UN Sustainable Development Goals Page Sections Vaisala and UN Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable solutions: Industrial MeasurementsSustainable solutions: Weather and EnvironmentEnvironmentally sustainable business practicesSocially and economically sustainable business practices Vaisala and UN Sustainable Development Goals We have identified the most relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals for Vaisala. Solutions that are beneficial for society and the environment have always been at the core of our business. By integrating the goals to our strategy work, we can better assess our impacts on sustainable development and get inspiration for developing new business and sustainable business practices. Here we introduce how Vaisala realizes these goals in its solutions in both business areas as well as in its own sustainable business practices. Vaisala commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote sustainable business Vaisala contributes to health and well-being, helping develop medicines such as a vaccine for COVID-19 Vaisala's solutions around SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs Vaisala's solutions around SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) Optimizing industrial processes helps mitigate climate change Vaisala's solutions around SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) Environmental observations are a building block in sustainable and smart cities Vaisala's solutions around SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) Resilience to the impacts of climate change saves lives Vaisala's solutions around SDG 13 (Climate action). 100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability Vaisala's sustainable practices around Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and Climate action (SDG 13). Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business Vaisala's sustainable practices around SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions). Page Sections Vaisala and UN Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable solutions: Industrial MeasurementsSustainable solutions: Weather and EnvironmentEnvironmentally sustainable business practicesSocially and economically sustainable business practices Sustainable solutions: Industrial Measurements The most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 9.4 By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes Vaisala's solutions Improving resource efficiency with industrial measurement solutions Read more Megatrends: Climate Change, Resource efficiency, Green and smart cities Value for customers: Reliable decisions Value for society and the environment: Resource efficiency Article: "Optimizing industrial processes helps mitigate climate change" The most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Vaisala's solutions Improving energy efficiency in industrial processes Improving energy efficiency in buildings by demand-controlled ventilation Optimizing biogas production and upgrading process Read more Megatrends: Renewable energy, Smart energy production and utilization, Green and smart cities, Future of mobility, Digitalization Value for customers: Productivity Value for society and the environment: Resource efficiency Article: "Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs" The most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all Vaisala's solutions Monitoring of conditions in medicine manufacturing, storing, and supply chains Monitoring of conditions in hospitals and laboratories Read more Megatrends: Well-being and health, Digitalization Value for customers Value for society and the environment: Better-informed societies Article: "Vaisala contributes to health and well-being, helping develop medicines such as a vaccine for COVID-19" Page Sections Vaisala and UN Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable solutions: Industrial MeasurementsSustainable solutions: Weather and EnvironmentEnvironmentally sustainable business practicesSocially and economically sustainable business practices Sustainable solutions: Weather and Environment Most relevant SDG targets for Vaisala 13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning Vaisala's solutions Reliable weather measurements and observations of climate change Meteorological infrastructure development projects Measuring hurricanes with dropsondes Read more Megatrends: Climate change Value for customers: Quality, Productivity Value for society and the environment Article: "Resilience to the impacts of climate change saves lives" Most relevant SDG targets for Vaisala 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Vaisala's solutions Optimizing wind and solar power production Read more Megatrends: Renewable energy Value for customers: Reliable decisions Article: "Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs" Most relevant SDG targets for Vaisala 11.2 By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all11.6 By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality Vaisala's solutions Improving safety of transport systems Air quality measurement networks Read more Megatrends: Resource efficiency, Well-being and health, Green and smart cities, Future of mobility, Digitalization Value for customers: Quality Value for society and environment Article: "Environmental observations are a building block in sustainable and smart cities" Page Sections Vaisala and UN Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable solutions: Industrial MeasurementsSustainable solutions: Weather and EnvironmentEnvironmentally sustainable business practicesSocially and economically sustainable business practices Environmentally sustainable business practices Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources12.4 Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse Vaisala's business practices Design for environment and long product life cycles Enabling the safe use and end-of-life processing of products Increasing the recycling rate Read more Environmentally sustainable business practices Article: "100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Vaisala's business practices Using renewable electricity Improving energy efficiency in our facilities Read more Environmentally sustainable business practices Article: "100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning Vaisala's business practices Decreasing indirect emissions for example, from commuting Raising awareness of climate change and encouraging personnel’s climate friendly choices Read more Value for employees Environmentally sustainable business practices Article: "100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability" Page Sections Vaisala and UN Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable solutions: Industrial MeasurementsSustainable solutions: Weather and EnvironmentEnvironmentally sustainable business practicesSocially and economically sustainable business practices Socially and economically sustainable business practices Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery, and human trafficking and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers Vaisala's business practices Positive economic impact on communities through employment and taxes, both directly and through supply chain Upholding labor standards and occupational health and safety as well as managing human rights risks in our own operations and partner network Read more Socially sustainable business practices Value for society and environment: Economic value Article: "Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard Vaisala's business practices Promoting diversity and providing equal opportunities, for example, in recruitment and development opportunities Read more Value for employees: Well-being Socially sustainable business practices Article: "Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms Vaisala's business practices Ensuring compliance with our International Anti-Corruption Policy Read more Socially sustainable business practices Article: "Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business"
Vaisala and UN Sustainable Development Goals We have identified the most relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals for Vaisala. Solutions that are beneficial for society and the environment have always been at the core of our business. By integrating the goals to our strategy work, we can better assess our impacts on sustainable development and get inspiration for developing new business and sustainable business practices. Here we introduce how Vaisala realizes these goals in its solutions in both business areas as well as in its own sustainable business practices. Vaisala commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote sustainable business Vaisala contributes to health and well-being, helping develop medicines such as a vaccine for COVID-19 Vaisala's solutions around SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs Vaisala's solutions around SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) Optimizing industrial processes helps mitigate climate change Vaisala's solutions around SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) Environmental observations are a building block in sustainable and smart cities Vaisala's solutions around SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) Resilience to the impacts of climate change saves lives Vaisala's solutions around SDG 13 (Climate action). 100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability Vaisala's sustainable practices around Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and Climate action (SDG 13). Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business Vaisala's sustainable practices around SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions).
