Links, Guides and Resources
On this page, you will find a compiled selection of links to various guides, calculators, websites, and publications that support sustainability efforts in the creative industries.
Sofia Koistinen
General Materials Supporting Sustainability Work
Carbon Footprint Calculators
- CO2 Calculator | Elma
A carbon footprint calculator for the live music and performing arts sectors
https://www.elma.live/fi/calculator - Lifestyle Test
A calculator by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra for calculating an individual’s carbon footprint
https://www.sitra.fi/hankkeet/elamantapatesti/ - Hiilifiksu Carbon Calculator
A carbon footprint calculator designed for organizations by the University of Helsinki
https://blogs.helsinki.fi/hiilifiksu/laskuri/ - Carbon Neutral Finland › Calculators
Various calculators for a carbon neutral Finland, including energy and catering calculators
https://www.hiilineutraalisuomi.fi/fi-fi/Tyokalut/Laskurit - Climate Diet
A lifestyle carbon footprint calculator by the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
https://ilmastodieetti.ymparisto.fi/ilmastodieetti/ - The Networked Condition (EN)
A carbon calculator for digital artworks or events
https://thenetworkedcondition.com/ - Green Art Calculator
A tool to assess the environmental impact of an artwork, exhibition, or other production
https://www.vihreataide.fi/fi/laskuri - Y-Hiilari
A tool by the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) for calculating the carbon footprint of businesses
https://www.syke.fi/fi-FI/Tutkimus__kehittaminen/Kiertotalous/Laskurit/YHiilari - Library Carbon Footprint Calculator
https://www.kirjastot.fi/vihreakirjasto/kirjastojen-hiilijalanjalkilaskenta
Guides
- Theatre Green Book
Tools for more sustainable productions, buildings, and operations in the performing arts
https://theatregreenbook.com - Climate Outreach > Resources (EN)
Guides and reports for effective, science-based climate communication
https://climateoutreach.org/resources/ - Communicating on Climate Change (EN)
UN guide to climate communication
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/communicating-climate-change - Cultural Sustainability as Part of the Concept of Sustainable Development (EN)
Section on cultural sustainability from the University of Helsinki’s MOOC course Introduction to Sustainability
https://courses.mooc.fi/org/uh-inar/courses/introduction-to-sustainability/chapter-5/cultural-sustainability-as-part-of-the-concept-of-sustainable-development - Ecological Guidelines for the Network of the Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes (EN)
Environmental guidelines from the Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes
https://instituutit.fi/ecological-guidelines-for-the-network-of-the-finnish-cultural-and-academic-institutes/ - Ecoinvent Database (EN)
A paid environmental database for life cycle assessment
https://www.ecoinvent.org/ - More Ethical Electronics
Guide and website by the Finnish NGO Eetti
https://eetti.fi/vastuullinentekniikka/ - Greening Arts Practice Guide (EN)
Guide for reducing environmental impacts in artistic practice
https://www.chrysalisarts.com/resources/greening-arts-practice-guide - Greenhouse Gas Protocol (EN)
The most widely used standard for emissions accounting and management. Includes tools, guides, and materials
https://ghgprotocol.org/ - ISO 14000 Family – Environmental Management (EN)
Environmental management system standard
https://www.iso.org/iso-14001-environmental-management.html - Sustainable Education – In Search of Culture
Guide by the Association for Cultural Heritage Education in Finland (2013)
https://kulttuuriperintokasvatus.fi/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Kestava_kasvatus.pdf - Sustainable Development in Children’s Culture Work
Guide on sustainable development in children’s cultural activities
https://lastenkulttuuri.fi/lastenkulttuuri/lastenkulttuurin-kestava-kehitys/ - Culture for All Service
Information and tools to promote accessibility, diversity, and equality in cultural services
https://www.kulttuuriakaikille.fi/ - Motiva Guides
Publications by the Finnish state-owned sustainable development company Motiva
https://www.motiva.fi/ - Nordic Green Roadmap for Cultural Institutions (EN)
A green roadmap for Nordic cultural institutions, published in September 2023 as part of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Sustainable Living programme (2021–24)
https://www.norden.org/en/publication/nordic-green-roadmap-cultural-institutions - Open Climate Guide
Climate guide for subject teachers, with dedicated chapters for visual arts, music, and technical and textile work
https://openilmasto-opas.fi/ - Construction Emissions Database (Finland)
Service by the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) including CO₂e values for building materials
https://co2data.fi/ - 100 Smart Everyday Actions
Sitra’s toolkit of best practices across sectors for sustainable everyday actions and communication
https://www.sitra.fi/hankkeet/100-fiksua-arjen-tekoa/
Environmental Systems and Tools
- Avaus
An AV sector platform providing information and tools related to various aspects of sustainability
https://avaus.apfi.fi/ - Elma.live
A site offering educational materials, guides, and a carbon footprint calculator for live music and performing arts
https://www.elma.live/fi - Ekokompassi
An environmental management system
https://ekokompassi.fi - Culture 2030 Goal
An initiative for a dedicated Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for culture
https://culture2030goal.net/ - Julie’s Bicycle – Creative Climate Tools (EN)
Tools for measuring and reducing environmental impacts in the cultural sector
https://juliesbicycle.com/our-work/creative-green/creative-climate-tools/ - Resources – Culture for Climate Scotland
Guides and tools for promoting sustainability transitions in the cultural sector
https://cultureforclimate.scot/resources/ - Vihreä Taide
A calculator and tools for promoting sustainability in visual arts
https://www.vihreataide.fi/fi - WWF Green Office
A paid environmental management system designed for offices
https://wwf.fi/greenoffice/
Sector-Specific Materials
Architecture
Sustainability criteria and environmental sustainability
- Sustainability Inspection
Green Building Council Finland FIGBC, 2024. Report (pdf).
