Neova Group´s year 2025: Growth in circular raw materials and progress in renewable energy projects
The year 2025 was a period of growth for the Neova Group, marked by the development of renewable raw materials and strengthened climate and biodiversity ambitions. The Group continued its determined transition toward higher value-added solutions and reinforced its position in the European food production value chain. The year included significant investments, successful product launches, and progress in sustainability initiatives.
Kekkilä-BVB strengthened growth and launched new raw materials
Kekkilä-BVB continued its profitable growth and strengthened its position as a trusted partner for professional growers, landscaping professionals, and hobby gardeners. The division launched a new growing media raw materialt made from Finnish reed canary grass and commissioned a wood fibre production line in the Netherlands. At the same time, the share of circular raw materials increased to 31%.
Neova Terra advanced toward higher value-added business
Neova Terra continued its strategic transformation toward higher value-added solutions. The launch of NeoTerra soil conditioners, growing demand for activated carbon, and increased sales of animal feed strengthened the division’s role in the global food production value chain. Renewable energy projects progressed as planned, with several solar and wind power projects moving into the zoning phase.
Progress in climate and biodiversity targets
Neova Group continued to invest in environmental responsibility. Greenhouse gas emissions from Neova’s own operations continued to decline, and Kekkilä-BVB transitioned entirely to renewable electricity in all its operating countries.
Neova also continued large-scale restoration projects in Finland, Sweden, and Estonia, with a total of 540 hectares of former peat production areas restored during the year. In Lavassaare, Estonia, a nearly 250-hectare restoration area was completed as part of the EU-wide WaterLANDS project. In addition, significant biodiversity measures were implemented at Komppasuo in Finland and Peningi in Estonia, improving ecosystem condition and carbon sequestration capacity in these areas.
Job satisfaction increased
Safety and employee well-being were key priorities. Neova launched a new S.A.F.E. occupational safety programme aimed at strengthening safety practices in the coming years. The Great Place to Work Trust Index, which measures employee job satisfaction, rose to 70%, and Neova received GPTW certifications in Finland, Sweden, and Estonia.
“The year 2025 included many great successes, even though we cannot be satisfied with the slight increase in our accident frequency rate. We will continue our determined work toward our vision of zero accidents, for example through the S.A.F.E. programme. In December, we published our updated sustainability strategy, which will guide our continued work on climate, biodiversity, and the circular economy in the coming years,” summarises Susanna Inkinen, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at the Neova Group.
Further information:
Susanna Inkinen, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer, Neova Oy, Tel. +358 50 530 6245