City of Porvoo - Forerunner in climate work

The City of Porvoo’s city strategy, approved in the autumn of 2018, states that the city is a forerunner in climate work. The city has a strong drive to become a carbon-neutral city by 2030, promote circular economy and support the sustainable everyday life of its residents. This website presents the city’s own actions to further the achievement of the set goals.

Climate networks

The city is a member of various networks where it shares its experiences and learns from the experiences of others!

Sustainable development in schools

The schools of Porvoo work diversely for sustainable development.

Energy saving in the city's buildings

The City of Porvoo is committed to reducing the energy consumption of its buildings!

Energy-efficient urban planning

The City of Porvoo is a forerunner in energy-efficient urban planning.

Energy-efficient land policy

The city’s land acquisition and transfer encourages plot recipients to energy efficiency.

Proactiv quality management

From traditional building control towards pre-control and guidance.

Sustainable excavation

The city substitutes untouched stone materials with recovered materials at its excavation sites.

Renewable diesel in the city's vehicles

The City of Porvoo was the first city in Finland to introduce Neste MY renewable diesel in its diesel vehicles!

The city's food services as a forerunner in climate work

The city’s food services is a forerunner of climate work in its operations.

Wastewater treatment with renewable energy

Wastewater treatment with renewable energy!

Green energy production

The city-owned energy company Porvoon Energia is already meeting the energy production requirements set by the EU for 2050!