https://figbc.fi/kestavyyden-kuntotarkastus - Property-Specific Sustainability Criteria
Rakennustietosäätiö RTS. KIVA project.
https://www.rts.fi/project/kiva-kiinteistokohtaiset-vastuullisuuskriteerit - Towards Climate-Resilient Urban Planning – Guide to Promoting Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Land Use Planning, Zoning and Construction
Ilmasto-opas.fi, 2024. Online guide.
https://ilmasto-opas.fi/kohti-ilmastokestavaa-kaupunkisuunnittelua-opas - Finnish Association of Architects SAFA
Sustainability Criteria in Architectural Competitions
https://www.safa.fi/en/competitions
Strategy, policy, and legislation
- Towards Sustainable Architecture – Finland’s Architectural Policy Programme Apoli 2022–35
Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Education and Culture, 2022.
https://www.apoli.fi - New European Bauhaus
European Union, 2025.
https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu - New European Bauhaus Funding
European Union, 2025.
https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/funding/new-european-bauhaus-facility_en
https://prizes.new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu
https://prizes.new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/municipalities - Local Apoli Programmes
Archinfo Finland, 2022. Article.
https://www.archinfo.fi/artikkelit/paikallisapolit - Building Act
Rakennustieto, 2025. Summary.
https://www.rakennustieto.fi/rakentamislaki - Building Act Facilitates Construction and Promotes Emission Reductions and Circular Economy
Ministry of Environment, 2025. Article.
https://ym.fi/rakentamislaki - SUSTAINORDIC
Form/Design Center. Website, project, 2015–.
https://sustainordic.com - Towards a Shared Culture of Architecture
European Union, 2021.
https://op.europa.eu/webpub/eac/high-quality-built-environment/en/the-report.html - Environmental administration tools for assessing the climate impacts of land use plans:
https://www.ymparisto.fi/en/the-built-environment/land-use-planning/tools-for-assessing-climate-impacts-in-planning
Renovation
- Renovation Skills
Finnish Heritage Agency.
https://www.korjaustaito.fi
Circular economy
- Construction Circular Economy Dictionary
Green Building Council Finland FIGBC, 2023. Glossary (pdf). https://figbc.fi/julkaisut/rakentamisen-kiertotalouden-sanakirja - Promoting the Use of Reusable Building Components in Construction
Rakennustietosäätiö RTS, 2023–25. UURAKET project.
https://www.rts.fi/project/uudelleenkaytettavien-rakennusosien-kayton-edistaminen-talonrakentamisessa-uuraket-hanke
Carbon neutral design
- Building Materials and the Climate: Constructing a New Future
United Nations Environment Programme. Guide (pdf), 2023.
https://www.unep.org/resources/report/building-materials-and-climate-constructing-new-future - Definition of a Carbon-Neutral Built Area
Green Building Council Finland FIGBC, 2023. Publication (pdf).
https://figbc.fi/julkaisut/hiilineutraalin-rakennetun-alueen-maaritelma - Carbon-Neutral Building – Guide for Assessing Operations and Making Carbon Neutrality Claims
Green Building Council Finland FIGBC, 2022. Guideline (pdf).
https://figbc.fi/julkaisut/ohje-luotettavan-hiilineutraaliusvaittaman-tekemiseen-hiilineutraalin-rakennuksen-ohje - Construction Emissions Database CO2data
Finnish Environment Institute Syke. Database.
https://co2data.fi - Guide for Assessing the Carbon Footprint of Space Plans
Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries (CFCI), 2024. Report (pdf).
https://figbc.fi/julkaisut/tilasuunnitelman-hiilijalanjaljen-arviointiohje - Low-Carbon Construction Industry 2035 – Roadmap Update
Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries (CFCI), 2024. Report (pdf).
https://rt.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Loppuraportti-RT vahahiilisyys-7.6.2024_FINAL.pdf
Life cycle thinking
- Assessment and Implementation of Lifecycle Characteristics in Building Projects
Rakennustietosäätiö RTS, 2024–25. EKAT project.
