Probi marks Sustainability Day with 44% cut in carbon emissions since 2019
PRESS RELEASE
OCTOBER 29, 2025
As the world observes the annual Sustainability Day, Probi highlights its progress in the fight against climate change with a 44% reduction in carbon emissions compared to its 2019 baseline, as well as facilities now running on 100% renewable energy.
World Sustainability Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of October; this year it falls on the 29th. It’s an initiative to raise awareness about sustainability and the importance of committing to practices that protect the environment for future generations.
“At Probi, our philosophy of restoring natural balance isn’t just about gut balance and health, it’s about the planet’s health too,” said Basudha Bhattarai-Johansson, VP HR & Sustainability at Probi.
“This day serves as an important reminder that change is possible, and our own results show what can be achieved when sustainability is embedded into the business strategy. We’ve come a great way, but we also know there’s plenty still to do.”
The substantial reductions in carbon emissions are a result of multi-year and multi-dimensional approaches. They include closer collaboration with suppliers, prioritizing ‘make more vs. buy more’ to reduce emissions in purchased goods and investing in upgraded equipment and process innovations that increase output while using fewer resources.
Renewable energy milestone achieved
Since spring 2025 both of Probi’s production plants in the US are running entirely on renewable electricity, as well as the head office in Lund, Sweden.
The plant in Redmond, WA, is powered 100% by wind and solar through PSE Green Power with Carbon Balance, and Lafayette, CO, by 100% wind and solar via Xcel Energy’s Renewable Connect Flex.
“Thanks to these upgrades, we’re on track to achieve our Science Based Targets five years ahead of schedule, by the end of 2025,” added Basudha Bhattarai-Johansson.
Looking ahead
Probi has committed to halving emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030, and to achieving net zero climate emissions by 2040, but no later than 2050.
“Sustainability Day is about raising awareness about what’s possible if we act together, and hopefully sparking a sense of hope. For us at Probi, it reinforces our long-term ambition to contribute to the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement and to restore natural balance, for both people and planet,” said Basudha Bhattarai-Johansson.
Probi’s climate milestones
- 44% total emissions reduction vs. 2019 baseline
- 20.6% total emissions reduction vs. 2023
- 63% cut in freight emissions vs. 2023
- 43% reduction in water consumption vs. 2020
- 100% renewable energy at both US plants, as well as the headquarters in Sweden.
- Investments in upgraded equipment, including a new centrifuge with 71% lower energy use, energy-efficient boilers, and electric scissor lifts.
Read more in Probi’s sustainability report.
For further information, please contact:
Lisa Jalakas, Global Content Strategy Manager, lisa.jalakas@probi.com
About Probi
Probi® is a global biotics solutions company, focused on researching, manufacturing, and delivering biotics for supplements and functional food. Founded on science, and together with our customers and research partners, we are striving towards a future in which as many people as possible can take control of their gut microbiome - so that they can live better lives for longer.
Born out of Lund University in Sweden in 1991, Probi has grown to serve over 40 markets worldwide. We hold multiple patents globally. Since 2025, Probi has been part of Symrise AG, further strengthening our innovation capabilities and global reach.
