Circular Economy Finland (KiSu) is a hub for circular economy know-how
Excessive use of natural resources, climate change, and biodiversity loss challenge us to think, and to change how we do things. Circular economy is an economic model for the future in which products and materials remain in use for a long time and in a safe manner. Circular economy is more than just recycling. It also entails, for example, sustainable design, rental services, repairs, and sharing.
Circular Economy Finland (KiSu) is a hub of skills and knowledge which unites those who seek solutions with those who offer them. The network supports different actors in finding their own circular economy paths.
Goals and Background of Circular Economy Finland
The goal of Circular Economy Finland is to support the work of municipalities, companies and other organizations in developing a carbon-neutral circular economy and society. Circular Economy Finland facilitates access to information, networking and collaboration.
Circular Economy Finland has been developed together with various actors since the spring of 2022. At the launch event, the future was envisioned as follows:
We want to make a circular economy the new foundation of the economy and Finland a pioneer in circularity. We need a new gear that propels regions, municipalities, companies, research, and other actors into even closer cooperation.
Circular Economy Finland is one of the key measures in the national Strategic Programme to Promote a Circular Economy. The activities of Circular Economy Finland are guided by The Ministry of the Environment(siirryt toiseen palveluun) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment(siirryt toiseen palveluun). The Finnish Environment Institute(siirryt toiseen palveluun) and the sustainable development company Motiva (siirryt toiseen palveluun)coordinate and implement the activities of Circular Economy Finland, and it is funded by the Ministry of the Environment.
Home base and accelerator for the Circular Economy Green Deal
The Circular Economy Green Deal(siirryt toiseen palveluun), launched in the autumn 2024, is at the core of Circular Economy Finland’s activities. It is a voluntary commitment that provides organizations with frameworks and strategic perspectives for developing circular practices and the necessary investments that the transition requires. The commitment helps in facilitating resource-wise and sustainable solutions that benefit both the committing organizations and the environment.
The commitments are coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Circular Economy Finland supports the committers together with Green Building Council Finland (FIGBC). Green Building Council is responsible for supporting the transformation theme Resource-wise built environment. Circular Economy Finland serves as the home base for the Circular Economy Green Deal in four transformation themes
- Industry based on a circular economy
- Sustainable consumption and business
- Material-efficient energy system
- Renewing food system
The Circular Economy Green Deal is intended for all organizations that want to build a sustainable future together. It is particularly suitable for companies, industries, municipalities, and regions that want to reduce the consumption of natural resources, improve resource efficiency, and develop circular practices. Join us and be part of the change!
Organizations can receive assistance in:
- Making the commitment – guidance and support in various stages of the Circular Economy Green Deal commitment process.
- Implementation and monitoring – tools and methods for achieving goals and tracking progress.
- Networking – the opportunity to join peer networks where best practices and experiences are shared.
- Identifying opportunities – support for initiating systemic change, project planning, and finding funding channels.
- Following current topics in circular economy – information on the latest developments in circular economy, such as regulations, tools, pioneering examples, and upcoming opportunities.
Read more
The Circular Economy Green Deal(siirryt toiseen palveluun)
Circular Economy Green Deal – Take a Step Towards a Sustainable Future
Focus areas of Circular Economy Finland’s activities
Circular Economy Finland maintains and gathers a network of circular economy experts, which includes companies, research and educational organizations, municipalities, and regions. The expertise network aims to include all actors who can either utilize information, expertise, or solutions related to the circular economy or offer and develop them.
The focus areas of Circular Economy Finland’s activities in 2025-2026 can be found in the image below. There are many ways to get involved in the activities.
Further information
Annukka Berg, Group manager, Finnish Environment Institute, annukka.berg@syke.fi
Paula Eskola, Senior expert, Motiva Ltd, paula.eskola@motiva.fi