https://www.rts.fi/project/ekat-elinkaariominaisuuksien-arviointi-ja-toteuttaminen-talonrakennushankkeessa - Lifecycle Characteristics for Promoting Building Longevity: Durability, Flexibility, and Reusability as Tools of the Circular Economy
Authors: Hakaste Harri, Häkkinen Tarja, Lahdensivu Jukka, Saarimaa Sini
Ministry of Environment, 2024. Report (pdf).
https://julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/handle/10024/165431
Biodiversity and green structure
- Arvo – Kaupunkien viherrakenteen suunnittelun nykytila 2024
Green Building Council Finland FIGBC, 2024. Study (pdf). https://figbc.fi/julkaisut/kaupunkien-viherrakenteen-suunnittelun-nykytila-2024 - Construction Nature Dictionary
Green Building Council Finland FIGBC, 2024. Glossary (pdf). https://figbc.fi/julkaisut/rakentamisen-luontosanakirja - Biodiversity roadmap for the construction sector 2030
Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries (CFCI). Report (pdf).
https://rt.fi/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/rakennusalan-biodiversiteettitiekartta.pdf - Environment and Climate
Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries (CFCI), 2024.
https://rt.fi/tietoa-alasta/ymparisto-ja-ilmasto
Audiovisual Sector
Audiovisual Sector
- Avaus
AV industry platform offering information and tools on various aspects of sustainability
https://avaus.apfi.fi/ - Albert
Environmental tools and resources for film and TV production (UK-based)
https://wearealbert.org/ - APFI – Ecologically Sustainable Development
Information from Audiovisual Producers Finland on ecological sustainability in the AV sector
https://apfi.fi/edunvalvonta/kestava-kehitys-av-alalla/ekologisesti-kestava-kehitys/ - Ecological Cinemas
A guide to making cinema operations more ecologically sustainable (in Finnish)
https://issuu.com/ladymov/docs/ekologiset_elokuvateatterit - Ekosetti
A sustainability toolkit for film and AV productions
(in Finnish)
https://ekosetti.fi/ - Ekosetti in Euros
Cost impacts of sustainable production practices
(in Finnish)
https://ekosetti.fi/#ekosetti-euroissa - Finnish Film Foundation Environmental Responsibility Survey 2024
https://www.ses.fi/wp-content/uploads/Suomen-elokuvasaation-ymparistovastuullisuuskysely-2024-raportti.pdf - Occupational Safety Guide for the Film and TV Production Industry (in Finnish)
https://ttk.fi/julkaisu/elokuva-ja-tv-tuotantoalan-tyosuojeluopas/ - Good Energy Stories: Storytelling for Today’s Climate
(in English)
https://www.goodenergystories.com - Lapland Production Guide and Code of Conduct
(in English)
https://www.lapland.fi/film/plan-your-production/code-conduct-production-guide/ - Pathfinder: Guidelines for Responsible Filmmaking with the Sámi People and Culture
https://isfi.no/article/pathfinder-guidelines/
Performing Arts
Accessibility and Ecological Sustainability
- Julie’s Bicycle: Disability, Care and Climate
An article on environmental justice and art.
https://juliesbicycle.com/news-opinion/disability-care-and-climate/ - No Climate Action Without Us – Toolkit
A tool for ensuring the environmental sustainability of access for disabled people to events, created by Attitude is Everything, Julie’s Bicycle, and A Greener Future.
https://juliesbicycle.com/resource/no-climate-action-without-us-toolkit/
Programs and Guidelines:
- Ethical Code of Conduct for Dance and Circus Fields
https://www.teme.fi/fi/ajankohtaista-stst/eettinen-toimintaohje-tanssin-ja-sirkuksen-kentalle/ - Vision for Performing Arts Education and Training
https://taju.uniarts.fi/handle/10024/7676
Environmental Impact Assessment of Performance Arts:
- Environmental Impact Assessment of Theatre Performance
A thesis commissioned by Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2011 on the environmental impact of theatre performances and evaluation methods.
https://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/26228
Ecology and Art in the Performing Arts:
- The Potential Nature of Performance.
The relationship with non-human entities in performance events from the perspective of duration and potential.
