Content about "sustainable development"

Global phenomena
How will AI, circular economy or continuing professional development shape our future? Check out these reports.
Keywords:
innovation, sustainable development, education, artificial intelligence, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/global-phenomena

Piirroskuva jossa ihmishahmoja
Work life will soon demand more from us
Future work life may be better than before, but you should be prepared for these changes.
News article
Keywords:
academic engineer, sustainable development, education, family and work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/work-life-will-soon-demand-more-from-us

Nuori aikuinen istuu tyytyväisenä ikkunalaudalla ja tuulettaa menestyksen johdosta.
Very few unions are carbon-smart
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK achieved its goal of becoming carbon-smart, aka carbon-neutral, by the end of 2022. TEK continuously measures its emissions, makes a conscious effort to reduce them and compensates only as a last option.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/very-few-unions-are-carbon-smart

Alexandra Pellas standing in a hallway, smiling.
Green experts 2023: Alexandra Pellas, Ramboll Management Consulting Finland
The goal of the green transition is to combat climate change and biodiversity loss and to build an ecologically sustainable welfare society based on a carbon-neutral circular economy. Harnessing the skills of TEK members in the green transition is particularly important. Here is one of these green experts.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/green-experts-2023-alexandra-pellas-ramboll-management-consulting-finland

Pranava Pakala working in a lab.
Green experts 2023: Pranava Pakala, Tampere University
The goal of the green transition is to combat climate change and biodiversity loss and to build an ecologically sustainable welfare society based on a carbon-neutral circular economy. Harnessing the skills of TEK members in the green transition is particularly important. Here is one of these green experts.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/green-experts-2023-pranava-pakala-tampere-university

Negar Sharifi leaning on a sun-lit yeallow wall.
Green experts 2023: Negar Sharifi, Oulun Energia
The goal of the green transition is to combat climate change and biodiversity loss and to build an ecologically sustainable welfare society based on a carbon-neutral circular economy. Harnessing the skills of TEK members in the green transition is particularly important. Here is one of these green experts.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/green-experts-2023-negar-sharifi-oulun-energia

Finland to the lead of the green transition
It is time for the upcoming government to streamline the environmental permit system to apply the ‘one-stop shop’ principle and enable the construction of various industrial parks in the future.
Blog post
Keywords:
sustainable development, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finland-to-the-lead-of-the-green-transition

Tuulivoimaloiden pienoismallit
ETUC: Workers can’t wait any longer for Just Green Transition rights
This week the European Parliament voted to adopt the political deals at the heart of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, which is the main vehicle to deliver the European Green Deal. "Trade unions all over Europe believe that the transition to climate neutrality is desirable but cannot succeed without workers being in the driving seat", says ETUC's Confederal Secretary Ludovic Voet.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/etuc-workers-cant-wait-any-longer-for-just-green-transition-rights

A bearded person points at the camera, gray background.
Tell us about your green work
Does your work contribute to stopping climate change? Are you studying or working in advancing a low-carbon society or circular economy? Do you want to tell others about your work or studies?
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development, circular economy

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tell-us-about-your-green-work

Jussi-Pekka Teini walks outdoors past a snowy bed of reeds.
Green transition is a driver of growth for Finland
A just green transition is inclusive, knowledge-based and supports good working life.
Blog post
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/green-transition-is-a-driver-of-growth-for-finland

Nuoria istumassa aurinkopaneelien edessä.
TEK participates in a campaign driving a just green transition
More than 60 organizations are running a campaign calling on the upcoming government to commit to a just green transition.
News article
Keywords:
sustainable development, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-participates-in-a-campaign-driving-a-just-green-transition

Kynttilägraafeja kuvassa.
Akava’s Chief Economist: Consumers’ outlook for the future may be too bleak
Akava’s Chief Economist Pasi Sorjonen estimates that Finland's economic growth will stall this year. TEK’s CEO Jari Jokinen still encourages investments in sustainable growth.
News article
Keywords:
innovation, sustainable development, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/akavas-chief-economist-consumers-outlook-for-the-future-may-be-too-bleak

Opiskelijoita haalarit jalassa aurinkopaneelin edessä.
Green transition requires skilled engineers and collaboration across the Nordics
According to ANE’s recent report, there is a need for a diverse set of engineering skills in the Nordics to achieve the green transition. Each Nordic country has a slightly different focus on green technologies and therefore different skill requirements as well. The report also identifies a need to harmonize the Nordic market.
News article
Keywords:
sustainable development, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/green-transition-requires-skilled-engineers-and-collaboration-across-the-nordics

Carbon-smart TEK is on the horizon
TEK’s goal of being among the first carbon-neutral trade organisations is now one step closer.
News article
Keywords:
sustainable development, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/carbon-smart-tek-is-on-the-horizon

Sustainable growth from the north
We should be using clean energy in Finland and not selling the precious green energy abroad.
Blog post
Keywords:
sustainable development, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/sustainable-growth-from-the-north

Biokaasun tankkaaminen autoon
Press release: It’s now more than time to reinforce the energy security and carbon neutrality with an approved delegated act of European taxonomy
The inclusion of nuclear and gas in the European taxonomy is of primary importance for the climate challenge, for diversifying energetic supplies and increasing European energetic independence, for social justice, for economic sustainability and for the future of their jobs in an essential industrial and service sector.
News article
Keywords:
energy, sustainable development

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/press-release-its-now-more-than-time-to-reinforce-the-energy-security-and-carbon-neutrality-with-an-approved-delegated-act-of-european-taxonomy

Aurinkopaneelit, kestävä kehitys, kiertotalous
Engineers Finland: Talent shortage threatens the green transition
According to a recent report, the green transition requires more tech talent and broader transferable skills, such as continuous learning and resilience in a rapidly evolving work environment.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development, circular economy, education, competence, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/engineers-finland-talent-shortage-threatens-the-green-transition