Environment projects
Consultancy for a Corporate Responsibility Report of a small enterprise
Fiblon, a Finnish family-run company, published its first Corporate Responsibility Report focusing on profitable growth, satisfied customers, the joy of working, and respecting the environment. Gaia advised Fiblon of how best to develop and report its responsibility and calculated Fiblon’s carbon footprint. (Fiblon, 2010–2011)
With the support of Gaia, Citycon, the market leader in the Finnish shopping centre business, identified its climate impacts and environmental management principles as the first shopping centre owner in Finland. (Citycon, 2007–2010)
Analysis of the status of implementation of the Baltic Sea Action Plan
WWF, the conservation organisation, commissioned Gaia to review the implementation status of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP)which aims to radically reduce pollution to the sea and restore its good ecological status by 2021. According to Gaia's analysis, implementation of the BSAP was lagging behind the set timetable. (WWF, 2010)
Sustainable Kerava Demonstration Project
Gaia helps the city of Kerava, Finland, to indentify concrete and cost-efficient measures to enhance sustainability and to implement them into the everyday operations. Focus is laid on real estate operations, land use and traffic planning as well as on material management including waste management and procurement. (City of Kerava, 2010)
Pro Mari Baltico – Research for Baltic Sea Protection
In February 2010, the Academy of Finland and Gaia organised a cross-sectoral workshop which enhanced linkages between science and decision making on Baltic Sea protection. Researchers and representatives of policy-making and political decision-making bodies met in Helsinki to discuss the future of the Baltic Sea. (Academy of Finland, 2010)
