Sustainable future is built on competence and innovative solutions
The sustainability crisis is real. We are making substantial contributions and have created a detailed plan to integrate sustainable development into all our activity.
Join us on our journey towards change that affects us and, through us, the entire world.
Metropolia 2030 - We are accelerating the change towards a sustainable society
We approach change comprehensively and from a human-centered perspective. Our community of 17,000 accounts for half of the population of Savonlinna, which would make us the 66th largest city in Finland. We therefore have a great responsibility and opportunity to make a difference towards a sustainable future.
Our roadmap will guide our activity and will set ambitious goals for our journey towards 2030.
1. Responsibility for our own activities
Our activities are ecologically, socially and financially sustainable.
2. Continuous learning
Everyone at Metropolia will get sustainability know-how
3. Solutions
We build sustainable solutions together with our partners.
Metropolia will be carbon neutral
within 2030
Responsibility for our own activity
A responsible higher education community
Sustainable development guides all our thoughts and actions. To us, it means responsibility for people, the environment and the economy.
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Towards a sustainable operational environment.
Ecological sustainability
Carbon neutral Metropolia 2030
We will expand our carbon footprint calculations
2021 - 2022
We will lower our emissions systematically
by 2030
We will offset emissions we cannot reduce.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Responsible and people-centered leadership
We will put our Equality Plan into practice.
2021 - 2022
We investe in safety and well-being of our staff and students
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable growth
We make all investments and procurement according to responsibility principles
2030
All of our financial investments are according to responsibility principles
2030
Roadmap
Our roadmap covers the most impactful objectives, activities and indicators for our sustainability work.
"We have founded professional teams focusing on the themes of sustainable development and a network of sustainable development including both students and staff - working groups include almost 80 individuals."
Continuous learning
Everyone at Metropolia will get sustainability know-how
We will integrate sustainable development into all of our education.
We will invest in sustainability skills of our staff.
We will build individual learning solutions for different stages of life.
Expertise in utilization: COVID-19 vaccines given at the Myllypuro campus
138,500 pcs
The number of theses focusing on sustainable development in the year 2020
172 pcs
Our Target
Sustainable development as a part of all education
All 70 degrees have been evaluated from a sustainable development point of view
by 2023
2021
2023
goal 70
How many degrees were evaluated?
Our Target
Raising awareness for sustainable development
In 2022, nearly all Metropolia staff of one thousand will know the basic facts about sustainable development.
Our Actions
Simhe Metropolia - Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education
In the year 2020, we supported 1,131 highly trained immigrants living in Finland through individual and group guidance sessions at the career counseling services .
Metropolia has been developing the SIMHE initiative since the year 2016 - the number of students taking part in the initiative has grown significantly.
Get to know SIMHE
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Our Actions
Agenda 2030 -analysis tool
This tool, produced in partnership with Metropolia, Headai and Eduix Oy, shows the contents of the Metropolia syllabi in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Read more about the SDG -analysis tool
Roadmap
Our roadmap covers the most impactful objectives, activities and indicators for our sustainability work.
"With us, every student from engineer to paramedic learns new skills and thinking to be applied to society and companies. Not only do we offer the keys to implement, but also to create and develop new and sustainable solutions."
Platforms promoting ecosystem co-operation on campuses
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RDI projects underway during the year 2021
101 pcs
Solutions
Innovative solutions for sustainability challenges
Climate change, traffic, health services, urbanization and construction are current challenges, for which we are developing sustainable solutions in our innovation hubs.
Solutions are created through innovation and research and in cooperation with different actors in society
Solutions
Urban Farm Lab
Of the world population in the year 2050
over 30 % live in cities
Urban Farm Lab solves nutritional challenges of the urban environment with urban food technology.
Get to know Urban Farm Lab
Solutions
SmartLab
The buildings cause over
30 % of all emissions
SmartLab is a smart home platform where the fields of property and construction are renewed by testing and developing solutions for user-friendly housing for different stages of the lifecycle.
Get to know SmartLab
Solutions
HyMy-Village
In 2030 in Finland there will be
40 % more
85-year-olds and the need for social and healthcare services will grow.
In the HyMy-Village, individual health and wellness services are created for the growing need in support for ageing.
Get to know HyMy-Village
Solutions
Sohjoa Baltic robot buses
Urban traffic trips are expected to increase
100,000,000
over the next 10 years.
Sohjoa Baltic robot buses will electrify public transport in densely populated areas.
Get to know the Sohjoa Baltic robot buses.
