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Sustainability: a journey we need to take together
Alina Pathan, Manager of Wärtsilä’s Corporate Relations & Sustainability team, discusses her career path and sustainability and explains why achieving goals is a joint effort. - People, 2 April 2020
In conversation with Wärtsilä’s point man on sustainable cruising
In a world where environmental impact is influencing customer decisions, cruise lines are striving to be eco-friendly while remaining affordable. Stefano Cantarut, Segment Manager Cruise & Ferry, Wärtsilä, explains how the industry can meet these twin objectives. - People, 25 March 2020
The fine art of leading teams – HIFK captains share their insights
As captains of their respective hockey teams, both Karoliina Rantamäki and Jere Sallinen know first-hand, the importance of being both a leader, as well as a regular member of the team. They share their secrets to building up great team spirit. - People, 23 March 2020
Making the case for circularity in the maritime economy
Vesa Marttinen, Director, Cruise & Ferry, Wärtsilä Marine Business, says that increasing material effectiveness is a way for the marine industry to leave a positive handprint on the path to a cleaner environment. Twentyfour7. caught up with him for an in-depth chat on the topic. - People, 12 March 2020
#EachforEqual - Diversity matters
To raise awareness on diversity, inclusion and equality, Wärtsilä kicked off the first of its Diversity Talks events at its Helsinki Campus and in different Wärtsilä locations around the world. On International Women’s Day, find out why ensuring gender diversity must be at the top of every organisation’s agenda. - People, 8 March 2020
In Conversation with Wärtsilä’s sustainability expert
Reducing global emissions depends largely on governments, corporations, and individuals thereby making it a priority, says Marko Vainikka, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Wärtsilä in an interview that centred on the fight against climate change. - People, 3 March 2020
In Conversation with the president of Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, CEO of Tototheo Maritime and the president of Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA) describes how the maritime industry is moving towards the future with an increased push for diversity, the expansion of digitalisation, and a focus on sustainability. - People, 14 February 2020
Teamwork on ice; HIFK coaches share a common philosophy
One of the many things HIFK head coaches, Jarno Pikkarainen of the men’s team and Saara Niemi of the women’s team, agree on it is that constructing a championship-contending team begins with understanding human personalities and perfecting teamwork. Read on to know more. - People, 7 February 2020
In Conversation with Andrei Voinigescu
Since joining Wärtsilä a year ago as general manager of business intelligence, Andrei Voinigescu has worked to apply his experience with digital platforms and emerging business models to the marine segment. He says the next decade will be pivotal for the shipping industry as it works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What role do cleaner fuels and big data have to play in this transition? Read on. - People, 29 January 2020
A million safe hours and counting
The Barker Inlet power station project in Australia has seen record safety numbers. The key to its success? Creative thinking and a desire to make safety a priority. - People, 23 January 2020
In Conversation with Jaakko Eskola
Wärtsilä’s 185th anniversary turned out to be quite a tumultuous year for the company, just as it was for the world. Jaakko Eskola, President & CEO of the company, takes the long view to plot the course for the next decade. - People, 16 January 2020
Come as you are to HIFK’s first line
In HIFK’s men’s team, it is easy to be yourself. Three members of the team’s first line believe different personalities add flavour and strength to performance. - People, 6 December 2019
The 1.5-degree target is already beyond us, but we shouldn’t give up on climate change – Mika Anttonen
The founder and principal owner of energy company St1, owning and running over 1300 service stations in three countries, Mika Anttonen sees carbon markets and renewable energy innovations as a way out of our current situation – which, as he sees it, is getting more and more dire by the day. - People, 4 December 2019
Stadin Gimmat smells like team spirit
What happens when you put a 21-year-old, a 30-year-old and a 41-year-old together on ice and tell them to score? Goals. That’s what happens. - People, 25 November 2019
In Conversation with space physicist, Minna Palmroth
Minna Palmroth leads the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Research of Sustainable Space and is also affiliated with both the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Meteorological Institute. She says that the low earth orbit is critical for maintaining life as we know it, and that sustainability is as much of an issue there as it is on earth itself. - People, 19 November 2019
Ensuring the future of shipping is in green hands
As scientists and industry leaders race to develop viable zero-emissions solutions for shipping, a group of Norwegian teenagers took on the challenge and won the chance to present their zero-carbon emission concept at a Wärtsilä-inspired innovation event attended by the biggest names in sustainable thinking. - People, 17 September 2019
Smart marine cities: Is water the world’s new real estate?
Singapore-based eco-architect Jason Pomeroy leads the discourse on future marine cities with regards to sustainability and climate change. A supporter of Wärtsilä’s SEA20: An Oceanic Awakening forum, the award-winning academic, author and TV host is a strong advocate of both the green and blue agenda. Here, he shares his early inspirations and vision for a greener future. - People, 12 September 2019
In Conversation with Bill Hemmings and Hege Økland
The shipping industry has lagged behind others in addressing the issue of emissions. Twentyfour7. caught up with Bill Hemmings, director of aviation and shipping at Transport & Environment, and Hege Økland, managing director of Norwegian cluster NCE Maritime CleanTech, on the sidelines of a recent Horizons workshop in Oslo to get their thoughts on how the industry might evolve over the next decade. - People, 11 September 2019
In Conversation with future mariner Amara Aarseth
Among the movers and shakers in the audience at the Horizons event in Oslo, 12-year-old Amara Aarseth astounded many with her keen interest in shipping and green technologies, displaying awareness and maturity well beyond her years. We caught up with her to understand her thoughts on the future of the maritime industry. - People, 4 September 2019
Health and safety is about people
Ville Sulonen is the Environment, Health and Safety Development Manager at Wärtsilä. His tenure of eight years in the position has taught him that the environment, health and safety is all about people. - People, 29 August 2019