Barona is a responsible solution

A more responsible and humane working life.

That’s what we at Barona are building. Barona is one of Finland’s largest employers. Our impact on society is among the best in the world: according to Upright, which measures the net impact of companies, our overall rating is +53, which puts Barona among the top 20% in the world in terms of impact.

The most significant positive impact comes from job creation, tax revenue, and the development of employees’ skills and know-how.

Barona’s responsibility highlights in 2024

  • We employed a significant number of young people: nearly half (46%) of our employees were under 30 years old.
  • We invested in well-being and achieved a 20 % reduction in mental health-related absences.
  • We helped over 15,000 individuals develop their skills to meet the needs of working life.
  • We improved occupational safety: Workplace accidents of personnel working for our customers decreased by approximately 21 %.
  • Barona committed to the SBTi initiative and science-based emission reduction targets.
  • Green transition projects were confirmed as a Barona growth area.
  • We supported the welfare society by paying taxes: Barona’s tax footprint was approximately EUR 166 million.

I am very proud of Barona’s significant impact on Nordic working life and the world around us. For example, employing young people, integrating immigrants, or taking care of the well-being of our personnel are actions that motivate us at Barona.

Annual report

How was Barona’s year 2024? Take a look at the report.

Read Annual report 2024 (pdf)

Our responsibility goals

Theme 1: People

  1. We develop our diversity expertise.
  2. We multiply international recruitment.
  3. Barona employees can boldly be themselves.
  4. We invest in education.
  1. Barona employees feel that their employer invests in competence development.
  2. We improve occupational safety.
  3. We prevent sick leave.
  4. We strengthen well-being.

We are committed to the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate responsibility initiative. We respect universal human rights as defined in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We respect the dignity and privacy of individuals and do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, threats, or insults in any form in our supply chain. Read more from our Responsibility report.

Theme 2: Customers and stakeholders

  1. Barona is an attractive employer.
  2. Barona is a reliable and reputable partner.
  3. We are the most comprehensive employer and training partner in the public sector.

In 2024, our business clients rated Barona’s responsibility at 8.6. The customer recommendation score (Net Promoter Score, NPS) was +53, six points higher than the previous year. Read more from our Responsibility report.

Theme 3: Environment

  1. We will reduce Barona’s Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58.8% by the end of 2035.
  2. We will reduce Barona’s Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by the end of 2035.
  3. We aim to make Barona a net-zero company by 2050.

We are committed to setting climate targets in line with the SBTi framework.
Our emissions intensity across the entire value chain was 56.2 g CO₂e per euro of revenue (Scope 1–3). Read more from our Responsibility report.

How we create value

RESOURCES

Economic capital
  • Turnover 402 million euros (pro forma)
  • Operating profit 14.6 million euros
  • Financially sound and stable company
  • 100% domestic ownership
Human capital
  • Motivated personnel
  • Personnel competence and its development
  • Investing in the wellbeing of personnel and their ability to work
Intangible capital
  • Barona brand and brand portfolio
  • Barona’s service solutions
  • Information systems and data
  • Responsible operating models
Social capital
  • Employee networks
  • Client relationships
  • Stakeholder and partner networks
  • Cooperation with the public sector
Natural resources
  • Water 281 m3 15
  • Energy 3,457 MW

IMPACT

Economic Impact
  • Salaries and remuneration 271.8 million euros
  • Tax footprint 166.4 million euros
  • Pensions 45.1 million euros
  • Indirect employee expenses 11.1 million euros
Environmental impact
  • Greenhouse gas emissions 22,604 tCO2e (scope 1, 2 and 3)
  • Emissions intensity 56.2 g CO2e (scope 1, 2 and 3)
Social and societal impact
  • Employment created: (FTE) 6,462
  • Employing young people 46% of personnel are under 30
  • Employing immigrants and increasing the diversity of the business sector
  • Strengthening workforce skills
  • Promoting occupational safety
  • Improving employee well-being
Long-term societal impact
  • Improving employment rate
  • Securing companies’ growth and readiness for change
  • Mitigating the convergence problem
  • Preventing marginalisation and social exclusion
  • Increasing the intellectual capital of the workforce
  • Improving equality in working life

We are the most impactful growth platform in working life for people and companies in the Nordics.

Everyone has the right to work, and Finland requires the contribution of everyone of working age.

  • Everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or other background factors, must be offered the most suitable way of working to earn a livelihood and feel that they are a meaningful part of society.
  • Companies need HR, training, and well-being services to ensure competent and healthy personnel that meet current needs.

Barona provides solutions for these challenges by serving as a bridge between employees and employers.

What guides us? Read our Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct (in English) (pdf)

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