Actions

1. Energy

• Done

  We heat Espoon Asunnot properties with carbon-neutral district heat
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We utilise waste heat efficiently
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We heat all city-owned properties with renewable district heat
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We replace fossil energy sources in district heat production
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We use emission-free electricity for city-owned properties
• Implementation (Late)

  We give up fossil fuels as a form of heating city-owned properties
• Planning (On schedule)

  We use locally produced energy in the construction of new city-owned buildings
• Continuous

  We use carbon-neutral electricity in Espoon Asunnot properties
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We innovate new solutions for positive energy districts as part of an European-level collaboration project SPARCS
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We develop Espoo’s electrical grid through strategic cooperation
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We use zoning to steer operations towards energy efficiency and renewable energy
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We optimise the heating of city-owned properties
• Implementation (Late)

  We improve the energy efficiency of Espoon Asunnot properties in the context of renovations
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We install water-saving fixtures in Espoon Asunnot properties
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We use space more efficiently
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We utilise energy manager and property control room services
• Implementation (Late)

  We switch to using LED bulbs for lighting
• Done

  We organise energy expert training for Espoon Asunnot residents
• Implementation (Late)

  Solutions for low-carbon development of suburbs from neighborhood cooperation of housing companies (TYKKI)

2. Transport

• Planning (On schedule)

  We design the Espoo–Salo direct line as part of the one-hour train link to Turku
• Done

  We deploy the Jokeri Light Rail line
• Done

  We construct the West Metro extension
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We construct the Espoo City Rail Link between Leppävaara and Kauklahti
• Planning (On schedule)

  We improve the conditions for walking
• Planning (On schedule)

  We improve the preconditions for cycling
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We communicate about sustainable traffic and the climate impacts of mobility
• Planning (On schedule)

  We plan long-term public transport corridors
• Planning (On schedule)

  We develop park-and-ride facilities and services
• Draft (On schedule)

  We develop new sustainable transport services
• Planning (On schedule)

  We ensure the smooth flow of public transport
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We increase the number of electric buses in Espoo
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We develop the charging infrastructure for EVs in Espoo
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We develop charging opportunities for EVs in Espoon Asunnot properties
• Planning (On schedule)

  We develop charging solutions for commercial traffic (ZEMhub)
• Planning (On schedule)

  We increase the efficiency of parking
• Planning (On schedule)

  We develop the distribution infrastructure for renewable fuel
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote the use of EVs through residents and housing companies
• Planning (On schedule)

  We increase the efficiency of goods transport
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Vähennämme liikenteen päästöjä lisäämällä etätyötä sekä palveluita
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Edistämme kestävää työmatkaliikennettä

3. Land use and construction

• Implementation (On schedule)

  We secure the sufficiency and availability of recreational areas and services
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We unify the urban structure through infill development
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We shape Kiviruukki into a diverse area for housing and jobs
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We plan new areas based on the principles of sustainable development
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We develop a clean and smart Kera district
• Planning (On schedule)

  We assess the carbon sink impacts in planning significant new construction areas
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We utilise emission calculation in zoning and regional construction
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We use zoning to steer the positioning of jobs
• Planning (On schedule)

  We prepare for changes in the operating environment of trade and industry
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We develop centres to be dense, comfortable and functionally diverse
• Planning (On schedule)

  We prepare a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Espoo
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We focus zoning and construction work along good public transport links
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We develop emission calculation as part of assessing the impact and costs of infrastructure construction
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote the circular economy of infrastructure construction through more sustainable procurement criteria for materia…
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We tender out infrastructure contracts according to the Green Deal for zero-emission construction sites
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote low-carbon construction in zoning
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We utilise large impermeable surfaces in a diverse manner
• Planning (On schedule)

  We design all new Espoon Asunnot properties for energy class A
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We construct new buildings in an energy efficient manner
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Rakennamme ja korjaamme kestävästi, vähähiilisesti ja kiertotalouden periaatteet huomioiden
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Suunnittelemme rakennuksista vähähiilisiä monitavoiteoptimoinnin avulla
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Rakennamme puusta
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Kehitämme innovatiivisia kannusteita ja sitoumuksia kestävyyden edistämiseen lakisääteisten maankäytön ohjauskeinojen ri…

4. Circular economy and sustainable choices

• Implementation (On schedule)

  We are committed to the systematic development of the circular economy (Circular Cities Declaration)
• Planning (On schedule)

  We promote the national Green Deal for supporting the circular economy
• Done

  We chart the circular economy and sharing economy companies operating in Espoo
• Planning (On schedule)

  We develop the circulation of construction and demolition materials and organic waste
• Done

