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
Espoo wants to be a responsible pioneer. 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.
Espoo is an attractive city close to nature and a safe place to live
Espoo is an internationally attractive capital of entrepreneurship and innovation
Espoo will achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
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Projects and contact information
Sustainable Espoo programme supports the development and implementation of economically, ecologically, socially and culturally sustainable solutions. The current council term 2021–2025 is the third one. Cross-administrative development programmes are one of the key means of implementing the city’s strategy, the Espoo Story.
Development work, experiments and cooperation related to the Sustainable Espoo programme are primarily carried out in projects enabled by external funding. The projects help us find solutions that facilitate the daily life of Espoo residents. The goal is to find local solutions for solving global challenges.
The Centre of excellence for sustainable development is responsible for the promotion and steering the city level sustainable development and climate work. Solutions are being sought in cooperation, e.g. low carbon mobility, clean energy, the circular economy and the future challenges of a smart city.
For the City to grow sustainably, the changes need to be guided. The master plan outline’s Espoo’s land use, transport system and directions of growth until 2060.
Responsibility is a part of Espoo Catering operations at all levels – we offer our customers high-quality and sustainably produced meal services.
Environmental education supports individuals and organisations so that their values, knowledge, skills and operating methods become sustainable and their environmental awareness increases.
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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.
Visit Sustainable Espoo
Our experts offer insightful overviews of our initiatives, providing a tailored experience based on your specific interests.
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.