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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.

    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
    Partner Campus, Smart Technology Hub, Vaasa
    11 MAY 2022 Article
    7 min read
    Joining forces for a sustainable future
    The Partner Campus in Wärtsilä’s new Smart Technology Hub (STH) is buzzing with activity. Read how Wärtsilä,...
    Corporate Innovation Purpose
    Corporate Innovation Purpose
    metaverse, VR
    27 APR 2022 Article
    8 min read
    Are you ready for the metaverse?
    The world needs to prepare itself as science fiction becomes reality in the next stage of digital connectivity. But...
    Corporate Purpose Digitalisation
    Corporate Purpose Digitalisation
    Ocean, currents, sea
    2 MAR 2022 Article
    9 min read
    What does the collapse of ocean currents mean for the world?
    Major systems of ocean currents help regulate the weather globally and the Atlantic...
    Planet Purpose
    Planet Purpose
    Antarctica, ice, arctic sea, boat, expedition
    23 FEB 2022 Article
    7 min read
    The tip of the iceberg: why preserving Antarctica’s oceans matters
    Could establishing the world’s largest Marine Protected Area in the Weddell Sea...
    Planet Purpose
    Planet Purpose
    Puffin, biodiversity, species, bird, birds, extinction
    16 FEB 2022 Article
    7 min read
    New species update to focus on recovery over loss
    The IUCN’s new Green Status of Species shows how well species have recovered. Can these latest...
    Planet Purpose
    Planet Purpose
    internship, interns
    22 DEC 2021 Article
    5 min read
    Gaining on-the-job experience while being out of the office
    Are there still benefits to an internship when it’s done remotely? Both employers and...
    People Purpose Future of work
    People Purpose Future of work
    Galapagos islands, island, nature
    15 DEC 2021 Article
    5 min read
    What happens when nature is given political rights?
    Developing nations have taken the lead on enshrining environmental protection while some western...
    Planet Purpose People
    Planet Purpose People
    24 NOV 2021 Article
    7 min read
    Using the past to predict the future of sea levels
    Historical data is crucial for predicting the rate, extent, and consequences of rising sea...
    Planet Purpose
    Planet Purpose
    19 NOV 2021 Article
    9 min read
    People with Purpose: Hwee Chye Lim
    For Hwee Chye Lim (Leon), there are many aspects of the cybersecurity field that he finds fascinating, such as...
    People Purpose Society
    People Purpose Society
    Dry, plant, climate change, desert
    27 OCT 2021 Article
    6 min read
    Code red for humanity – stopping climate change
    IPCC’s latest report on climate change has shocked the world and rang alarm bells about the impact...
    Planet Purpose Leadership
    Planet Purpose Leadership
    tax
    13 OCT 2021 Article
    7 min read
    Can a corporate minimum tax fight climate change?
    The joint communique from the most recent G7 summit included a proposal for a global tax on...
    Purpose Sustainability Leadership
    Purpose Sustainability Leadership
    Johanna Kuusisto
    7 OCT 2021 Article
    9 min read
    People with Purpose: Johanna Kuusisto
    Over the past four years, Johanna Kuusisto has learnt to become a Parisian – maybe not in the most literal...
    People Society Purpose
    People Society Purpose
    Adele Kurki
    30 SEP 2021 Article
    9 min read
    People with Purpose – Adele Kurki
    From competitive ballroom dancing in the national team to contemplating bullet wounds, Adele Kurki had tried it...
    People Purpose Society
    People Purpose Society
    Daniel Moncayo People with purpose
    26 AUG 2021 Article
    7 min read
    People with Purpose – Daniel Moncayo
    Starting from a military background, Daniel Moncayo has made a career in security management and became a...
    People Purpose
    People Purpose
    Children, boardgame
    4 AUG 2021 Article
    7 min read
    Could combatting climate change be child’s play?
    Games aren’t just fun. They provide “edutainment”:  a way to learn about complex issues such as...
    Corporate Planet People
    Corporate Planet People
    Harbor at sunset
    28 JUL 2021 Article
    9 min read
    Reimagining supply chains for greater resiliency
    Faced with ongoing disruptions and continued uncertainty, global supply chain leaders are...
    Corporate Digitalisation Planet
    Corporate Digitalisation Planet
    boats on water
    21 JUL 2021 Article
    7 min read
    Collaborating with Dutch students: A win-win situation
    Partnering with a Dutch university is providing both Wärtsilä and the students involved with...
    Corporate Sustainability People
    Corporate Sustainability People
    7 JUL 2021 Article
    6 min read
    The power of stakeholders
    The last few years have seen a dramatic popularisation of the idea of ‘stakeholder capitalism’, But what are its chances...
    Sustainability Society Purpose
    Sustainability Society Purpose
    world oceans day
    8 JUN 2021 Article
    7 min read
    Four ways the blue economy is helping protect the world’s shared oceans
    On World Oceans Day, we explore some ways our seas can be respected while...
    Sustainability Purpose Planet
    Sustainability Purpose Planet
    gloved hands holding a vial of vaccine
    2 JUN 2021 Article
    9 min read
    The monumental challenge of delivering a vaccine globally
    The number of COVID-19 vaccines being approved is rising, but the delivery and...
    Society Purpose
    Society Purpose
    Underwater sea grass
    6 MAY 2021 Article
    10 min read
    Volunteer divers help scientists re-establish underwater meadows
    The sea is filled with spectacular lifeforms, but some of the most important are...
    Sustainability Purpose Planet
    Sustainability Purpose Planet
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