Environment and climate
The built environment plays a decisive role in combating climate change and nature loss. Buildings and construction together cause about a third of Finland's total emissions. Construction's share of land use, nature and forest loss, and consumption of raw materials is also large.
Building while taking nature into account
The built environment plays a crucial role in combating climate change and nature loss. The construction industry is looking for ways to reduce the harm caused by its operations and increase the benefits.
Read examples of practical actionsHighlights from current news
What if the old building is the beginning of something new?
Don't use unsubstantiated green claims in marketing
The infrastructure sector needs to take action to ensure green transition investments
RT and Finland's largest cities strengthen cooperation for the benefit of nature
We need to move from the noise of nature to the concrete.
PPWR sets requirements for packaging and recycling of construction products
Green transition and climate responsibility are coming more strongly to the construction industry
More information
Jani Kemppainen
Manager, Technical Regulations and Legislation and Quality
jani.kemppainen@rt.fi +358 40 541 8090Building Construction Industry Association
Kirsi Martinkauppi
Sustainability Director
kirsi.martinkauppi@rt.fi +358 50 582 2464Rakennustuoteollisuus RTT ry
