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    We bring Wärtsilä's purpose to life by talking about how it is closely linked to both the development of our society and our businesses, as well as how it is translated into action, on the ground.

    Two hospital ships from the Mercy Ships fleet in port. Mercyships.org painted on the sides.
    10 MAY 2023 Article
    4 min read

    A mission of mercy; hospital ships are transcending borders and saving lives

    Each year, Mercy Ships’ state-of-the-art hospital ships embark on a...
    Society Purpose Planet
    Society Purpose Planet
    Interior view of Wärtsilä's Kampen facility in the Netherlands. Cartons, machinery and people visible.
    23 MAR 2023 Article
    3 min read

    Energy savings start at home

    As the mercury rises across the planet and energy costs soar, so too does the pressure to commit to more sustainable...
    Sustainability Purpose Planet
    Sustainability Purpose Planet
    Diversity and Inclusion at work
    22 MAR 2023 Article
    5 min read

    Diversity of thought – a lifelong journey and a driver for success

    Diversity has undergone somewhat of an inflation since the concept became a...
    People Purpose Corporate
    People Purpose Corporate
    City with social media icons
    15 MAR 2023 Article
    4 min read

    How can businesses keep the trust?

    Business is once again society’s most powerful force, according to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer that measures...
    Purpose People Society
    Purpose People Society
    Manufacturing robotics on a pink background
    22 FEB 2023 Article
    6 min read

    Deep tech may just save the planet

    Deep tech innovation has the potential to solve humanity’s most complex economic, environmental, business, and...
    Purpose Innovation
    Purpose Innovation
    art drawing, people on a rice field, yellow field, fish
    15 FEB 2023 Article
    5 min read

    A message of hope through art

    They say art is not what you see, but what you make others see. We spoke to artists who are highlighting the effects...
    People Planet Purpose
    People Planet Purpose
    Coffee making, coffee pan and grinder
    8 FEB 2023 Article
    5 min read

    Wake up and smell the coffee

    Coffee is one of the world’s top commodities – but now its future is under threat due to climate change. Luckily, there...
    Corporate Innovation Purpose
    Corporate Innovation Purpose
    who do you entrust your business-critical assets to
    31 JAN 2023 Article
    5 min read

    Who do you entrust your business-critical assets to?

    Learn why certifying information systems and products is even more important in times of...
    Corporate Cyber security Innovation
    Corporate Cyber security Innovation
    clouds, rainforest, recycle
    18 JAN 2023 Article
    5 min read

    Could carbon removal scale up to be as big as oil and gas?

    The time has come for a more direct approach to climate change, one where carbon capture...
    Corporate Innovation Purpose
    Corporate Innovation Purpose
    game, gaming, gamers, console
    11 JAN 2023 Article
    5 min read

    Games that make us better

    We all enjoy playing games; thriving on that sense of accomplishment and, on occasion, beating our opponents. What if we...
    Purpose People Innovation
    Purpose People Innovation
    city, dry earth, green city
    4 JAN 2023 Article
    5 min read

    COP27: The long road ahead

    COP27 may not go down in history as a path-breaking event on increased climate commitments. But it certainly will be...
    Planet Purpose Sustainability
    Planet Purpose Sustainability
    Ship, dark waters
    21 DEC 2022 Article
    5 min read

    From mustard to semiconductors, climate change is transforming the global supply chain

    Climate change is disrupting the global supply chain,...
    Planet Purpose Society
    Planet Purpose Society
    worker, shipyard
    7 DEC 2022 Article
    6 min read

    Save jobs, save the economy

    As the world gears up for a possible recession, experts argue saving jobs is critical to helping safeguard the economy....
    Future of work Purpose
    Future of work Purpose
    Carbon tech, Carbon, CO2, illustration
    23 NOV 2022 Article
    4 min read

    Is carbon tech the key to a brighter future?

    Atmospheric carbon is a valuable natural resource. Companies understand that and are now capturing and...
    Innovation Purpose Sustainability
    Innovation Purpose Sustainability
    Team, multicultural workplace, tech
    2 NOV 2022 Article
    5 min read

    Teaching ethics to the innovators of tomorrow

    People working within computer science often face pressing ethical issues. Is ethics education the key...
    Purpose Cyber security Digitalisation
    Purpose Cyber security Digitalisation
    chip, purple
    26 OCT 2022 Article
    7 min read

    Will the chip shortage reshape global innovation and manufacturing?

    The 2020-2021 chip shortage disrupted global supply chains and led to shortages...
    Corporate Purpose Innovation
    Corporate Purpose Innovation
    businessman, pendulum ball, work
    5 OCT 2022 Article
    5 min read

    How will the Great Resignation impact the future of work?

    Millions of people around the globe are hanging up their boots in what is now known as the...
    Purpose People Future of work
    Purpose People Future of work
    Shipping, logistics, supply chain
    28 SEP 2022 Article
    5 min read

    As companies create their own supply chains, what happens next?

    Weary of supply chain woes, the world’s largest retailers are taking logistics into...
    Corporate Purpose Society
    Corporate Purpose Society
    AI, hands, robot
    31 AUG 2022 Article
    4 min read

    Winning IT with AI-human partnerships

    AI and machine learning are transforming the way we live and work. But automation can also lead to bias,...
    Purpose Future of work
    Purpose Future of work
    3 AUG 2022 Article
    7 min read

    How can corporations minimise global technological risks?

    The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report categorises the consequences of advancing...
    Cyber security Digitalisation Purpose
    Cyber security Digitalisation Purpose
    boy, collecting trash, trash, poor
    29 JUN 2022 Article
    7 min read

    How can corporations help alleviate short-term societal risks?

    From infectious diseases to livelihood crises, societal risks account for some of the...
    People Purpose Society
    People Purpose Society
    child, children, field, nature, sunny
    22 JUN 2022 Article
    8 min read

    Why must we teach kids about sustainability?

    From addressing current environmental issues to creating a future generation of eco-advocates,...
    Purpose Sustainability People
    Purpose Sustainability People
    phone, young people, friends
    1 JUN 2022 Article
    8 min read

    The cost of our online habits

    Our internet use has gone through the roof since the pandemic. But the worry over the negative environmental impact of...
    Purpose Digitalisation Sustainability
    Purpose Digitalisation Sustainability
    tech ethics, ethics, technology, AI
    25 MAY 2022 Article
    8 min read

    It’s time to talk about responsible tech

    Virtually every sphere of human life has been impacted by technology, but if it is not well designed, could...
    Purpose Cyber security Digitalisation
    Purpose Cyber security Digitalisation
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