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Sustainability

We play our own part in slowing down climate change. Our extensive work has made us a trailblazer in the field of climate sustainability in restaurant business. Through our example, we challenge the food sector and society to move in a more sustainable and responsible direction.

In 2023, we published the world’s first Irresponsibility Report, in which we openly shared Ylva’s failures and pitfalls in its sustainability work. The publication sparked wide interest both in Finland and abroad.

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Serving better student days

Our more than 20 student and staff restaurants offer tasty, healthy and affordable meals across all University of Helsinki campuses.

A pioneer in the sustainable food transition

At the core of our business is delivering solutions that help build a sustainable food culture for future generations.

We build the future on 150 years of experience

Our history goes back 150 years. Many societal transformations have started with us. Our restaurant operations laid the foundation for the student meal subsidy system as it exists today.

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