Responsible indoor air with a human-centric approach
We take care of people and the environment. This is reflected in our values and affects our day-to-day operations in many different areas. We support operators working for the environment and implement actions that promote the well-being of the environment and social responsibility. For us, responsibility means concrete actions.
Responsible products
Responsibility is a big part of our product development and it aims to reduce the carbon footprint of our products whenever possible. One example of how sustainability works is reflected as top priorities in our product development is that the plastic parts of our terminal devices have been replaced with biocomposite.
EPD calculated ventilation solutions
Our selection includes carbon footprint calculated air terminal devices, hoods and ceiling ventilation solutions, as well as roofs hoods.
To make outdoor air good to breathe, too
Why is sustainability important?
Ever since I was a kid, sailing has been a dear hobby of mine. Back then, the coast was green with healthy natural species of algae, and as we sailed off the coast, we would see clean, wide growing areas of kelp. Poisonous blue-green algae resulting in eutrophication were nowhere to be seen.
As the years went by, the change was uncanny. The coastline and the once pure fields of healthy kelp are now riddled with yellowish growth. In the summertime, the sea is covered by blue-green algae sludge as the deeper parts of the sea suffer from a lack of oxygen. Not to mention the widely recognized global changes, such as the melting of the glaciers as a result of the consistent rise in temperatures. This has made me wonder what me and my company could do to steer the change for the better.
We Climeconians are specialized in the best indoor air in the world, but we also want to take responsibility for what happens outdoors, in the air, at land, and in the sea. This is why we began the journey in 2019 of becoming a carbon-neutral company. We set the goal to neutralize the carbon footprint of our operations and set the goal to offer more sustainable services to our clients.
We did not have to start from scratch. Since founding Climecon, we have aimed at high-quality products and a high level of energy efficiency in manufacturing. This was not enough since we knew there was more for us to do – as there is for everyone working in this industry.
In our case the changes turned out to be quite simple. For example, we switched the energy we use to renewable sources and focused our purchases on raw material suppliers with the smallest possible environmental footprint. In five years, we have made huge strides in environmental responsibility, as the company’s total emissions have decreased by more than 40%.
I often hear that procedural changes result in increased spending. For me, a positive surprise was that after reviewing our daily operations and auditing our partners, savings and even new innovations were found.
However, in a broader picture, it is not meaningful if other companies do not follow. I encourage every company in the building and construction industry to join us in becoming more climate-conscious in their actions. And we are happy to share our experiences with others.
Above all, we promise to prioritize other climate-conscious companies within our value chain. Let’s create a network of sustainable operators for other industries to look up to.
With climate-conscious regards,
Tommi Uksila
CEO,
Climecon