PhD research from Helsinki Theatre Academy.
https://taju.uniarts.fi/handle/10024/6078 - Sustainable Choices – Potentialities and Practicalities in Performance Design
An essay collection published by Helsinki Theatre Academy on ecological sustainability in performance design.
https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-353-066-9 - Re-Orientations
An essay collection on the sustainability of lighting design and media art.
https://www.janimattisalo.net/uudelleen-suuntauksia - Ecological Sustainability of Performance
An article in the Meteli online magazine about the ecological sustainability of performances.
https://www.teme.fi/fi/meteli/vespa-laine-esityksen-ekologinen-kestavyys/ - Green Letters: “Performance and Ecology”
The issue of Green Letter publication on performance and ecology.
https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rgrl20/20/3 - Ecoscenography Website
https://ecoscenography.com/what-is-ecoscenography/ - Theatre and Performance Design Journal Issue: Ecoscenography (2021)
https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rdes20/7/3-4
Organizations and Networks
- Julie’s Bicycle
A significant international organization promoting sustainability in the creative industries, based in the UK.
https://juliesbicycle.com/ - Culture for Climate Scotland
A Scottish organization promoting sustainability in the creative industries, with guides and materials available on their website.
https://cultureforclimate.scot/ - Sustainable Theatre / ETC – European Theatre Convention
Sustainability goals for publicly funded theatres in Europe.
https://www.europeantheatre.eu/page/key-themes/sustainability - Climate Change Theatre Action
An international short play festival held every two years, alongside the COP conference.
https://www.climatechangetheatreaction.com/about/ - A Greener Future
An organization consulting on the ecological sustainability of events.
https://www.agreenerfuture.com/ - Facebook Group Roinaränni
A group for recycling materials used in performances in Finland.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/123566414508727
Calculators and Tools:
- Elma.live
Sustainability portal for live music and performing arts.
https://www.elma.live/fi - Vihreä taide (Green Art)
Sustainability portal and calculator for visual arts.
https://www.vihreataide.fi/fi - Ekokompassi – Environmental Certification
https://ekokompassi.fi/ - Goodstock
Circular economy platform for the creative industries.
https://www.goodstock.fi/ - Swamp Swap
A material recycling point located in Helsinki.
https://www.swamp-swap.art/ - GHG Protocol – Carbon Calculator
https://ghgprotocol.org/ghg-emissions-calculation-tool - Gallery Climate Coalition – Carbon Calculator
https://galleryclimatecoalition.org/carbon-calculator/ - The Networked Condition – Digital Art Carbon Calculator
https://thenetworkedcondition.com/ - Building Emission Database (CO₂e)
https://co2data.fi/
Guides
- Theatre Green Book
A guide to environmental work in theatre, created in the UK.
https://theatregreenbook.com/ - Theatre Green Book
A Finnish translation of the short version of the Theatre Green Book. Link to TINFO’s website, where the translation project is described.
https://www.tinfo.fi/fi/Teatterin-vihrean-kirjan-avulla-kohti-ekologisesti-kestavampaa-toimintaa - ETC Theatre Green Book
The version of Theatre Green Book adapted by the European Theatre Convention to the European context and to meet the goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.
https://www.europeantheatre.eu/page/activities/project/etc-theatre-green-book - Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company’s Green Theater Choices Toolkit
A tool for assessing the ecological impact of theatre materials, published by CSPA.
https://www.sustainablepractice.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Toolkit.pdf - Julie’s Bicycle: Sustainable Production Guide
https://juliesbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sustainable_Production_Guide_2013.pdf - Julie’s Bicycle: Creative Green Tools
https://ig-tools.com/login - Helsinki Theatre Academy: Guide to Sustainable Artistic Work
https://opiskelija.uniarts.fi/ohjeet/opas-kestavaan-taiteelliseen-tyoskentelyyn-teatterikorkeakoulussa/ - Eetti ry: Responsible Technology Guide
https://eetti.fi/vastuullinentekniikka/
Libraries, Publishing and Literature
Libraries, Publishing Industry, and Literature
- ClimateCalc Tool
For assessing the carbon footprint of printed products, packaging, and printing houses
https://fi.climatecalc.eu/ - Libraries implementing environmental and climate action for youth
https://www.kirjastot.fi/vihreakirjasto/ajankohtaista/Kirjastot_toteuttamassa_ymparisto_ja_ilmastotoimintaa_nuorille?language_content_entity=fi - Green Library – Guides and Communication Materials
https://www.kirjastot.fi/vihreakirjasto/oppaat-ja-viestintamateriaalit?language_content_entity=fi - Resources from IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
https://www.ifla.org/resources/ - Boldly Towards Sustainable Change
Sustainable Development at the National Library of Finland 2021–2030
https://www.doria.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/181569/Rohkeasti%20kest%C3%A4v%C3%A4%C3%A4n%20muutokseen%20-%20Kest%C3%A4v%C3%A4%20kehitys%20Kansalliskirjastossa%202021-2030.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y
Visual Arts
Information and Examples
- HIAP Slow Travel Page
The Helsinki International Artist Programme’s page on slow travel
https://www.hiap.fi/ecotravel/ - IHME Helsinki’s Eco Blog
https://ihmehelsinki.fi/ihme-blogit-ja-podcastit/ - Mustarinda House’s Low-Emission Energy System https://mustarinda.fi/en/blog/mustarinda-energy-system
- Art/Switch Organization
Materiaaleja ja kursseja ekologiseen kestävyysmurrokseen
https://www.artswitch.org/
Tools
- Vihreä taide (Green Art)
Calculator and tools for the sustainability transition in visual arts
https://www.vihreataide.fi/ - Environmental Impacts of Public Artworks
Calculation tool and guidelines
https://kiertotalous2.turkuamk.fi/julkisen-taideteoksen-ymparistolaskuri/ - Carbon Footprint Calculator for Public Art, produced by Turku University of Applied Sciences
https://kiertotalouslabra.turkuamk.fi/tyokaluja/julkisen-taideteoksen-ymparistolaskuri/ - Circwaste Research Project
Tool for calculating the carbon footprint of art productions
https://www.turkuamk.fi/projekti/circwaste-kohti-kiertotaloutta/ - EcoCompass
Environmental management system.
