BUP, a network of institutions of higher education, concentrates on sustainability, environmental protection and democracy in the Baltic Sea Region.
Sustainability networks
Aalto University operates actively in global and national sustainability networks. Get to know our networks better.
Sustainability networks Aalto is a part of
Aalto coordinates the Nordic Sustainable Campus Network. We are also members of Finnish UniPID, European Climate KIC and several other platforms promoting sustainability.
CLC is a network of companies, researchers and cities who strive to be among the leaders in terms of climate ambition.
EIT Climate-KIC brings together transformative, systemic innovations that together can trigger a shift in the existing system.
FIBS is the largest corporate responsibility network not only in Finland but also in the Nordic countries. A forum to meet the need of companies and the rest of the society for a common channel for exchanging and creating information.
The Climate Partners network is intended for companies that want to take part in making Helsinki a carbon-neutral city. It is also possible for institutions like universities, colleges and other organisations to participate in the operation of the network as 鈥榮upport members鈥.
ISCN provides a global forum for campuses to share ideas for achieving sustainability on campus and integrating it in research and teaching.
Keke Forum aims to enhance sustainable development in higher education in Finland. The forum engages more than 200 people.
The network targets sustainability/environmental staff working in Nordic higher education institutions 鈥 both in administration and teaching.
UniPID is a network of Finnish universities to support interdisciplinary studies and research, societal impact and sustainable development.
The Association for Environmental Management, known as 鈥漎JY鈥 in Finland, was established in 1996. Its main mission is to promote environmental management and improve its members麓 professional competence.
Networks at Aalto
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AGI promotes and facilitates Aalto University麓s research and educational programmes for societal impact globally.
Aalto Sustainability (AS)
Aalto Sustainability team (during 2018-2020 as Aalto Sustainability Hub) increases interdisciplinary collaboration and promotes sustainability in teaching, campus development and other operations at Aalto.
Besides these networks, we conduct great sustainability related research at Aalto. To learn more about research groups click here.
Sustainability Projects
Aalto University is a part of several sustainability related projects.
Climate University, a project of 11 Finnish universities, offers multidisciplinary, digital learning courses on sustainability.
News sites
CSR news publishes national and international news about corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
Financial support
Academy of Finland funds high-quality scientific research and provides expertise in science and science policy.
Hanaholmen manages four Nordic foundations with the mission to promote cooperation between Nordic countries in all areas of society.
HELSUS is a cross-faculty research community in sustainability science within the University of Helsinki.
Nessling Foundation funds outstanding environmental research that is both solution oriented and collaborative.
Nordplus offers financial support to educational cooperation between partner countries in Baltic and Nordic areas.
The Foundation for Economic Education promotes future oriented research in business and economics by awarding grants and scholarships.
Professional and labour market organisations
Trade Union for Theatre and Media Finland is a cultural organization and a trade union supporting professionals, students and freelancers.
The Finnish Business School Graduates is a central organization for graduates and students in economics and business administration.
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is a professional and labour market organisation.