Workplace menu on sustainable lifestyles on February 6, 2019 Sitra and CLC

1. VTT’s activities in
reducing GHG
emissions in the
workplace
Hanna Pihkola,
Research scientist, VTT
Workplace menu on
sustainable lifestyles
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2. Owned by
Ministry of
Economic
Affairs and
Employment
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Established in
1942
258M€
Net turnover and
other operating
income (VTT
Group 2017)
2,368
Total of personnel
(VTT Group
31.12.2017)
36%
from abroad
(VTT Group
2017)
27%
Doctorates and
Licentiates
(VTT Group
2017)
VTT is one of the leading
research, development and
innovation organizations in
Europe.
Our vision
A brighter future is created
through science-based
innovations.
Our mission
Customers and society grow and
renew through applied research.
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3. Growth with
sustainable
innovations
Good life
Improved quality
of life and work
Industrial renewal
Innovations
empowering
industry
Resource
sufficiency
Prosperity from
resource
wisdom
Climate action
Clean energy
for the future
Opportunities
in the world
of huge
challenges
Safety and
security
Resiliency in
turbulent world
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4. Background - Sustainability reporting &
Environmental goals
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Total GHG emissions in 2017: 20 119 tons  ~ 8.5 tons per person

5. Zero Emissions Day 2018
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https://vttblog.com/2018/09/21/mika-on-vttlaisen-hiilijalanjalki-nollapaastopaivana-
kiinnitetaan-huomio-arkisten-valintojen-ilmastovaikutuksiin/
~ 4 000
- 18 000
kg CO2
eq.

6. Update of environmental policy –
Activities in 2019
Modelling of VTT’s GHG emissions
• NEW: Including personnel related
emissions (food, travel to work)
• Creating emission reduction scenarios
& targets – identifying most efficient
means to reduce total emissions
Integrating climate issues & wellbeing
• Joint campaign by sustainability experts
& HR specialists in March
• Lectures & competition – win a bicycle!
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7. Thank you!
Contact:
hanna.pihkola@vtt.fi
www.vtt.fi
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