We are a non-profit organisation working on advancing systemic change towards climate-compatible societies, where fossil fuels are phased out in a way that is ecologically sustainable and socially just. We conduct research and spread information, engage with businesses, the financial sector, and policy makers, and build public campaigns. Based in Finland, our work scopes the Nordics.
Currently, our campaigns focus on heavy industry, in particular on phasing out fossil fuels in steel and concrete production. Steel and concrete are the most emissions-intensive materials in the world, together accounting for 18 % of global CO2 emissions. At the same time, they hold significant potential for emission reductions, as the necessary technology for low-emission production already exists. To make the green transition in materials production a reality, we need information, market reorientation and political will. We engage with businesses, the financial sector and policy makers in order to transform markets, de-risk investments in green transition and incentivize the purchasing of low-emission alternatives.
Our campaigns
- In the Demand-campaign We push Finnish and Nordic steel purchasing companies to procure 100% fossil-free steel through initiatives such as SteelZero and SBTi, while improving transparency in reporting.
- In the Finance-campaign we engage with Nordic FI’s and steer them to align steel-related funding and investment policies with the 1.5°C goal. We push FI’s to exclude all investments in new coal burning furnaces and metallurgical coal production.
- In the Building and infrastructure -campaign we push for the reduction of embodied emissions in buildings and transport infrastructure through public procurement and regulation. The aim is to leverage public procurement purchasing power to create demand for low-emission concrete and fossil-free steel, while simultaneously steering regulation to make low-emission materials an obligation.