Federation of Finnish Technology Industries and the environment
The competitiveness of the Finnish technology industry is based on the innovation and expertise created by investment in research and development, training, and confident entrepreneurship. The best-known companies in the technology industry have a strong global market position.
As the hub of the network, major companies that have entered the international market create excellent platforms for smaller companies to grow, develop and become international. Operating as part of a network of major international companies provides them with new business opportunities and challenges.
Characteristics of technology industries with regardn to environmental issues
- Internationality and innovativeness – also characteristics of the field in environmental issues
- Good design and technology expertise is a solid basis for environmental technology
- Extensive networking is a growing challenge for the development of environmental competence
- Many products in the field have a considerable positive impact on eco-efficiency
- Products for environmental technology have a growing business potential
The products, systems and services of the technology industry have an impact on the functioning and welfare of our entire society. Good design and technological expertise form a solid basis for the development of environmental technology. The environmental properties of the end product are created through the joint effort of a number of Finnish and international companies. This, imposes several demands on the environmental performance of networks.
In the future, environmental expertise and environmental technology will play a key role in meeting global environmental challenges. Therefore, environmental technologies are expected to become the largest growth sector in the next few decades.
The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries has identified ‘Turning environmental know-how into a competitive advantage’ as one of its strategic must-win battles. In practice, this means predicting and influencing environmental legislation, promoting environmental competenceand environmental technology, active networking with key stakeholders, and open communication.
Updated 13.4.2010