https://ekokompassi.fi/ - Swamp Swap
A material reuse point for art supplies located in Helsinki
https://www.swamp-swap.art/
Networks
- Sustainable Visual Arts Network
https://www.vihreataide.fi/fi/verkosto - Gallery Climate Coalition
https://galleryclimatecoalition.org/
Design
Sustainable design and design research
- Responsible Design Manifesto
Ornamo. Manifesto, 2025 (pdf)
https://www.ornamo.fi/responsible-design-manifesto - Sustainable Design Research Group (NODUS)
Aalto University, Department of Design. Website
https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-design/nodus-sustainable-design-research-group - Suunnittelijan ammattieettiset ohjeet
Ornamo ry. Guide, 2023
https://www.ornamo.fi/palvelut/vastuullisuusosaaminen/suunnittelijan-ammattieettiset-ohjeet - Vastuullisen muotoilun sanasto ja tietopankki
Ornamo. Articles, knowledge bank, 2025
https://www.ornamo.fi/palvelut/vastuullisuusosaaminen - Systemic Design Framework (Design Council UK) https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resources/systemic-design-framework/
Nature-centred design
- Näin pääset eroon ihmiskeskeisyydestä
Ornamo. Article, 2025
https://www.ornamo.fi/artikkeli/nain-paaset-eroon-ihmiskeskeisyydesta-paivita-osaamisesi-tulevaisuuteen
Strategies and studies
- Kestävyys muotoilualalla
Finnish Design Info, 2024. Articles
https://www.finnishdesigninfo.fi/stories - Kohti konkretiaa – Muotoilijat ja organisaatiot kestävyysmurroksen kynnyksellä
Ornamo. Sustainability report, 2025 (pdf)
https://www.ornamo.fi/vastuullisuusselvitys - SUSTAINORDIC
Form/Design Center. Website / project, 2015–
https://sustainordic.com
Ecodesign
- Design for Sustainability
Aalto University, Department of Design. Website, information on sustainable design research
https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-design/design-for-sustainability - Ecodesign Sprint Guidebook
Design Forum Finland. Guide, 2023
https://designforum.fi/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EcoDesign_Sprint-1.pdf - Ekosuunnitteluasetus takaamaan EU-markkinoilla myytävien tuotteiden kestävyys
Euroopan parlamentti. Article, 2024
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/fi/article/20230629STO01708/ekosuunnitteluasetus-takaamaan-eu-markkinoilla-myytavien-tuotteiden-kestavyys - Ekosuunnittelu.info
Energiavirasto. Website, 2024
https://ekosuunnittelu.info
Sustainable business in the design sector
- Design Collaboration for Sustainable Business (DeCo)
Interreg Europe. Project, 2024–28
https://designforum.fi/yrityksille/hankkeet/design-collaboration
https://www.interregeurope.eu/deco
Education
- Circular Economy Solutions
LAB Design Institute. Bachelor’s Degree
https://lab.fi/fi/koulutus/masters-degree-programme-circular-economy-solutions-online-studies-60-90-op - Creative Sustainability
Aalto University, Department of Design. Master’s Programme
https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/creative-sustainability-master-of-arts-art-and-design - Design for the Planet
LAB Design Institute. Master’s Degree, Online Studies
https://lab.fi/fi/koulutus/master-culture-and-arts-design-planet-online-studies-60-op - Sustainable Design Business
LAB Design Institute. Bachelor’s Degree
https://lab.fi/fi/koulutus/bachelor-culture-and-arts-sustainable-design-business-full-time-studies-lahti-240-op
Circular design
- Circular design – Opaskirja kiertotalousperusteiseen muotoiluun
Design Forum Finland. Guide, 2024
https://designforum.fi/yrityksille/hankkeet/circular-design-opaskirja - Circular Design for Business – Kiertotalousperusteisen muotoilun verkkokurssi
Design Forum Finland. Online course (free), 2024
https://designforum.fi/yrityksille/hankkeet/kiertotalousperusteisen-muotoilun-verkkokurssi - Circular Design – Kiertotalouteen muotoilun avulla
Design Forum Finland. Website
https://designforum.fi/yrityksille/circular-design-kiertotalouteen-muotoilun-avulla - Circular design ja asiakas
Design Forum Finland. Guide, 2023 (pdf)
https://designforum.fi/materiaali/circular-design-asiakas-opas-asiakaskokemuksen-kehittamiseen - Circular design ja business – Opas liiketoiminnan muotoiluun
Design Forum Finland. Guide, 2023 (pdf)
https://designforum.fi/materiaali/circular-design-business-opas-liiketoiminnan-muotoiluun - Circular design ja tuotekehitys – Opas tutkimus-, kehitys- ja innovaatiotyöhön
Design Forum Finland. Guide, 2024 (pdf)
