Energy efficiency in industries
Using energy efficiently and appropriately is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve cost efficiency and act responsibly. Efficiency measures often pay for themselves quickly, strengthen a company’s competitive position in the long term, and reduce the environmental impact of its operations.
Tangible benefits for business
- Improve your bottom line. Energy efficiency increases cost-effectiveness. When energy efficiency is improved, energy and production costs are reduced per unit of service or product delivered. Energy use is directly reflected in a company’s financial performance.
- Manage your risks. Effective energy management is an important part of a company’s overall risk management and resilience. Efficient and flexible energy use helps reduce risks related to, for example, fluctuations in energy prices.
- Reduce your climate impact. Improving energy efficiency and adopting smart and efficient energy use reduces corporate climate impact and supports sustainability objectives.
- Strengthen your reputation and competitive advantage. When energy use is managed systematically and communicated transparently and credibly, responsible energy practices strengthen a company’s public image among customers and other key stakeholders and enhance its competitive advantage.
Adopting Energy Efficiency in Everyday Business
Join the National team for Energy Efficiency
The voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreements guide Finnish industry, the energy and service sectors, the real estate sector, and the public sector toward more efficient energy use during the period 2026–2035. Finland is aiming for more efficient energy use with a large and strong team.
Continuous Improvement of Energy Efficiency
An energy management system integrates energy efficiency naturally into everyday operations and decision-making. The management system brings clear goals and a systematic approach, guiding continuous improvement in energy efficiency.
An Energy Audit Identifies the Current State and Cost-Effective Measures
An energy audit carried out in accordance with Motiva’s model provides an impartial, comprehensive, and reliable assessment of a building’s or production facility’s energy and water use, as well as opportunities to improve efficiency.
Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency in Companies
In addition to energy savings, smart energy use delivers multiple benefits. These may include improved production efficiency or consistency, as well as enhanced occupational safety and better working conditions.