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Operating principles

Alko treats all of its stakeholders equally, transparently and without discrimination. We engage in open dialogue and issue comprehensive and transparent communications on how we have put responsibility into practice in our operations.

  • Corporate Governance
    • Operating principles

    Alko Inc. is a limited company owned by the Finnish State. Alko Inc.'s business activities are based on the Alcohol Act (1102/2017), the Government Decree on Implementation of the Alcohol Act (151/2018), the Decree on Enforcement of the Alcohol Act (158/2018), the Companies Act, and the company’s Articles of Association.

  • Ethical principles
    • Operating principles

    These ethical principles are operating principles that guide all Alko personnel in accordance with the current values and principles for responsible operations that have been approved by Alko’s management. They cover the entire company, from store level right up to senior management, and everyone must comply with and promote these principles on a practical level.

  • How does Alko choose products?
    • Operating principles

    Alko offers thousands of different products from dozens of different countries. Learn how products end up on Alko’s shelves.

  • Pricing
    • Operating principles

    Alko prices its alcoholic beverages transparently. The company publishes its pricing coefficients and principles for each product group every year. Suppliers determine the price of their own products.

  • Alko personnel's memberships in organisations and communities
    • Operating principles

    Alko personnel's memberships in organisations and communities in 2025:

  • Alko's whistleblowing channel promotes responsible operations
    • Operating principles

    Alko is committed to responsible business and integrity in accordance with its ethical principles and the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct. These ethical principles are operating principles that guide all Alko personnel in accordance with the current values and principles for responsible operations that have been approved by Alko’s management. The ethical principles have been approved by Alko Oy's Board of Directors.