Month: October 2024

Energy consumption and emissions in the commerce sector are decreasing effectively, but achieving the targets requires political decisions

In 2022, companies in the commerce sector reduced their electricity consumption by one per cent and their heat consumption by 9 per cent compared to 2021, says Statistics Finland. According to the carbon index for commerce, the sector’s CO2 emissions decreased by 12.3 per cent at the same time. Commerce's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and zero emissions by 2050, but achieving these goals requires policy measures that support the sector.

Real added value for consumers with the over-the-counter medicine reform

The Finnish Commerce Federation is aiming for an over-the-counter medicine reform that genuinely benefits customers and creates better conditions for lower prices. Introducing a range that meets consumers’ needs for over-the counter medicines within the scope of the geographically comprehensive network and extensive opening hours of commerce sector companies would improve the accessibility of medicines. A wide range of over-the-counter medicines has long been sold from medicine cabinets in shops. The reform should take advantage of these medicine cabinets and the experience gained from them.