https://designforum.fi/materiaali/circular-design-tuotekehitys-opas-tutkimus-kehitys-ja-innovaatiotyohon - Circular Design Podcastit
Kiertotalous-Suomi. Podcast series, 2023
https://circulardesignsuomi.fi/podcastit - Circular Design Toolkit
EcoDesign Circle. Website, 2025
https://circulardesign.tools - Kiertotalousperusteinen muotoilu
Design Forum Finland. Video, 2023
https://designforum.fi/materiaali/opasvideo-kiertotalousperusteinen-muotoilu - Towards a Circular Economy Through Design – An Ecodesign Handbook for Public Administration and Businesses (SYKE) https://designforum.fi/yrityksille/circular-design-kiertotalouteen-muotoilun-avulla/
- Kiertotalousperusteisen muotoilun osaamistaso
Design Forum Finland. Study, 2023 (pdf)
https://designforum.fi/materiaali/kiertotalousperusteisen-muotoilun-osaamistaso-tutkimus - The Association of Plastic Recyclers: APR Design® Guide (EN) –
Database of plastic products
https://plasticsrecycling.org/apr-design-guide
Music
Development Programs and Pilots
- Nordic Green Orchestra Accelerator Program
A Nordic program supporting orchestras in green development
https://www.sinfoniaorkesterit.fi/fi/uutinen/?id=3344 - The Nordic Swan Ecolabel and the Event Sector
News about the expansion of the Nordic Swan Ecolabel to events
https://joutsenmerkki.fi/joutsenmerkki-tekee-tuloaan-tapahtuma-alalle/
Mobility and Event Logistics
- Warner Music Live & HSL
Free public transport for concertgoers.
https://warnermusiclive.fi/2022/09/01/ilmaiset-matkat-hsln-joukkoliikenteessa-bailantai-konsertteihin-osallistuville/ - Warner Music Live & Nysse
Local transport included in concert tickets in Tampere
https://warnermusiclive.fi/2023/02/21/warner-music-liven-ja-nyssen-yhteistyo-jatkuu-antti-tuiskun-nokia-arenan-mayhem-konserttien-paasylipulla-veloituksetta-paikallisliikenteen-kyytiin/
Examples and Pilots
- Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s Environmental Work
An example of long-term environmental work by an orchestra
https://sinfonialahti.fi/orkesteri/hiilivapaa-sinfonia-lahti-hanke/ - Our Festival: Carbon Footprint of Minna Leinonen’s Premiere
Footprint calculation and offsetting as part of the festival
https://meidanfestivaali.fi/2024/04/minna-leinosen-kantaesityksen-hiilijalanjalki-laskettiin-ja-kompensoitiin-edesauttaa-meidan-festivaalia-seuraamaan-omaa-co2e-kulutustaan/ - Flow Festival: Sustainable Flow
Flow Festival’s sustainability program
https://www.flowfestival.com/sustainable-flow/ - Tavastia Club’s Environmental Responsibility
Sustainability efforts, including collaboration with Apulanta
https://tavastiaklubi.fi/vastuullisuus/ - Apulanta: “Minusta kasvaa puu” Project
An environmentally responsible project with Tavastia
https://tavastiaklubi.fi/vastuullisuus/ - Apulanta’s “Mielilava” Project
A circular economy collaboration with Kuusakoski
https://www.kuusakoski.com/fi/finland/palvelumme/logistiikka-ja-kerailyvalineet/mielilava/
Safety and Social Responsibility
- Perform with Pride – A Safe Music Industry for Everyone
Guidelines for a safer music scene
https://esiinnynedukseni.fi
Organizations and Campaigns
- Julie’s Bicycle
An international environmental organization for the cultural sector
https://juliesbicycle.com/ - Music Declares Emergency
An international campaign to promote climate action in the music industry
https://musicdeclares.net/
Tools and Practical Guides
- ELMA.live
Tools and materials for responsibility in live music
https://www.elma.live/fi - Toolkit for a More Sustainable Music Industry (KEMUT)
A compilation of tools and practices for a more sustainable music industry
https://musiikkiala.fi/kestavamusiikkiala/ - Jazz Federation’s Green Touring Checklists
Concrete practical tips for jazz tours
https://jazzliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Liite-5-Jazzliiton-kiertueiden-muistilistat.pdf - Green Orchestras Guide (Julie’s Bicycle)
A guide for orchestras to promote environmental responsibility (EN)
https://juliesbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Green_Orchestras_Guide_2011.pdf - Julie’s Bicycle Green Rider Guide
Model for an eco-friendly rider for musicians (EN)
https://juliesbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2018JB_GreenRider_Music.pdf - Music Industry Climate Pack
Climate action guide for the music industry (EN)
https://www.musicdeclares.net/assets/documents/pdfs/MDE-Climate-Pack-2023.pdf - Scottish Classical Music Green Guide
