Congress social responsibility and legacy initiatives in Helsinki
Helsinki helps organisers find the best Congress Social Responsibility (CSR) and Legacy Initiatives to accomplish their goals in the city. Develop a tailored plan that not only enriches attendees’ experiences but also leaves a meaningful mark on the city.
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Helsinki’s vision is to be the world’s most functional city. Functionality is based on equality, non-discrimination, strong social cohesion and open, inclusive ways of operating. Safety and a sense of mutual trust and togetherness are a competitive edge for the city. The city is for everyone.
We encourage the event and congress organisers to create deep, sustainable relationships with academic, professional and local communities — not just during events, but in the long term as well. This will help to raise your profile within the community and leave a positive footprint behind.
Below are examples of different types of organizations, collaborations, and activities that will help you leave a legacy.
Download the Helsinki Event Legacy Toolkit
The Helsinki Event Legacy Program is designed to help you develop a tailored plan that not only enriches attendees’ experiences but also leaves a meaningful mark on the city. Whether it’s through sustainable practices, community involvement, or innovative ideas, we aim to make every event a stepping stone toward a better, greener future.
Examples of Congress Social Responsibility in Helsinki
Environmental deeds
The goal of Helsinki City Strategy is to create a carbon-neutral Helsinki by 2030. When this goal is reached, operations taking place in Helsinki will no longer warm up the climate.
You can offset emissions of your event or from flying to Helsinki and e.g. with these services:
Drink the Helsinki tap water instead of bottled water
According to UNESCO’s World Water Development Report, the water in Finland is the cleanest in the world. So it is safe to drink the tap water in Helsinki.
Environmental volunteer work
Congress delegates have the chance to contribute to the urban environment by engaging in volunteer work to help clean up garbage along our shores, remove invasive plant species or cleaning of the Baltic Sea during kayak trip.
Donating leftover materials
Donate leftover materials to Uusix (U6) workshops where recycled materials are used to create new products. Uusix is the biggest provider of rehabilitative work in Finland.
Social responsibility
Student engagement
Take the students along and foster the next generation of thought leaders. Give young
researchers the chance to interact with postdoctoral scientists and the leaders in the field.
Open days and open lectures
Arrange open days and open lectures or give free training on your subject to local professionals or citizens.
Equality
Student engagement
Give students who require special support and guidance an opportunity to work during your congress and gain valuable experience.
Leftover food donation
Donate the leftover food from your event to those in need.
Finnish Red Cross fundraising
Fundraising boxes for the Finnish Red Cross are available for congress venues. The funds that are raised go towards supporting the Disaster Relief Fund of the Red Cross with the aim of providing relief where it is most needed.
Contact Helsinki Convention Bureau
No matter your event type, Helsinki Convention Bureau can connect you to the right people at the right time. From bid books to venue selection we’re here to help you confident, informed decisions, every step of the way—ready to support your success in the Nordic’s top congress destination.
