Long-standing alliance between Tallink Silja Line and the John Nurminen Foundation underscores their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Baltic Sea's ecosystem.
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Tallink Grupp teams up with John Nurminen Foundation to safeguard the Baltic Sea in 2025. For every Captain's chocolate bar sold onboard their vessels, 20 euro cents will be donated to the foundation, supporting vital projects focused on preserving the Baltic Sea, its environment, and culture.
Tallink Grupp's retail subsidiary, Tallink Duty Free, has been partnering with the foundation for its third year running. In 2024, they donated EUR 20,000 from the sales of their Captain's chocolate bars throughout the year.
Aimar Pärna, Head of Tallink Duty Free, expressed his enthusiasm for the continued collaboration:
- "The Baltic Sea is central to Tallink Grupp, and we're committed to keeping it clean and preserving its marine environment. We were the first shipping company in the Baltic Sea region to receive the Sustainable Travel Finland label in 2020, and we're dedicated to offering eco-friendly travel options to our customers. This includes reducing our ships' CO2 emissions by 63.5% compared to 2008, operating environmentally friendly hotels, serving locally sourced food, and seeking innovative technological solutions. We're always looking for ways to minimize our environmental impact and collaborate with partners like John Nurminen Foundation to achieve our sustainability goals."
- "We're thrilled to continue our fruitful partnership with the John Nurminen Foundation, whose efforts focus on protecting our domestic sea and ensuring its sustainability. Our Tallink Silja Line customers are happy to know they can make a difference for the Baltic Sea by choosing to purchase our branded chocolate, as every sale contributes directly to our donations to the foundation. This partnership is supported and approved by our Tallink Silja Line teams, and the foundation presents its initiatives to our ships' sales personnel every spring, enhancing mutual understanding of our environmental efforts."
In the past two years, funds from the sales of goods in onboard shops, such as branded water bottles and chocolate bars, have been donated to the foundation. In 2025, Tallink Silja Line customers can continue supporting the cause by purchasing our branded Captain's chocolate, as Tallink Grupp will donate 20 cents from each bar sold during the year.
Annamari Arrakoski-Engardt, CEO of John Nurminen Foundation, commented on the longstanding cooperation:
- "The support of partners like Tallink Duty Free is crucial to our efforts. With their help, we can implement effective projects across the entire Baltic Sea catchment area. In addition to financial support, the expertise provided by Tallink Grupp helps us plan new projects related to sustainable maritime activities."
The funds donated by Tallink Grupp will be allocated to projects like the Sea Too -project (Meren puolella), which addresses the loss of marine biodiversity in the Baltic Sea by restoring underwater habitats and promoting sustainable use of natural resources[1][2]. Another project, the "Agri and Culture" initiative in Southwest Finland, aims to decrease nutrient runoff in the Archipelago Sea in collaboration with local farmers, while also preserving cultural heritage and engaging the local community[1][2].
Tallink Grupp and John Nurminen Foundation have been working together since 2003, with numerous projects addressing the preservation of the Baltic Sea.
About Tallink Grupp:One of the leading passenger and cargo transport service providers on the Baltic Sea, Tallink Grupp operates 14 ships under the brands Tallink Silja Line and Tallink Shuttle. Their services span various routes between Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. The group also offers chartered vessels for short and long-term projects, hotels, restaurants, a successful travel retail business, and operates franchises of the global Burger King chain in the Baltics. Their vision is to offer top-quality, sustainable, and innovative leisure and maritime transport services in the northern Baltic Sea region. Tallink Grupp's shares are dual-listed on Nasdaq Tallinn and Nasdaq Helsinki[3].
About John Nurminen Foundation:Founded in 1992, the John Nurminen Foundation's mission is to preserve the Baltic Sea and its cultural heritage for future generations. Their projects aim to improve the Baltic Sea's condition by reducing pollution and addressing environmental issues, such as eutrophication and nature loss[4]. Their work is backed by measurable results and impact, primarily funded by donations and grants[4].
[1] https://merenpuolella.fi/ Sea Too -project website[2] https://agricultureandculture.fi/ Agri and Culture -project website[3] Tallink Grupp official website: www.tallink.com[4] John Nurminen Foundation official website: www.johnnurmisensaatio.fi
- Tallink Grupp, a leading Baltic Sea transport service provider, aims to preserve the Baltic Sea's marine environment by donating 20 cents from every Captain's chocolate bar sold onboard their vessels.
- In 2024, Tallink Duty Free, a retail subsidiary of Tallink Grupp, donated EUR 20,000 to the John Nurminen Foundation from the sales of their Captain's chocolate bars.
- Aimar Pärna, Head of Tallink Duty Free, emphasized Tallink Grupp's commitment to sustainable travel options, including eco-friendly travel, reducing CO2 emissions, and serving locally sourced food.
- Annamari Arrakoski-Engardt, CEO of John Nurminen Foundation, acknowledged the crucial role of partners like Tallink Duty Free, stating that their financial support and expertise help implement effective projects across the Baltic Sea.
- In 2025, Tallink Silja Line customers can continue supporting the cause by purchasing the Captain's chocolate, as Tallink Grupp will donate 20 cents from each bar sold during the year.
- The funds donated by Tallink Grupp will be allocated to projects like the Sea Too project, addressing marine biodiversity loss, and the Agri and Culture initiative, which aims to decrease nutrient runoff in the Archipelago Sea while preserving cultural heritage.
- Since 2003, Tallink Grupp and John Nurminen Foundation have collaborated on numerous projects focused on preserving the Baltic Sea's environment and culture.
- The John Nurminen Foundation, founded in 1992, works to preserve the Baltic Sea and its cultural heritage for future generations by reducing pollution and addressing environmental issues like eutrophication and nature loss.
