Responsibility programme
Responsible operations are part of our strategic outlook. The sentence that sums up our strategy is: we create decisive power to strengthen competitiveness and contribute to a better tomorrow. This includes all the elements of responsibility: financial, social and environmental responsibility.
Our responsibility is based on the aspects that are the most important for our operations and our company values: skilfully, reliably, together. The key aspects by responsibility theme are:

Carbon neutral and sustainable energy
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Promoting biodiversity
- Energy efficient production that supports the circular economy
- Use of water and status of water systems
Competitive energy
- Added value to customers
- Reliable production and lifecycle management
- Knowledge-based management
Safe working and wellbeing of employees
- Proactive safety
- Inspiring workplace for top experts
Responsibility in networks and stakeholder relations
- Responsibility in the value chain/partnerships
- Transparency
- Interaction with stakeholders
- Responsibility under exceptional situations
We promote the UN’s sustainable development goals in our operations. We have chosen four goals that we influence equally.
Goal | General description of the goal |
![]() | Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services |
![]() | Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all |
![]() | Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss |
![]() | Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development |
Read more about our sustainable development goals.
Our operations are guided by responsibility policies (Code of Conduct) approved by the Pohjolan Voima Board of Directors.
Contacts:
Riitta Larnimaa, Excecutive Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability, riitta.larnimaa@pvo.fi
Katja Permanto, Manager, Sustainability, Environment and Safety, katja.permanto@pvo.fi