Valio phases out the use of natural gas in Riihimäki and reduces the factories' carbon dioxide emissions
Valio will phase out the use of natural gas in energy production at Riihimäki dairy plant with the help of energy partner Adven. Energy production in Riihimäki was converted to biofuels already before, and natural gas has been used for heating only in the coldest weather. Now the natural gas boilers are replaced by an electric boiler. Electricity produced with renewable energy helps Valio on its path towards carbon neutrality in the future. Continuous electricity distribution for food factories is a must in order for the Finnish food supply to run without interruptions. Valio's dairy