A green guide for the classical music sector in Scotland (EN)
https://www.creativecarbonscotland.com/scottish-classical-music-green-guide-released/ - Nordic Green Orchestra Guide
A Nordic guide for sustainable orchestras
https://www.barcscandinavia.com/publications
Strategies, Roadmaps, and Guidelines
- Cool Music – Climate Roadmap for Live Music
A roadmap for climate action in the live music sector
https://viileamusiikki.fi/ - Cool Music: Climate Roadmap for Live Music (PDF)
The actual roadmap document
https://viileamusiikki.fi/site/wp-content/uploads/Elavan-musiikin-ilmastotiekartta-20062023.pdf - Cool Music: Report 2022
Mapping the climate impacts of live music
https://viileamusiikki.fi/site/wp-content/uploads/MusaCO2-raportti_20062023.pdf - Towards More Sustainable Jazz Tours Together
The Finnish Jazz Federation’s roadmap for more sustainable touring
https://jazzliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Yhdessa%CC%88-kohti-kesta%CC%88va%CC%88mpia%CC%88-jazzkiertueita.pdf - Our Festival: The Transition Project
A project for transitioning toward carbon-neutral music operations
https://meidanfestivaali.fi/yhteystiedot/vastuullisuus/siirtyma-hiilineutraaliin-toimintaan/ - Responsible Music Industry Project (2020–2021)
Project website and results on sustainability in the music industry
https://www.vastuullinenmusiikkiala.com/
Gaming Industry
Carbon Footprint Calculation Tools for the Games Sector
- Pelimetsä Calculator (Finland)
Designed especially for small and medium-sized studios.
pelimetsa.fi - Neogames CO₂ Emission Calculation Model (Finland)
Provides a framework and Excel-based model for assessing emissions. Can also serve as a foundation for other tools.
Info:
neogames.fi/finnish-game-industry-model-for-co2-emissions-calculations-an-update
Background PDF:
neogames.fi/CO2-emission-calculation-model-Finland.pdf
Calculator (Excel):
Google Sheets -linkki - Play, Create, Calculate (Sweden)
Project-specific Scope 1–3 calculator.
https://dataspelsbranschen.se/playcreatecalculate - Jyros (France)
A tool producing annual emission reports in line with GHG and BEGES standards.
https://app.jyros-jeuvideo.com/authentication - Playing for the Planet Calculator
To be released in 2025, tailored for the games industry.
https://www.playing4theplanet.org/carboncalculator
Guides Supporting Sustainability Work
- Eco Guide du Jeu Vidéo (France)
A practical guide covering 21 environmental activity areas.
https://jyros-jeuvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eco-Guide-du-Jeu-Video-2024.pdf - Code, Climate, Creativity (Sweden)
A report on the gaming industry’s role in the green transition and the potential of game technologies.
https://dataspelsbranschen.se/nyheter/2024/10/24/new-report-code-climate-creativity-swedens-games-industry-aim-to-take-lead-in-green-transition - Green Games Guide (UKIE, UK)
Practical advice especially for small and mid-sized studios.
https://ukie.org.uk/greengamesguide - Xbox Sustainability Toolkit (Microsoft)
A guide for developers on energy efficiency and emissions reduction. Published in October 2024.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/sustainability/sustainability-overview - Environmental Game Design Playbook (IGDA, 2022)
Targeted especially at game designers and artists. Focuses on integrating sustainability into game worlds, interfaces, and storytelling.
https://igda-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/06100719/EnvironmentalGameDesignPlaybook_Alpha_Release_Adj.pdf
Reporting and Regulation
- Sustainable Games Alliance CSRD & ESRS Guide
Clarifies EU reporting requirements for the games industry.
https://sustainablegamesalliance.org/standard/guide-to-the-esrs-reporting-for-games-businesses/ - SGA Scope 3 briefing paper (2024)
An interpretation tool for calculating indirect emissions.
https://sustainablegamesalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SGA-Standard-Scope-3-issues-briefing-paper-–-13-08-24.pdf
Networks and Communities
- Playing for the Planet
A UN-supported network bringing together industry players around climate action. Best known for the Green Game Jam.
playing4theplanet.org - Playing for the Planet Awards
An annual recognition event for sustainability innovations in games.
playing4theplanet.org - Sustainable Games Alliance
Focused on standards development, regulation, and reporting support.
