Environment and Quality at Metsähallitus
Metsähallitus follows an environmental and quality system based on the ISO 14001 standard, by which it can chart and control the diverse environmental impacts that result from its operations. Since 1998 the system’s environmental section has been certified by DNV Certification Oy/Ab. The quality system has not yet been certified.
The environmental system is a tool that allows Metsähallitus to implement its environmental policy in practice. Common environmental objectives are confirmed annually, on the basis of which the environmental targets for the operational and financial plans of Metsähallitus’ business units and subsidiaries are decided. According to the principle of continuous improvement, the functionality of the environmental system is monitored regularly with the help of internal and external audits and a system of feedback.
Environmental goals 2010:
1. to protect biodiversity
2. to promote social and cultural sustainability
3. to improve eco-efficiency