Corporate Responsibility in Metsähallitus
Metsähallitus responsibility policy
The responsibility policy determines the principles and operating methods by which we ensure that Metsähallitus’ activities are responsible. Read more about our responsibility policy (pdf).
Corporate responsibility has been integrated into Metsähallitus’ strategy, management and development as a key part of our activities. Responsibility plays a part in everything we do – including how we speak and how we encounter our customers, partners and stakeholders. Good governance, compliance and our practices provide an ethical and responsible foundation for our work.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, Agenda 2030). We have identified nine goals that are central for our activities and our stakeholders and on which we can have a particular impact. These SDGs are 5 Gender Equality, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, 13 Climate Action, 14 Life Below Water, 15 Life On Land, 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and 17 Partnerships For The Goals.
Material sustainability topics
In our responsibility work, we focus on the sustainability topics that we have identified as the most material for us. They were determined by means of a so-called double materiality analysis, which assessed the positive and negative impacts of our activities on the environment, people and society as well as our risks and opportunities associated with sustainability. Our aim is to reduce the negative impacts and enhance the positive ones. We also manage sustainability risks and tap sustainability-related opportunities. The double materiality analysis was conducted in 2025, applying the EU framework for sustainability reporting.
Metsähallitus’ material sustainability topics:
- Climate change
- Emissions into soil and water
- Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Our workers
- Workers in the value chain
- Impacted communities
- Consumers and end users
- Good corporate governance
Focus areas of responsibility
Our responsibility work is based on understanding the impacts of our activities and the needs of our stakeholders. It has three focus areas:
- Environmental responsibility
We work systematically to protect the environment and to promote sustainable use of natural resources. We foster biodiversity and promote climate change mitigation and adaptation by implementing Metsähallitus’ climate programme. - Social responsibility
We respect human rights and ensure that we act fairly and equally towards our personnel, customers, partners and stakeholders alike. We safeguard the preconditions for practising the Sámi culture. - Good governance
We practise good governance in keeping with the state’s ownership steering principles. We ensure compliance, ethical action and non-discrimination in our work.