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Housing and climate friendliness

Housing accounts for a quarter of the average Finn's carbon footprint. This page provides information on the carbon footprint of housing and how we can influence greenhouse gas emissions from housing.

A crowd of people stands next to a large artwork resembling a sunflower.
Unveiling of the Sun Bridge sculpture on Rykmentin puistotie. Photo: Kari Kohvakka

We have several opportunities to influence greenhouse gas emissions from housing through our choices. The most important factors from an environmental perspective are the size and location of housing, the energy efficiency of residential buildings and energy renovations, and housing behaviour.

Responsible energy use in the home includes energy efficiency, energy conservation and using electricity according to price. Almost every household has the opportunity to improve its energy efficiency by conserving energy and adopting more energy-efficient appliances and systems.

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