Main focus areas of sustainability
Our vision is to be the most trusted and profitable operator and a sustainability leader in the property sector. Our new sustainability programme sets our objectives for 2026-2028. Energy efficiency and climate targets have been set for 2030 and 2035. The sustainability themes are based on our strategy and have been defined together with our stakeholders.
Based on the feedback and expectations of our stakeholders, the following four themes became the core focus areas of Sponda’s sustainability operations: environment, society, personnel and governance.
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Listed below are the themes of our new sustainability programme.
Environment – Our properties make a difference
We are creating the buildings of the future by improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions in collaboration with our partners. We actively promote circularity and enhance biodiversity in urban environments.
Emission-free energy and value chain emission reduction
- 100% emission-free energy used in properties (Scope 2)
- Emission reductions in the value chain, including construction projects and property maintenance (Scope 3), in line with science-based targets (SBTi)
- Carbon footprint thresholds for property development projects (LCA)
- Increasing the share of taxonomy-aligned turnover, capex and opex
Future-proof properties and innovative solutions for energy generation & management
- Reducing energy consumption in properties according to the Energy Efficiency Program (-20% by 2030)
- All new buildings and major renovation projects are certified. Target level is LEED Platinum or BREEAM Excellent.
- 93% of properties certified based on property value
Circularity throughout the lifecycle of buildings
- Improving waste recycling rates
- Reducing water consumption
- Promoting circular economy solutions in property development projects
Consideration and promotion of biodiversity in properties
- Assessment and management of Sponda’s nature-related impacts
- Conducting ecological surveys in large development projects and within existing property portfolio.
Society – Spaces bring us together
Our properties are the foundation of safe, healthy, and sustainable communities. We make everyday sustainability easy for our tenants and foster active collaboration.
Health and safety in Sponda’s properties, safety at construction sites, good indoor air quality
- Zero accidents in Sponda’s properties and at construction sites
- Strengthening the safety culture
- We follow an indoor air quality operating model. Our goal is to improve customer satisfaction with indoor air quality.
Promoting tenant dialogue and fostering commitment to sustainability actions
- Customer satisfaction above 4.0 (on a scale of 1–5)
- Increased tenant satisfaction through sustainability collaboration with Sponda
Sense of community and engagement in Sponda’s properties
- Increasing the number of community engagement events in shopping centres
- Sponda’s personnel are offered 1-2 days a year for volunteer work
Employees – People make it happen
We prioritise the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. Our people thrive in an open and supportive work culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion truly matter.
Employee health, safety and well-being
- Engagement index improves
- Improved workplace well-being
- Mandatory health and safety training
A variety of opportunities for employees’ professional growth
- Providing trainings for employees
- Sponda’s trainee program
Diversity, inclusion and equal treatment
- Promoting diversity in line management roles
- Increasing pay equity based on gender and role
Good and fair leadership
- Providing leadership trainings to line managers
- Leadership index improves
Governance – Building on a progressive foundation
We are a sustainability leader in our sector. We continuously improve our due diligence processes, strengthen the sustainability of our value chain, and work with our partners to safeguard human rights.
Ethical business conduct
- Mandatory training on the Code of Conduct and supporting policies
Robust Due Diligence process and policies
- Further development of environmental and human rights due diligence processes
- Description of asset level climate risk assessments and list of properties where risk assessments have been carried out can be found here.
Requirements and regular monitoring for sustainability in the supply chain
- Commitment to the Code of Business Conduct
- Increasing the share of key suppliers assessed annually with sustainability criteria
- At least five high-risk suppliers are evaluated annually
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Certificates
We apply for international environmental classifications – a LEED or BREEAM environmental certificate – for all property development and significant renovation projects. In addition, we apply for BREEAM In-Use certifications for our existing properties. 92% of Sponda’s property portfolio is environmentally certified by the fair value.
