.
  • Transparency: Sanoma reports annually on the progress of its sustainability work in compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). In addition, Sanoma publishes a separate Sustainability Accounting Standard Board (SASB) content index to support investors.

Key figures 2024

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one newspaper ordered home, CO2e

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reduction in Sanoma's own operations GHG emissions from 2021

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reduction in Sanoma's value chain GHG emissions from 2021

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of paper fiber used originates from certified sources

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water consumption in printing houses

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of waste recycled or reused