Community involvement
Companies can play a meaningful role in society by engaging with and contributing to the communities in which they operate. Through active dialogue and attention to societal needs, they can foster mutual understanding and trust. At Fortum, we place a high value on transparent collaboration with our stakeholders. We recognize that while our operations and investments bring benefits to communities, they may also have adverse impacts. Active dialogue helps us understand and manage these impacts, promoting acceptance and our license to operate. Additionally, through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, we aim to give back to the society in impactful ways.
Our operations and investments benefit local communities
We employ and generate income in the countries and local communities we operate in and boost economic activity by working together with our wide contractor and partner networks.
We also contribute to generating income to the societies through land lease and municipal taxation. Our wind power plant community funds benefit the local communities. Communities allocate these funds to various projects and initiatives, further supporting local development and wellbeing.
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Fortum has over 5700 Nordic suppliers and contractors with total spend of over 800 million euros in 2024.
52 MEUR
Fortum paid a total of 52 million euros in property tax in Finland and Sweden in 2024.
165 000 €
Fortum's wind funds paid approximately 165,000 euros to the local communities in Finland, Sweden and Norway in 2024.
We value continuous dialogue with local communities and stakeholders
We listen to the communities' and stakeholders' opinions and needs when planning our operations and actions.
This dialogue is important for us in understanding the impacts on the environment and the local communities, enabling us to manage our impacts.
It is important to us to understand our stakeholders' perspectives on Fortum's performance and development and to gather comprehensive insights from our stakeholders across various regions and sectors.
Just transition
Fortum aims to make the journey towards our net zero target in a just manner, seeking to understand and consider the impacts on employees, consumers, and local communities.
To address and mitigate potential negative impacts, we engage in active dialogue with local communities and seek to partner with local contractors and establish community funds where possible to enhance positive impacts. We also continue to develop supply chain sustainability and provide customers with tools and information needed to manage price volatility impacts.
Our actions
Nuclear showroom in Loviisa
Fortum’s nuclear showroom is a low threshold place where energy production and nuclear power are presented to everyone in a very approachable way.
Visit to Fortum's Wind Farms Broadens Landowners' Perspectives
Visit to Fortum's Wind Farms Broadens Landowners' Perspectives. Article in Finnish.
We promote the common good in society, together with organisations and communities
Through our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme (CSR), we aim to give back to the society in an impactful way for the benefit of people and the environment. We support environmental and social activities and collaborate with humanitarian organizations for emergency relief in crisis areas. Our CSR Programme focuses on supporting organizations that mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity and aquatic life, promote equality in society, support education, and help adapt to climate change.
Our actions
Supporting children and families
Fortum supports children and families in need via Save the Children. In 2024, Fortum donated 125,000 EUR to the organization.
Supporting water provision and energy resilience
To support water provision and energy resilience in Ukraine, Fortum donated a solar power plant to a water utility in Ananiv through the Solar Aid for Ukraine programme in 2024.
Decade-long partnership with Städa Sverige
Fortum's decade-long partnership with Städa Sverige has supported 150 youth sports clubs and promoted environmental stewardship with annual river cleanup days.