Sustainable Development
Sustainable Espoo is an attractive city close to nature and a safe place to live. Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainability is finding a balance between residents’ well-being, the economy and the environment
The city is building a sustainable future through mobility, construction and energy solutions, by offering teaching and education supporting a sustainable lifestyle, by providing culture, sports and social and health care services enhancing wellbeing and by maintaining comfortable nature and green areas nearby.
Towards a sustainable future
Espoo's goal is to be an economically, socially, culturally and ecologically sustainable city.
Climate Neutral Espoo 2030
For more information about Espoo's climate work and the Climate Neutral Espoo 2030 roadmap, visit the Espoo Climate Goals page.
Discover how Espoo is striving towards carbon neutrality and what concrete measures are planned for the coming years as part of this important journey.
Find out
The Climate action exhibition presents actions that enable a carbon-neutral life in Espoo.
Espoo's Climate Watch(external link, opens in a new window) ‒ the city's climate actions, their progress and impact at one place.