Roadmap
Our roadmap covers the most impactful objectives, activities and indicators for our sustainability work.
News
Towards carbon neutral Metropolia 2030
17.05.2021
Metropolia's goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. Carbon neutrality requires that the carbon footprint is calculated comprehensively enough and that it is reduced as much as possible. Metropolia's carbon footprint has been calculated for the first time in 2021.
Read more
Podcast: Metropolia and possibilities of sustainable development (in Finnish)
2021
Sustainable development is a cross-cutting theme in Metropolia's strategy. How can we make sure sustainable development is integrated from strategy into practice? How can we promote cooperation within higher education community in sustainability issues?
Listen to podcast
Metropolia promotes knowledge in sustainable development through a unique artificial intelligence solution
05.01.2021
Metropolia has taken a leap towards the future of sustainable development by introducing a tool that allows analyzing the current situation in education in relation to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The tool was produced in co-operation with Headai and Eduix and is the first of its kind worldwide.
Read more
The UN Sustainable Development Goals guide our actions
To us, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are not just a declaration. We have identified eight most relevant SDGs from our 2030 strategy. Our roadmap is built on these goals. See how each goal is integrated in our everyday life.
UN Sustainable Development Goals at Metropolia
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Education is at the core of our operation. We make sure that every Metropolia graduate and every member of our staff is able to promote sustainable development in both work life and in society. We build unique and flexible learning solutions for different walks of life. We also ensure the availability and flexibility of education, for example through digitalization.
Education is at the core of our operation. We make sure that every Metropolia graduate and every member of our staff is able to promote sustainable development in both work life and in society. We build unique and flexible learning solutions for different walks of life. We also ensure the availability and flexibility of education, for example through digitalization.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
We will strive to grow within ecological and social boundaries both in Finland and internationally. We will define sustainability principles for our entire operation that will guide our activities in the future. We will strive for resource efficiency and will utilize circular business models. We will look after our entire higher education community's health, wellbeing and security.
We will strive to grow within ecological and social boundaries both in Finland and internationally. We will define sustainability principles for our entire operation that will guide our activities in the future. We will strive for resource efficiency and will utilize circular business models. We will look after our entire higher education community's health, wellbeing and security.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
We solve sustainability challenges through innovation and research with a human-centered approach. We increase Metropolitan area's vitality with entrepreneurship, business and employment.
We solve sustainability challenges through innovation and research with a human-centered approach. We increase Metropolitan area's vitality with entrepreneurship, business and employment.
Reduce inequality within and among countries
We put people first and advance equality and diversity in our higher education community. We invest in culture that values dialogue and diversity.
We put people first and advance equality and diversity in our higher education community. We invest in culture that values dialogue and diversity.
To ensure sustainable consumption and production
We educate sustainable development experts and encourage individuals to make sustainable choices. We promote sustainable use of natural resources and resource efficiency in all our actions for example by reducing the amount of waste, such as food waste, and water consumption on our premises. We will create sustainability principles for our future investments and purchases. We will report on the progress of our sustainability targets annually.
We educate sustainable development experts and encourage individuals to make sustainable choices. We promote sustainable use of natural resources and resource efficiency in all our actions for example by reducing the amount of waste, such as food waste, and water consumption on our premises. We will create sustainability principles for our future investments and purchases. We will report on the progress of our sustainability targets annually.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
We will be a carbon neutral higher education institution by 2030. We are increasing awarenes about the climate crisis as part of our education.
We are counting and reducing the climate emissions of our actions regarding energy, transport, waste, acquisitions and procurements as well as investments. We compensate the emissions we can't reset.
We will be a carbon neutral higher education institution by 2030. We are increasing awarenes about the climate crisis as part of our education.
We are counting and reducing the climate emissions of our actions regarding energy, transport, waste, acquisitions and procurements as well as investments. We compensate the emissions we can't reset.
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
We are governing responsibly by putting people first. We are building sustainability principles for our operations and ensuring good governance at Metropolia. We communicate openly and transparently, both internally and externally.
We are governing responsibly by putting people first. We are building sustainability principles for our operations and ensuring good governance at Metropolia. We communicate openly and transparently, both internally and externally.
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
We strengthen the vitality of the region with sustainable entrepreneurship, business and employment. We are members of many global and local sustainability commitments and networks. Through cooperation, we aim to make a greater impact towards a more sustainable future.
We strengthen the vitality of the region with sustainable entrepreneurship, business and employment. We are members of many global and local sustainability commitments and networks. Through cooperation, we aim to make a greater impact towards a more sustainable future.