Vaisala commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote sustainable business Vaisala contributes to health and well-being, helping develop medicines such as a vaccine for COVID-19 Vaisala's solutions around SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs Vaisala's solutions around SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) Optimizing industrial processes helps mitigate climate change Vaisala's solutions around SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) Environmental observations are a building block in sustainable and smart cities Vaisala's solutions around SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) Resilience to the impacts of climate change saves lives Vaisala's solutions around SDG 13 (Climate action). 100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability Vaisala's sustainable practices around Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and Climate action (SDG 13). Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business Vaisala's sustainable practices around SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions).
Vaisala contributes to health and well-being, helping develop medicines such as a vaccine for COVID-19 Vaisala's solutions around SDG 3 (Good health and well-being)
Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs Vaisala's solutions around SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
Optimizing industrial processes helps mitigate climate change Vaisala's solutions around SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
Environmental observations are a building block in sustainable and smart cities Vaisala's solutions around SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
Resilience to the impacts of climate change saves lives Vaisala's solutions around SDG 13 (Climate action).
100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability Vaisala's sustainable practices around Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and Climate action (SDG 13).
Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business Vaisala's sustainable practices around SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions).
Sustainable solutions: Industrial Measurements The most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 9.4 By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes Vaisala's solutions Improving resource efficiency with industrial measurement solutions Read more Megatrends: Climate Change, Resource efficiency, Green and smart cities Value for customers: Reliable decisions Value for society and the environment: Resource efficiency Article: "Optimizing industrial processes helps mitigate climate change" The most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Vaisala's solutions Improving energy efficiency in industrial processes Improving energy efficiency in buildings by demand-controlled ventilation Optimizing biogas production and upgrading process Read more Megatrends: Renewable energy, Smart energy production and utilization, Green and smart cities, Future of mobility, Digitalization Value for customers: Productivity Value for society and the environment: Resource efficiency Article: "Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs" The most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all Vaisala's solutions Monitoring of conditions in medicine manufacturing, storing, and supply chains Monitoring of conditions in hospitals and laboratories Read more Megatrends: Well-being and health, Digitalization Value for customers Value for society and the environment: Better-informed societies Article: "Vaisala contributes to health and well-being, helping develop medicines such as a vaccine for COVID-19"
Sustainable solutions: Weather and Environment Most relevant SDG targets for Vaisala 13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning Vaisala's solutions Reliable weather measurements and observations of climate change Meteorological infrastructure development projects Measuring hurricanes with dropsondes Read more Megatrends: Climate change Value for customers: Quality, Productivity Value for society and the environment Article: "Resilience to the impacts of climate change saves lives" Most relevant SDG targets for Vaisala 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Vaisala's solutions Optimizing wind and solar power production Read more Megatrends: Renewable energy Value for customers: Reliable decisions Article: "Covering various renewable and sustainable energy needs" Most relevant SDG targets for Vaisala 11.2 By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all11.6 By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality Vaisala's solutions Improving safety of transport systems Air quality measurement networks Read more Megatrends: Resource efficiency, Well-being and health, Green and smart cities, Future of mobility, Digitalization Value for customers: Quality Value for society and environment Article: "Environmental observations are a building block in sustainable and smart cities"
Environmentally sustainable business practices Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources12.4 Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse Vaisala's business practices Design for environment and long product life cycles Enabling the safe use and end-of-life processing of products Increasing the recycling rate Read more Environmentally sustainable business practices Article: "100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Vaisala's business practices Using renewable electricity Improving energy efficiency in our facilities Read more Environmentally sustainable business practices Article: "100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning Vaisala's business practices Decreasing indirect emissions for example, from commuting Raising awareness of climate change and encouraging personnel’s climate friendly choices Read more Value for employees Environmentally sustainable business practices Article: "100% renewable electricity target spearheads our environmental sustainability"
Socially and economically sustainable business practices Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery, and human trafficking and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers Vaisala's business practices Positive economic impact on communities through employment and taxes, both directly and through supply chain Upholding labor standards and occupational health and safety as well as managing human rights risks in our own operations and partner network Read more Socially sustainable business practices Value for society and environment: Economic value Article: "Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard Vaisala's business practices Promoting diversity and providing equal opportunities, for example, in recruitment and development opportunities Read more Value for employees: Well-being Socially sustainable business practices Article: "Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business" Most relevant UN SDG targets for Vaisala 16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms Vaisala's business practices Ensuring compliance with our International Anti-Corruption Policy Read more Socially sustainable business practices Article: "Social sustainability is more relevant than ever in international business"
