At Elisa, our parent company, sustainability is a core principle that guides every aspect of operations. This week, Elisa has been named one of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies by TIME and Statista, ranking 66th. This achievement, coupled with recognition by Corporate Knights earlier this year, reinforces our position as a global leader in sustainable business practices and shows our commitment to creating a more sustainable future.
Commitment to Sustainability
Our journey towards sustainability spans environmental, digital, social, and economic dimensions. We have set ambitious goals, such as achieving Zero Emissions by 2040, ensuring digital security, fostering equality, and driving sustainable economic growth.
Environmental Sustainability: Our Investment for a Better Tomorrow
Our environmental initiatives are designed to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and promote energy efficiency across all operations. We have made substantial investments in energy-efficient mobile networks, leveraging technology to minimize and optimize power consumption without compromising performance.
Furthermore, our partnerships with leading organizations are driving the development of innovative climate solutions. These collaborations are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable technology, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in the future. Perhaps our most ambitious goal is achieving Zero Emissions by 2040. This is not just an ideal – it is a concrete target that is shaping our decisions and investments today. We are making significant strides towards this goal, implementing strict measures to reduce our emissions and offset what we cannot eliminate.
Digital Sustainability: Securing the Future
At Elisa, we are committed to ensuring the security and privacy of digital environments, maintaining network reliability, and promoting digital literacy; as digital sustainability is crucial in today’s interconnected world.
Our digital schools initiative has reached thousands of young people, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Our expansive 5G network coverage is bridging the digital divide, providing high-speed connectivity to communities that were previously underserved. By fostering digital literacy and expanding network coverage, we are not just preparing the next generation for the future—we are building a more digitally inclusive society today.
Social Sustainability: Fostering Equality and Inclusion
We believe that true sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to encompass social equity and inclusion. Our inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index highlights our commitment to workplace diversity and gender equality. We are proud to cultivate an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, race, or background, can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.
Economic Sustainability: Driving Innovation and Growth
As one of Finland’s largest corporate taxpayers, we play a crucial role in the country’s economic landscape. Our investments in innovation and infrastructure are not just good for our bottom line—they are supporting sustainable value creation that benefits our entire community. By focusing on sustainable business practices, we are creating long-term value for our stakeholders while contributing to the economic resilience of the regions we serve.
Software Divisions: Drivers of Sustainability
While our company-wide initiatives are noteworthy, our software divisions – Elisa IndustrIQ and Elisa Polystar – make significant contributions to the sustainability efforts. These divisions offer solutions that optimize manufacturing and telecom operations, significantly reducing waste, energy consumption, and resource usage.
Through predictive maintenance and network optimization, we are extending equipment life, minimizing downtime, and preventing unnecessary waste. But the impact of these divisions extends beyond our own operations. Our data consolidation and analysis tools are empowering customers across industries to make more sustainable decisions in their supply chains, network operations, and resource management.
By enabling Industry 4.0 and efficient telecom operations, we are facilitating a broader shift towards sustainable digital services. Our solutions are helping companies manage environmental and social risks more effectively while meeting increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.
Extending Our Impact: A Ripple Effect of Sustainability
The strength of our approach lies in its scalability. By providing these innovative solutions across multiple industries and countries, we are extending Elisa’s positive sustainability impact far beyond our immediate operations. We are fostering longer-lasting customer relationships and more sustainable business operations through improved customer experiences and optimized manufacturing processes. This creates a virtuous cycle of sustainability, where our success drives greater adoption of sustainable practices across the business world.
Collaboration: The Key to a Sustainable Future
At Elisa and Elisa IndustrIQ alike, we firmly believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility. That is why we actively engage in partnerships and collaborations that drive positive environmental and social outcomes. Our work with various stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and industry bodies, helps us to continually improve our sustainability practices. We are not just adapting to a changing world—we are actively shaping a more sustainable future for all.
Looking Ahead: Building a Sustainable Future
At Elisa, we strive to continuously improve and achieve more rather than just remaining satisfied with our past successes. Our recent recognitions are not the end of our sustainability journey, but milestones along the way. We continue to push boundaries, innovate, and lead by example in the quest for a more sustainable world. We are not just envisioning a sustainable future; we are actively building it through digitalization and innovation. Every day, we are working to make our operations greener, our digital services more secure, our society more equitable, and our economic impact more positive.
As we look to the future, we invite you to join us on this journey. Whether you are a customer, a partner, or simply someone who shares our vision of a sustainable future, there is a place for you in the Elisa sustainability story. For more information about Elisa IndustrIQ’s sustainability initiatives and to learn how you can be part of this exciting journey, visit our Sustainability page. Together, we can create a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.
