New three year programme targets climate, people and governance with stronger value chain emission reductions and continued net zero commitment across Finnish airports.
Finavia has unveiled its sustainability programme for 2026 to 2028, setting out a renewed framework focused on climate and nature, people, and good governance, with a stronger emphasis on reducing emissions across the entire aviation value chain.
The programme builds on Finavia’s long term climate work, which has already delivered significant reductions in emissions generated by its own operations. Under the new framework, the company will intensify efforts to address indirect emissions linked to aviation activities beyond its direct control.
Finavia’s sustainability strategy is rooted in its core mission of connecting Finland to the world through high quality services and partnerships. As the aviation sector undergoes structural and technological change, the operator aims to strengthen Finland’s international accessibility while promoting sustainable development across the wider air traffic ecosystem.
Through the internationally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, Finavia is committed to achieving net zero emissions at all of its airports. Seventeen of its 20 airports have already reached net zero for emissions from their own operations, including Helsinki Airport and several airports in Lapland.
Jessica Diktonius, Communications, Marketing and Sustainability Director at Finavia, said: “Sustainability is one of Finavia’s values, and we have been working systematically to promote the sustainability of aviation for years. Through the international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme that is broadly used in the industry, we are committed to achieving the net zero target at all of our airports. As a result of long-term work, 17 out of 20 of our airports have already achieved the ambitious net zero emission target, including Helsinki Airport and Lapland airports. With the new sustainability programme, our emission reduction targets are increasingly focused on reducing emissions throughout the entire value chain of aviation.”
The programme supports Finavia’s corporate strategy launched in autumn 2025 and prioritises areas where the operator has the greatest operational control. This includes improving energy efficiency across its airport network and mitigating environmental impacts linked to de icing, anti icing and anti skid operations, particularly in relation to runoff water and nearby waterways.
Finavia will also continue strengthening social responsibility and governance measures, including enhancing occupational safety, promoting diversity within its workforce and investing in local communities. Among its commitments is participation in the launch of the New Aviation Museum.
Technological transition within aviation is reflected in the programme’s objectives. Finavia is engaged in projects supporting alternative fuel development and new propulsion solutions for aircraft and ground equipment. In January 2026, a pilot project at Helsinki Airport tested hydrogen powered winter maintenance equipment, assessing the feasibility of hydrogen as part of aviation’s broader energy transition.
Progress against the programme’s objectives will be reported annually in Finavia’s sustainability report.