  We prepare a circular economy survey on demolition materials in the Kera area
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We reduce food wastage in meal services
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We favour environmentally friendly food that adheres to nutritional guidelines in meal services
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We include children and young people in the development of more climate-friendly food
• Done

  We reduce the number of deliveries by means of shelving services
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote low-carbon procurement practices that adhere to the principles of the circular economy
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Kehitämme muovin kiertoa
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Edistämme muovin kiertotaloutta ja vähennämme siitä aiheutuvia ympäristöhaittoja julkisissa hankinnoissa
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Punaisen lihan määrää reseptiikassa ja ruokalistoilla vähennetään korvaamalla sitä kasviproteiinilla ravitsemussuosituks…
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Kasvisruoka sijoitetaan kouluissa ensimmäiseksi ateriavaihtoehdoksi linjastoissa ja ruokalistoilla.
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Edistämme valtakunnallista kestävän purkamisen green deal sopimusta
• Planning (On schedule)

  Vähennämme kuljetuslogistiikan päästöjä toistuvissa tarvikehankinnoissa
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Vähennämme paperin käyttöä ja postittamista siirtymällä sähköiseen laskutukseen ja tilaamiseen
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Vahvistamme hankintojen valmistelijoiden vähähiilisyysosaamista
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We recycle and restore furniture
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Kasvatamme kasvisruoan menekkiä kaupungin ateriapalveluissa

5. Climate change adaptation

• Planning (On schedule)

  We provide urban centres with runoff route analyses
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We consider the risks caused by climate change in city procurements
• Done

  We add runoff flood risk areas to the city’s internal map service
• Done

  We propose runoff management goals and principles for the southern parts of Espoo
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We do not assign construction to areas that may be flooded
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote the achievement of the goals set by the runoff management principles
• Not started (On schedule)

  We update the City of Espoo’s flood guidelines
• Not started (On schedule)

  We analyse the impact of climate risks on traffic
• Planning (On schedule)

  We use inspections to determine the preparedness of households for power outages, for example
• Done

  We determine the flood risks of waste and recycling points in harbour areas
• Continuous

  We check the preparedness analyses of functions in flood hazard areas
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We exercise discretion when building walkways above and below the flood stage
• Planning (On schedule)

  We collect a register on completed green roof structures
• Not started (On schedule)

  We prepare a plan for identifying forest management challenges and preparing for them
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We take care of the forest areas next to them before handing over plots of land
• Planning (On schedule)

  We contribute to integrating adaptation into HSY’s Climate Info service
• Not started (On schedule)

  We add the risk classification of Espoo’s waste water pumping station to the city’s internal map service
• Done

  We add temporary snow storage sites to the city’s internal map service
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We conduct a water management survey in the Pitkäjärvi catchment area
• Planning (On schedule)

  We dismantle the regulation of Lake Bodom and Lake Matalajärvi
• Planning (On schedule)

  We prepare a cooperation plan and carry out emergency drills
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We considering the strength of the heat island effect when preparing town plans
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We use trees that provide shade in the planning of park areas
• Not started (On schedule)

  We train the health centre and care staff at the beginning of every warm season
• Not started (On schedule)

  We collect information on illnesses and medications that sensitise people to the effects of heat
• Not started (Cancelled)

  We create a heatwave warning system that reaches all Espoo residents
• Planning (On schedule)

  We increase information on adaptation measures in city communications
• Not started (Cancelled)

  We produce an episode on climate change adaptation for the Safe Espoo podcast series
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We analyse the possibilities of restoring habitats
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We protect the most important areas and wildlife corridors outside nature reserves
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We protect the nature reserves proposed through the LuonTo efforts
• Done

  We determine the processing methods for invasive plant waste
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote the deployment of the green factor tool
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We explore the principles and possible practices of ecological compensation in Espoo
• Draft (On schedule)

  We add areas allocated to the prevention of invasive species to the city’s internal map service
• Done

  We carry out a nature value review of the Kera area
• Implementation (On schedule)

  Ohjaamme asuinkerrostalohankkeita kesäajan ylilämmön hallintaan varautumisessa

6. Climate collaboration and communication

• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote sustainable mobility among children and young people
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote sustainable consumption and circular economy thinking with children and young people
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We promote sustainable international cooperation
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We increase companies’ expertise in the green transition
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We advise residents on making climate-smart choices
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We assess the carbon sink situation in Espoo and explore possibilities for emission compensation
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We comply with event sustainability guidelines
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We emphasise sustainability in our partnership criteria and cooperation
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We report on Espoo’s climate work
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We reduce the regional carbon footprint of tourism
• Implementation (On schedule)

  We offer eco-support training to City of Espoo staff