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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Due diligence obligation of companies The European Commission published its proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD Directive) on 23 February 2022. The Directiv...https://tem.fi/en/due-diligence-obligation-of-companies
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Social entrepreneurship The social economy is part of the national economy and industrial and business activity. It refers to operators that provide goods or services to their members or society. What is common to these operators is their emphasis...https://tem.fi/en/social-entrepreneurship
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) Finnish enterprises have every potential to be among the world’s leaders in corporate social responsibility. We have long traditions in compliance with labour legislation, occupational safety and health legisl...https://tem.fi/en/social-responsibility
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting CSR reporting obligation: Which companies does it apply to and what is required? An Accounting Act amendment approved on 29 December 2016 requires certain types of company to report on their corporat...https://tem.fi/en/csr-reporting
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Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility The Committee is a consultative body that supports administrative decision making. Members of the Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility represent various authorities, trade and industry, and labo...https://tem.fi/en/committee-on-corporate-social-responsibility
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Supporting employment through public procurement Requirement to provide employment through public procurement helps those in a weaker labour market position Public procurement can promote social objectives. Employment through procurement means tha...https://tem.fi/en/employment-through-procurement
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On 12 May 2016, the Government appointed a new Urban Policy Committee, which will be tasked with the coordination and development of the urban policy measures of different ministries. Its objective will be to strengthen partnerships between the Government, cities, and urban regions, to promote the ability of urban regions to renew, as well as their competitiveness, social sustainability and capacity to deal with challenges related to climate change.https://tem.fi/en/urban-policy-committee
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Innovative public procurement as an innovation policy instrument The value of public procurement in Finland is approximately EUR 47 billion annually, with municipalities and joint municipal authorities accounting for two thirds, and the central go...https://tem.fi/en/innovative-public-procurement
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Employment Employment has a central role in economic growth, people’s well-being and the sustainability of the public economy. Well-functioning labour markets and Finland’s good position in the international division of work and competition will s...https://tem.fi/en/employment
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A number of climate investments are underway in Finland and across Europe. In the plans, thousands of windmills on land and sea, hydrogen and synthetic fuels, and many other innovative energy solutions will help Europe’s transition to climate neutrality. With measures to boost the economy after the coronavirus crisis, public funding for the green transition will come from many directions. Howev...https://tem.fi/en/-/money-alone-is-not-enough-consistent-regulation-is-key-to-eu-s-climate-goals
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Recently published scenarios show that we have a bumpy road ahead to climate neutrality. These scenarios also help us to grasp the magnitude of the climate challenge. To meet the commitments of the Paris Agreement on climate change, we need to take determined action to reduce greenhouse gases. Although we are currently nowhere near the desired level globally, Finland is pursuing ambitious climate goals, both nationally and in its role as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.https://tem.fi/en/-/polku-kohti-ilmastoneutraaliutta-tuoreet-skenaariot-kuvaavat-haasteen-kokoluokkaa
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The Government’s climate targets are ambitious: carbon neutrality by 2035, and nearly fossil-free energy production in the course of the 2030s. The wide-ranging changes required to achieve these targets demand vigorous policies and consistent action. At the same time, however, one has to ensure social justice and the competitiveness of businesses. Paths to carbon neutrality involve major uncertainties.https://tem.fi/en/-/miten-hiilineutraaliin-yhteiskuntaan-paastaan-ja-mita-se-maksaa-
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Business and human rights Human rights are rights that belong to all human beings equally. All human beings are entitled to enjoy their human rights without discrimination. Human rights are indivisible, interlinked and interdependent. This means t...https://tem.fi/en/enterprises-and-human-rights
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Innovation policy promotes growth and renews the operating environment Finland’s competitiveness and success in the global market are based on skills, new knowledge and innovations. Research, development and innovation activities (RDI) play an ess...https://tem.fi/en/innovation-policy
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18.5.2026 | The Government is addressing the income difficulties faced by international students. The proposed amendments, open for comments, concern family reunification for international students, the income requirement and verification of students’ language proficiency.https://tem.fi/en/-/consultation-round-proposal-on-changes-to-family-reunification-for-international-students
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The European Commission issued its expected Fit for 55 package in July. The handling of proposals in the EU will begin when the autumn term starts. Alongside individual regulatory proposals, it is necessary to assess how the package affects economies as a whole and the deployment of new technologies. However, making these assessments is not always straightforward or easy.https://tem.fi/en/-/plenty-to-chew-on-in-the-eu-climate-package
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23.12.2025 | The strategy aims to develop the social economy and social entrepreneurship and to improve the operating conditions of social enterprises in Finland.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-strategy-to-pave-the-way-for-a-growing-and-effective-social-economy
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Strategy of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and its administrative branch The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and its administrative branch create preconditions for sustainable growth. Growth must be economically, socia...https://tem.fi/en/strategy
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14.4.2026 | Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Principles for Responsible Critical Mineral Supply Chains The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) strives to promote responsible growth across the critical minerals sector via a shared commitment to high environ...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/153287519/MSP+ESG+Statement.pdf/28cece9b-696b-d50f-5a60-0c89d151792f?t=1776171154021
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Other funding targets under the Sustainable Growth Programme in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and government agencies under its purview The Sustainable Growth Programme includes investments and reforms that support the European U...https://tem.fi/en/other-funding-targets-under-the-sustainable-growth-programme