The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries. Environmental Principles

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1 The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries Environmental Principles

2 Environmental Principles: Targets 1. Demonstrating to companies how environmental expertise and technologies improve competitiveness and ensure that the conditions for successful operations are met also for the future. 2. Communicating to all stakeholders that the technology industries are a forerunner in addressing environmental issues. 3. Presenting partners with shared actions to resolve global environmental questions and strengthen Finland's competitiveness. Picture: Kuusakoski 2

3 Environmental Principles: Key Messages We are forerunners in environmental issues Responsibility is the basis for our operations We have an impact on global eco-efficiency Picture: Outokumpu 3

4 We are forerunners in environmental issues Our technological development is based on life cycle thinking Our operations are guided by energy saving and energy efficiency Low emissions is our basic requirement Material efficiency and sustainable use of natural resources reinforce our position as a forerunner Picture: Wärtsilä 4

5 Responsibility is the basis for our operations We comply with legislation and anticipate future regulations through active interaction We promote environmental know-how in the value chain We ensure that the needs of customers and other stakeholders are recognised, through open and active dialogue Picture: Rautaruukki 5

6 We have an impact on global eco-efficiency Being an innovative, responsible forerunner ensures our operational preconditions The efficiency and low emissions of the Finnish technology industry are a global eco achievement Picture: Outotec 6

7 We are forerunners in environmental issues Our technological development is based on life cycle thinking Steering the environmental impact of the entire delivery chain Focusing on the phases in the life cycle that are essential for the 'big picture' Addressing the changing focus of public authorities' regulation Communicating environmental impacts throughout the value chain Picture: Nokia 7

8 We are forerunners in environmental issues Our operations are guided by energy saving and energy efficiency Technology industries' key role Key factors in operations and products Short time of return on energy-saving investments Cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions Small but continuous improvements and revolutionary technical innovations Energy efficiency agreements: a systematic way to improve energy efficiency Picture: Wärtsilä 8

9 Low emissions is our basic requirement We are forerunners in environmental issues Mitigation of climate change leads to increased demand for emissionreducing technology The development, market entry and deployment of low-emission technologies must be boosted - also in Finland Influencing the minimisation of emissions to air, waterways and soil; reducing waste generation Picture: ABB 9

10 Material efficiency and sustainable use of natural resources reinforce our position as a forerunner A part of ecological and economic efficiency Saving natural resources, the environment, and money, and mitigating climate change Operations influenced by improved production methods and indirect solutions Steering of product design We are forerunners in environmental issues Picture: Kuusakoski 10

11 Responsibility is the basis for our operations We comply with legislation and anticipate future regulations through active interaction Legislation determines the shared ground rules Efficient legislation forms the basis for sustainable operations Business advantages are gained by anticipating legislative requirements Active interaction will influence legislation such that it addresses essential questions and promotes positive change Picture: Vaisala 11

12 Responsibility is the basis for our operations We promote environmental know-how in the value chain Use of the entire value chain to promote responsible business activities Each company maintaining responsibility for its own operations and interfaces Promotion of environmental knowhow through co-operation of value chain stakeholders Key methods include supplier requirements' harmonisation and the promotion of best practices Picture: Metso 12

13 Responsibility is the basis for our operations We ensure that the needs of customers and other stakeholders are recognised through open and active dialogue Different viewpoints identified and stakeholder expertise utilised Key stakeholders: customers, subcontractors and suppliers, public authorities, employees, owners, financing bodies, research institutes and educational establishments, industry clusters, and organisations Picture: Ruukki 13

14 We have an impact on global eco-efficiency Being an innovative, responsible forerunner ensures our operational preconditions Excellent potential and expertise for development of solutions that reduce environmental impact Well-functioning infrastructure and efficient methods of operation creating the conditions for operations with minimal environmental impact Environmental know-how is a prerequisite for the success of the technology industries also in the future Picture: Outotec 14

15 The efficiency and low emissions of the Finnish technology industry are a global eco achievement Significant impact on global environmental efficiency Forerunner in low-emission technology Products manufactured with smaller energy investments and lower greenhouse gas emissions than in most of our competing countries Emission-efficiency taken into account also in selection of production locations We have an impact on global eco-efficiency Picture: Outokumpu 15

16 THANK YOU

17 Contributors to the principles The Working Group for Environmental Issues of the Federation of Finnish Technology Industries Marko Vainikka, Wärtsilä Corporation, chair Jorma Antson, Vaisala Group Marko Hakovirta, Metso Corporation Helena Kivi-Koskinen, Rautaruukki Corporation Ilkka Kojo, Outotec Oyj Pekka Koski, Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Juha-Erkki Mäntyniemi, Nokia Siemens Networks Jussi Oijala, KONE Corporation Anu Rinkinen, GE Healthcare Finland Oy Hannu Rintala, ABB Oy Johan Sandell, SAS Institute Oy Hemminki Sääksjärvi, Fujitsu Services Oy Markus Terho, Nokia Corporation Vesa Törölä, Boliden Harjavalta Oy Antero Vattulainen, Kuusakoski Oy Juha Ylimaunu, Outokumpu Oyj Pirjo Kaivos, Federation of Finnish Technology Industries, secretary The Finnish Technology Industries Mika Kapanen Peter Malmström Mika Nykänen Sirpa Silander Carina Wiik Juha Ylä-Jääski As invited expert Mikael Niskala, Tofuture Oy 17