SUSTAINABILITY AT VALTRA

Everybody has a part to play in making the world a better place to live. Making sustainable choices is vital, and different industries have a huge responsibility in leading the way. The best results can often be achieved by focusing on one's own expertise and understanding how the world can benefit from it. At Valtra, we know machines - versatile, reliable, and durable tractors that are built to last.

We also know our customers. They are at the heart of all Valtra's operations. Everything we do is to make their lives easier. Therefore, the purpose for Valtra's sustainability actions is to protect the livelihood of farmers, and as such, our business, employees, stakeholders and, of course, the land.

Read on to see how sustainability is at the root of everything we do at Valtra

VALTRA’S SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS AREAS

We are committed to developing and improving the sustainability of all our operations, interactions, and relationships through three key focus areas.

OPERATIONS

We ensure all our operations, including our supply chain and quality management system, are conducted sustainably. This includes our principles of purchasing, code of conduct and supplier audits, certifications and partnerships. We are committed to environmental sustainability and relentlessly work on emission reduction, energy consumption, waste management, and the efficient use of resources, such as water and plastic consumption.

Valtra holds the following ISO environmental certificates:

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001

Our operations

CUSTOMERS

We offer a high level of productivity and lifecycle management and support our customers' sustainability. We actively listen to and work with our customers to solve their problems. Our Smart Farming technologies answer many of the challenges posed by sustainability goals and help comply with regulations. We constantly develop our products and services to offer the latest fuel efficiency, alternative power trains and remanufacturing possibilities.

COMMUNITY

We take care of our employees' well-being, foster diversity and inclusion, and are a positive influence on our community wherever we operate. We actively make charitable contributions and volunteer in our community. We are a good corporate citizen, both in our own sector and throughout the world.

Renewable fuel research with the Finnish Future Farm Project

Together with partners Neste, AGCO Power, and Nokian Heavy Tyres, Valtra is undertaking research into the effects of using Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Valtra tractors. Watch the video to find out more. The research forms part of the Finnish Future Farm Project by Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK), and is jointly funded by the European Union and Keski Suomen Liitto The Regional Council of Central Finland.

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SMART MOVES MADE EASY

To enjoy better yields the soil must be in prime condition. To comply with regulations carbon emissions need to be kept in check. The answer is a smart machine that helps you work sustainably every day. Optimal accuracy, precision and efficiency is ensured and complying with regulations becomes automatic. Smart Farming technologies will save you time, money and keep your land profitable, and the best thing is that you don't even have to think about it.

Smart Farming for healthy soil

Smart Farming is the way to boost the health of your soil for better quality yields. Optimizing nutrient and pest control efficacy, managing compaction, and machine optimization are key opportunities where farmers can use the correct data to increase yield and improve the environment. Sequestering carbon into agricultural soils and boosting crop yields is a natural win-win for both farmer and environment.

CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION

Smart Farming uses advanced technology to increase productivity while reducing energy waste. Improving operational efficiencies reduces fuel consumption and lowers costs. To support this, we are continuously looking into and developing alternative fuel solutions. We both meet and exceed the local emission standards with our Stage V compliant AGCO Power engines.

RIGHT TIME

Know the perfect timing for your tasks based on the weather history of your farm and optimize long-term yield by increasing cropping cycles and double cropping. Whatever the task, the right timing means the most profit.

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RIGHT PLACE

Follow waylines precisely, be connected to what is happening on the ground and maximise the cultivated area. Whether you're planting, tilling, spraying or harvesting, you will save time, fuel and money.

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RIGHT APPLICATION

Save resources and improve crop quality by applying just the right amount of fertiliser or spray to each part of the field, making adjustments on-the-go. Everything is recorded as you work, making complying with regulations a breeze.

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UNIQUELY VALTRA

At Valtra, we believe actions speak louder than words. We are proud of our longstanding work and achievements in sustainability. From exciting co-operations with our partners to sustainably operated factories and unique products and services, with Valtra, you can rest assured that your machine is the most sustainable choice on the market.

RENEWABLE FUELS

Every Valtra tractor that leaves the assembly line has its tank filled with 100-per cent renewable fuel. All our forklift trucks at our Suolahti factory also use renewable diesel which is produced from 100-per cent renewable waste materials. It produces up to 90 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel fossil fuel (an annual saving equivalent to removing 560 diesel cars from our roads).

FUEL EFFICIENCY

Valtra's EcoPower feature was introduced in 1999. When the driver selects Eco mode, the maximum engine speed is reduced from 2100 to 1900 rpm, maximum power is available at 1750 instead of 1900 rpm, and maximum torque arrives at 1250 instead of 1500 rpm. Engine torque increases while the top revs are reduced by 20%, enabling 10% in fuel savings. Reduced revs means less wear and tear on the engine, extending its life while saving thousands of euros saved in annual fuel bills.

A GREEN FACTORY

Valtra’s factory in Suolahti, Finland, is probably the greenest tractor factory in the Nordics. It is 100% run on renewable energy. All factory waste is sorted into 26 different categories and is recycled. An air-cleaning system burns solvent vapour from the chassis painting unit. We produce green energy by burning waste wood. Both our Suolahti and Mogi das Cruzes factories are among the top three AGCO-owned tractor factories for low greenhouse gas emission intensity. We’ve had ISO 14001 environmental certification since 2000.

REPLACE WITH REMAN

AGCO REMAN provides an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective way to replace parts on existing machines. REMAN engines and transmissions have the same warranty as new parts but are typically 30-40 per cent lower in cost. Remanufacturing is a value-retention process that supports the circular economy. It requires less energy input and fewer raw materials while lowering production emissions and reducing waste up to 90%.

AGCO SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

Valtra is a worldwide brand of AGCO and fully complies with the parent organisation's sustainability goals. Together we are stronger and more able to prioritise sustainability actions and investments that make the greatest and most immediate positive impact on farmers and our industry.

We recognise the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to make significant progress on global economic, social, and environmental challenges by 2030. From fostering sustainable food production to encouraging effective partnerships, our sustainability priorities align with six of the United Nation's SDG's.