Sustainability

Living close to nature teaches you a few things. Here in Rovaniemi, sustainability isn't a trend. It's common sense.

Accreditation of the Biosphere distinctionSustainable Travel Finland label

Our Four Commitments

The principles that guide every partnership, every tour, and every decision we make.

01

Protecting Our Environment

Respecting and protecting the natural environment through wise resource use and minimization of environmental footprint.

  • Partner with eco-conscious local operators
  • Promote public transport and low-emission travel
  • Collaborate with Metsähallitus and Protect Our Winters Finland
  • Encourage everyman's rights and the responsibilities that come with them
02

Honoring Lapland's Heritage

Preserving authentic local traditions and the region's unique cultural fabric.

  • Integrate local knowledge into every guided experience
  • Educate visitors about cultural preservation
  • Collaborate with regional cultural organizations
  • Promote respectful engagement with local traditions
03

Strengthening the Local Economy

Creating economic opportunities that benefit communities while maintaining environmental responsibility.

  • Partner with local businesses and artisans
  • Encourage stable employment and fair wages
  • Refine operations for eco-friendly standards alongside economic growth
04

Empowering People and Community

Ensuring employee and community well-being through inclusive operations.

  • Foster open, inclusive work environments
  • Engage communities through educational and volunteer programs
  • Practice transparent social responsibility

Our Roadmap

Sustainability is a direction, not a destination. Here's where we are and where we're going.

  1. NowCurrent practice
    • Careful partner selection with sustainability in mind
    • Eco-conscious content and tour management
    • Inclusive workplace culture
    • Website accessibility compliance (WCAG)
    • Waste sorting across operations
  2. Next3–6 months
    • Waste and carbon footprint monitoring systems
    • Transition to hybrid vehicles in fleet
    • Enhanced sustainability communication
    • Suppliers with carbon-counting capability
    • Accountants supporting sustainable business
  3. Soon1–2 years
    • Establish measurable sustainability KPIs
    • Refine tour offerings for off-season tourism
    • Continuous review of operations
  4. Long-term3–5 years
    • Expand sustainability practices regionally
    • Continuously reduce environmental impact
    • Adaptive green technologies across operations
    • Holistic integration of sustainability
“We know we’re far from perfect, and our sustainability journey is a continuous, evolving process.”
Accredited since

Biosphere Distinction

Awarded by the Responsible Tourism Institute under the UNWTO framework. A third-party assessment of our commitment to sustainable tourism in Lapland.

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Sustainable Travel Finland label
Certified program

Sustainable Travel Finland

A national certification program by Business Finland that recognizes tourism businesses committed to responsible and sustainable practices.

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