Community outreach program

Vaisala believes in a world where environmental observations improve daily life. As the global leader in environmental measurement and an active member of society, Vaisala has a responsibility to act as a good corporate citizen.

Vaisala may provide charitable donations of products, funding or services to non-profit organizations through its Community outreach program. The program's overall objective is to support organizations and projects that advance environmental awareness and science education. All our outreach activities should be in line with Vaisala’s values and resonate well with environmental issues such as climate, weather, environmental measurement and environmental sciences.

In 2009, donations amounted to EUR 159,000 globally. Our objective is to focus our donations and continuously correlate them with our community outreach policy. Vaisala does not donate funds to political parties, causes or campaigns.

Focus areas

Vaisala may provide charitable donations of product/s, funding or services to non-profit organizations through its Community outreach program, with a focus on the following main areas:

Science education
Students and their teachers, in contexts that promote natural sciences, innovation, and environmental awareness. Universities, scientists and researchers who help increase the understanding of environmental observations and their implications. Scholarships paid in the form of salary are outside the scope of this program.

Non-profit organizations working in environmental disaster
prevention & recovery
Non-profit organizations that protect lives and assets - particularly in connection with the prevention of environmental hazards. Impartial and neutral humanitarian organizations that provide protection and assistance to people affected by disasters.