Environmental policy Here you’ll find our environmental policy and what we do to help make the world as green as possible At Polkapojkarna, we place great value on sustainable production and manufacturing. We cherish craftsmanship and genuine ingredients, and we aim for our production methods and flavors to be as authentic as they were in the past. Our handmade confectionery is always made using natural ingredients according to traditional recipes, and we strive to source our ingredients locally whenever possible. Where possible, we also offset our climate impact. When it comes to our traditional old-fashioned toffee and fudge, we are often asked whether they contain palm oil. It is becoming increasingly common to replace real ingredients such as cream and butter with palm oil in order to reduce costs and extend shelf life. At Polkapojkarna, not a single one of our toffees or fudges contains palm oil—the answer is no. We cook our toffee and fudge using cream and butter—better for the environment and with an authentic taste, just like in the old days. We believe in an environmentally friendly shift in the confectionery industry and are proud to lead the way as an example of how we can work together to achieve this. What we do to contribute to sustainable production and manufacturing Locally produced ingredients are used as much as possible. We apply eco-driving practices with our company vehicles (training completed in 2018). In production, we use natural flavorings such as freshly pressed peppermint, Xanté, Jameson, Beefeater, Galliano, etc., in our cocktail candy canes. We do not use any azo dyes. All our candy canes have environmentally compensated wrapping paper. Waste sorting of cardboard and paper is practiced. We continuously increase awareness and knowledge of environmental issues within the company by discussing and integrating environmental aspects into our daily work. We influence, set requirements, and collaborate with other companies, authorities, and organizations. We maintain an ongoing dialogue with our suppliers regarding environmental aspects and requirements. We minimize environmental impact from transport through efficiency and appropriate choices of transport methods. Outgoing goods are packed exclusively using paper made from renewable and biodegradable materials. All invoices, envelopes, and paper products are made from natural paper; however, email is used as much as possible for communication and invoicing. We use rechargeable batteries. No catalogs, brochures, or other paper advertising are distributed. Energy-efficient lighting is used wherever possible. All electricity we use comes from wind power.