Sponda’s LEED® certified properties
| Koy Vantaan Jokiniementie | Lauri Korpisen katu 9, Vantaa | 2025, Platinum |
| Koy Korkeavuorenkatu 36 | Korkeavuorenkatu 37, Helsinki | 2025, Platinum |
| Citycenter office tower | Kaivokatu, Helsinki | 2011, Gold |
Sponda’s BREEAM® certified properties
| Koy Yrjönkatu 29C (Sponda head office) | Yrjönkatu 29c, Helsinki | 2024, WELL Gold |
| Koy Miestentie | Miestentie 3, Espoo | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Helsingin Sörnäistenkatu 2 | Sörnäistenkatu, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Bulevardi 1 | Bulevardi 1, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent/ Outstanding |
| Koy Tampereen Tulli Business Park | Åkerlundinkatu, Tampere | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Mansku 4 | Mannerheimintie 4, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Kauppakeskus Forum | Mannerheimintie, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Unioninkatu 18 | Unioninkatu 18, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Helsingin Erottajanmäki | Erottajankatu 5, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Ratapihantie 11 | Ratapihantie 11, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Unioninkatu 24 | Unioninkatu 24, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Vilhonkatu 5 | Vilhonkatu 5, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Dianapuisto | Erottajankatu 7, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Helsingin Vuorikatu 14 | Vuorikatu 14, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Paulon Talo | Kaisaniemenkatu 4, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Kaisaniemenkatu 2b | Kaisaniemenkatu 2b, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Oy Mikonlinna Ab | Mikonkatu 15, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Mikonkatu 19 | Mikonkatu 19, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Mikonkatu 17 | Mikonkatu 17, Helsinki | 2024, Excellent |
| Koy Heimola | Yliopistonkatu 5, Helsinki | 2024, Very Good |
| Koy Helsingin Valimotie 27 A | Valimotie 27 A, Helsinki | 2023, Excellent |
| Koy Espoon Upseerinkatu 1-3 | Upseerinkatu 1-3, Espoo | 2023, Very Good |
| Koy Hämeenkatu 20 | Hämeenkatu 20, Tampere | 2023, Very Good |
| Koy Tampereen Hämeenkatu 18 | Hämeenkatu 18, Tampere | 2023, Very Good |
| Koy Helsingin Kalevankatu 30 | Kalevankatu 30, Helsinki | 2023, Excellent |
| Citycenter shopping centre | Kaivokatu 8, Helsinki | 2023, Excellent |
| Koy Arkadiankatu 4-6 | Arkadiankatu 4-6, Helsinki | 2023, Excellent |
| Koy Iso Roobertinkatu 21-25 | Iso Roobertinkatu 23, Helsinki | 2023, Excellent |
| Koy Unioninkatu 20-22 |
Unioninkatu, Helsinki | 2023, Excellent |
| Ratina shopping centre | Vuolteenkatu 1, Tampere | 2023, Excellent |
| Koy Kumpulantie 11 | Kumpulantie 11, 00520 Helsinki | 2023, Very Good |
| Koy Tampereen Näsilinnankatu 39-43 | Näsilinnankatu 41-43, Tampere | 2023, Very Good |
| Koy Kauppa-Häme | Hämeenkatu 16, Tampere | 2023, Very Good |
| Korkeavuorenkatu 35, Helsinki | Korkeavuorenkatu 35, Helsinki | 2022, Very Good |
| Koy Kasarmikatu 36 | Kasarmikatu 36, Helsinki | 2022, Very Good |
| Yrjönkatu 29A, Helsinki | Yrjönkatu 29A, Helsinki | 2022, Excellent |
| Koy Fabianinkatu 23 | Fabianinkatu 23, Helsinki | 2021, Very Good |
| Elo shopping centre | Elotie 1, Ylöjärvi | 2020, Very Good |
| Mothership of Work | Pieni Roobertinkatu, Helsinki | 2016, Good |
ESG requirements in development projects
In addition to the responsible maintenance of properties, Sponda has set several goals and requirements for development projects. From the attached link, you can view the criteria that are taken into account in the management, planning and construction of development projects.
Goals for reducing energy and water consumption
We want to promote the energy efficiency of properties and have set targets for reducing energy and water consumption. From this link, you can download consumption data and target levels for environmentally certified properties. Regarding water consumption, the goal is to reduce consumption compared to the previous year’s level.