Sustainability at Rikalanmäki is reflected in everyday actions. We aim to operate in a way that respects the environment, people, and the surrounding community—both today and in the future. As a family business operating in a historic setting, we consider our responsibility for the environment and local community especially important.
The electricity used by Restaurant Rikalan Krouvi is generated from renewable energy sources and certified with a guarantee of origin. The guarantee of origin is an official certificate that verifies how the electricity is produced; by law, it is the only accepted way to ensure the origin of electricity.
We monitor our energy consumption and continuously develop our operations to be more energy-efficient. In our procurement, we prioritize sustainability, the life-cycle impacts of products, and solutions that reduce unnecessary consumption.
In our restaurant, we favor seasonal, responsibly produced domestic ingredients and products from local producers. The menu is planned according to seasonal availability.
We always offer vegetarian and vegan options. We use cloth napkins and avoid unnecessary single-use items. From the beginning, we have relied mainly on digital marketing and kept printed materials to a minimum for environmental reasons.
Rikalanmäki is located in a historically significant area where nature and cultural heritage meet. The landscape reflects centuries of layers and the area’s long history of settlement.
The Ancient Path guides visitors through the area’s prehistoric phases and ancient monuments. We encourage our guests to explore the surroundings on foot and to experience the unique combination of nature and history responsibly.
We treat every customer equally and warmly. We care for our staff’s well-being, safety, and good management. Every employee’s contribution is an important part of the whole.
We collaborate with our partners and aim to contribute to the vitality of the Halikko and Salo region. We are also a multicultural workplace, where diverse backgrounds and languages are seen as strengths.
Rikalanmäki is a Finnish family business, and we pay our taxes in Finland. We build sustainable and profitable business operations in the long term, supporting local vitality.
We ensure competitiveness, planning, and risk management so that our operations remain stable in the future. A strong financial foundation also enables us to implement environmental and social responsibility.