sustainablegamesalliance.org - Neogames
A domestic advocacy and sustainability organization.
https://neogames.fi/sustainability/ - Pelimetsä-hanke
https://pelimetsa.fi/ - Strategies (Sustainable TRAnsiTion for Europe’s Game IndustrIES) -hanke
https://www.strategieshorizon.eu
Cultural Heritage and Museums
Cultural Heritage and Museums
- Cultural Heritage and Museums
Living Heritage and the Compass for Sustainable Development
An article exploring the connection between intangible cultural heritage and sustainability.
https://www.aineetonkulttuuriperinto.fi/fi/artikkeli/elava-perinto-ja-kestavan-kehityksen-kompassi - Sustainable Development Action Programme 2025
The Finnish Heritage Agency’s policy guidelines on sustainability in the cultural heritage sector.
https://www.museovirasto.fi/fi/tietoa-meista/kestavakehitys - Ki Culture – Publications of the Sustainability Organization
Publications from an international organization focused on sustainability in the cultural field.
https://www.kiculture.org/ki-books/ - Cultural Heritage and Climate Change – Governing Body of Suomenlinna
Information on the work of the Suomenlinna Governing Body to adapt cultural heritage to climate change.
https://www.slhk.fi/hankkeet/kulttuuriperinto-ja-ilmastonmuutos/ - Livind Project
A European online platform for living heritage and sustainable everyday skills.
https://livind.fi/ - Museum Shop Handbook
A guide for developing museum shop operations responsibly.
https://museoliitto.fi/publication/museokauppakasikirja/ - Government Resolution on the Cultural Heritage Strategy 2023–2030 (OKM/2023/12)
A resolution outlining Finland’s cultural heritage strategy for 2023–2030.
https://okm.fi/paatos?decisionId=0900908f808138cf - Government of Finland – Proposal for the Municipal Cultural Activities Act
Law guiding the organization of municipal cultural services.
https://www.finlex.fi/fi/esitykset/he/2018/20180195 - Climate Pledge Project of Museums in Southwest Finland
A project coordinated by Turku Museum Services to advance climate action in museums.
https://www.turku.fi/museoidenilmastolupaus
Events and Festivals
Networks and Initiatives
- KEMUT Network
A network promoting ecological, social, economic and cultural sustainability in the music industry
https://www.kestavamusiikki.net/ - Yourope – European Festival Association
Roadmap and Toolkit
https://yourope.org/know-how/green-roadmap/
Reports and Research
- Industry Study of the Events Sector 2024 – Association of Event Industry Finland
https://tapahtumateollisuus.fi/content/uploads/2024/12/Toimialatutkimus_Final_edit.pdf - Definition of the Events Sector and Connections to Urban Development (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment 2023:1)
http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-327-930-8 - AGF Carbon Footprint Report 2022/23, p. 8
http://www.agreenerfuture.com/carbonimpactsassessment - Goldblatt, D. 2023: Understanding Sports’ Carbon Emissions (Play the Game)
https://www.playthegame.org/themes/sport-and-climate-change/
Tools and Guides
- City of Helsinki – Carbon Footprint Calculator for Events
https://www.hel.fi/fi/yritykset-ja-tyo/yritykset-ja-yrittajat/tapahtuman-jarjestaminen/vastuullisuus-tapahtumissa/ymparistovastuu - European Green Festival Roadmap (Yourope) (EN)
https://yourope.org/know-how/green-roadmap/ - Future Festival Tools – Learning Portal (EN)
https://www.futurefestivaltools.eu
Fashion and Textile
Fashion and Textile
- Ekokumppanit’s Textile Guide
https://oppaat.ekokumppanit.fi/tekstiiliopas/ - FIINIX – Sustainable Textile Systems – Research Project > Resources (EN)
https://finix.aalto.fi/resources/ - Finland as a Forerunner in Sustainable and Knowledge-Based Textile Industry – Roadmap for 2035 (EN)
https://cris.vtt.fi/en/publications/finland-as-a-forerunner-in-sustainable-and-knowledge-based-textil - Carbon Neutral Textile Industry 2035 – Commitment (Finnish Textile & Fashion)
https://www.stjm.fi/palvelut-ja-tietoa-yrityksille/hiilineutraali-tekstiiliala-2035-sitoumus/ - Shades of Green – A Communication Tool for Clothing Sustainability (EN)
https://finix.aalto.fi/shadesofgreen/ - Textile Fibre Guide (Finnish Textile & Fashion)
https://www.stjm.fi/palvelut-ja-tietoa-yrityksille/tekstiilikuituopas/ - Designer’s Guide to Circular Fashion Design (LAB University of Applied Sciences)
https://www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/498665/LAB_2021_18.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y - Telaketju Circular Economy Collaboration Network (Turku University of Applied Sciences)
https://telaketju.turkuamk.fi/ - USEtox® – Model for Assessing Chemical Toxicity (EN)
https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/applying-lca/usetox/