Environment, Cities and Sustainable Development

The CKIR unit is committed to exploring and advancing the interplay between technology, business, and society. Among its primary themes, Environment, Cities, and Sustainable Development stands out as a critical area of focus. This theme addresses the pressing need for sustainable practices in urban development and environmental management. CKIR's projects under this theme aim to generate innovative solutions and strategies that promote sustainable growth, enhance urban living, and protect the environment for future generations.

Additionally, the projects under this theme are designed to tackle the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development. By focusing on environmental sustainability, urban development, and sustainable practices, these projects aim to provide comprehensive insights and practical solutions that can be applied in various contexts. The overarching objective is to promote sustainable growth and improve the quality of life while ensuring the preservation of natural resources. CKIR's projects aim to contribute to the creation of sustainable and resilient communities that can thrive in the face of environmental and urban challenges.

The following projects fall under this theme.
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CO2 DataHub project & ESG ecosystem 

The R&D project led by Vastuu Group Oy developed methods for measuring carbon dioxide emissions throughout the supply chain of companies and cities, as  well as methods for reporting and leading with reliable data. 

The project ran from 2022-2023 and involved Vastuu Group Oy, VTT, Aalto University, Sitowise, Onway and Finreim as a core team. 

The collaboration will continue, driven by KiraHub. Read more: https://kirahub.org/tule-yhteistyojaseneksi/ 

Contact persons: Ilkka Lakaniemi, Linda Mattila.

Funded by Business Finland (Next GenerationEU). 

Read more on the project website: https://co2datahub.vastuugroup.fi/

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SynchroniCity

The SynchroniCity project consists of 34 organizations – public, private, NGOs and academia – who have joined forces to realize this goal to harness existing front-runner city capacities, and to provide opportunities for industry, SMEs and other cities to pilot IoT-enabled urban services in a concerted fashion on a massive, global scale. 

Concretely, the SynchroniCity project will deploy IoT-enabled urban services in two phases: initially within the areas of mobility and near-real-time policy support, and later in the form of an Open Call where new services can be proposed and developed.

The project has a budget of €20 million including €15 million contribution from the European Commission. The project’s time span was 2017-2019.

Contact persons: Ilkka Lakaniemi, Heini Ikävalko.

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