Climate change
Climate change is changing our lives at both the individual and societal levels. Here you will find answers to making climate-friendly everyday choices, as well as information on the development of greenhouse gas emissions and the achievement of climate goals in the entire Helsinki metropolitan area.
Climate-friendly life
What worries you about climate change? Wondering what you can do to reduce climate emissions? What is the most important thing for reducing your carbon footprint?
Climateinfo provides answers to your questions. We help residents in the Helsinki metropolitan area make good choices for the climate. Our operations are based on four main themes: housing, mobility, food, and consumption. We highlight these themes at events and campaigns across the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Climate work in the region
HSY promotes the achievement of climate, circular economy and sustainable development objectives in the Helsinki metropolitan area. We support cities’ climate efforts by generating up-to-date information and strengthening regional co-operation.
The cities in the Helsinki metropolitan area are committed to carbon neutrality. On our website, you can follow the development of greenhouse gas emissions in the region and other climate work indicators.
Climate change is changing our living conditions. In the Helsinki metropolitan area, preparations are being made for rising temperatures, increased precipitation, heat waves and mild winters. Read more about how the region is preparing for the effects of climate change and reducing vulnerability.
The circular economy promotes sustainable resource use, which saves money and natural resources as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
On our website, you can explore the region’s material flows and recycling rate, among other things.