An agile platform for new initiatives THE MUNICIPALITY OF RUOKOLAHTI OFFERS ITS RESIDENTS THE CONDITIONS FOR A GOOD EVERYDAY LIFE, FUNCTIONAL SERVICES, AND A NATURE-CLOSE ENVIRONMENT ON THE SHORES OF LAKE SAIMAA. IT INVESTS IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, VITALITY, AND FUTURE ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Among businesses, the municipality is known for its agile way of operating, personal service, […]
Responsibility for the Environment THE LAPPEENRANTA PARISH UNION SUPPORTS PARISHIONERS AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE IN SPIRITUAL MATTERS. The Parish Union is composed of several local parishes and serves as the hub of congregational life. It fosters a safe and communal environment where people can connect with one another. The […]
Valuable and continuous work for sustainable tourism Saimaa Geopark has joined the Greenreality partnership network coordinated by the City of Lappeenranta. The city supports the network members in their sustainability work and in finding sustainable solutions. The network also shares the experiences of companies in sustainable business. A Geopark is a coherent geographical area containing […]
Wellbeing for everyone in the region THE WELLBEING SERVICES COUNTY OF SOUTH KARELIA WORKS FOR THE WELLBEING, SAFETY AND HEALTH OF SOUTH KARELIA’S CITIZENS AND GUARANTEES ACCESSIBLE AND TIMELY SERVICES IN THE REGIONFOR ALL ITS MORE THAN 125,000 RESIDENTS. The wellbeing services county brings together private, public and third-sector operators to form a network […]
For living WE AT LAAPPEENRANNAN ENERGIA ARE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR OUR REGION BY PROVIDING THE WORLD’S BEST WATER, SMART NETWORKS AND HEATING PRODUCED LOCALLY WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES. We are looking firmly to the future by reducing the carbon footprint of our operations, and our goal is to be a carbon-neutral energy and […]
Sustainable living and sharing economy in student housing Shared-use cars and bicycles available for tenants. Lappeenranta Student Housing Foundation (LOAS) builds and maintains Finland’s greenest student housing community. LOAS has been actively experimenting with various solutions to improve energy efficiency. Different buildings use, among other things, geothermal heat, air-water heat pumps, solar power and heat […]
LUT seeks science-based solutions for a sustainable planet LUT UNIVERSITY IS THE LAND OF THE CURIOUS, GENUINELY SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO THE GREATEST CHALLENGES HUMANKIND FACES. One of the most important issues of our time is climate change. LUT’s research aims at a new energy system based on renewable, emission-free, low-cost energy. To bring climate change […]
South Karelia’s little hydrogen valley LUUMÄKI IS GETTING A WIND FARM WITH 14 TURBINES, AND SEVERAL SOLAR POWER PLANT AREAS ARE ALSO IN THE PLANNING STAGES. Emission-free electricity is a prerequisite for the production of clean hydrogen. The EU criteria for clean hydrogen require that the electricity used in its production must be generated with […]
Sustainably skilled workforce SAIMAA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE SAMPO PRODUCES SKILLED LABOUR AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR THE NEEDS OF THE REGION AND THE COUNTRY’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY. WITH THE NEW STRATEGY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ASPECTS ARE BEING STRONGLY TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN SAMPO’S OPERATIONS. – Sampo’s policy is to act in a way that promotes the health and safety […]
Bioenergy for heat production, solar electricity for schools Taipalsaari municipality is open to renewable energy. Using renewable energy is considered important in Taipalsaari. In accordance with the municipal survey on renewable energy, the municipality’s aim is to implement solutions that will reduce its greenhouse emissions every year. The production potential of solar electricity in public […]