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Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland program promotes sustainable travel and strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, with multiple destinations already receiving the label.
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- Visit Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland programme helps travel professionals make more sustainable choices when creating travel itineraries to Finland.
- Finland is highly committed to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has been ranked number one in an international comparison of sustainable development.
- Visit Finland's vision is to be the world's leading sustainable travel destination and the first choice for mindful travellers.
- Visit Finland, alongside 60 Finnish tourism organizations, has signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and aims to be carbon neutral by 2035.
- The Sustainable Travel Finland programme helps tourism companies and destinations in Finland adapt sustainable practices and awards them with the Sustainable Travel Finland label.
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Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland program supports sustainable travel and aims to be carbon neutral by 2035. Several destinations have received the Sustainable Travel Finland label.
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Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland program (STF) aids in the development of sustainable travel itineraries. The country is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is recognized for its sustainable development efforts. The Finnish travel industry aims to be carbon neutral by 2035 and has committed to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. Visit Finland's STF program assists tourism companies and destinations in implementing sustainable practices and awards the Sustainable Travel Finland label. Several destinations, including Savonlinna, Puumala, and Tahko, have already received the label. Helsinki Airport was named Best European Airport for 2023. Viking Line has reduced vessel emissions by a third in 15 years. Lahti, the European Green Capital 2021, offers remote workplaces in nature.
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Visit Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland program (STF) supports the development of sustainable travel itineraries in Finland. The country is dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has been recognized as a leader in sustainable development. The Finnish travel industry aims to be carbon neutral by 2035 and has committed to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The STF program, created by Visit Finland, assists tourism companies and destinations in implementing sustainable practices. Those who complete the program receive the Sustainable Travel Finland label. The program includes seven steps, covering commitment, increasing knowledge, developing plans, responsible communication, certification and auditing, verification and measurability, and continuous improvement. Savonlinna, Puumala, and Tahko have already received the STF label for destinations. Helsinki Airport has been named the Best European Airport in its size category for 2023. Viking Line has reduced emissions from its vessels by a third over 15 years. Lahti, the European Green Capital 2021, offers remote workplaces in nature.
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Visit Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland program (STF) helps travel professionals create more sustainable travel itineraries in Finland. Finland is highly committed to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has been ranked number one in sustainable development. The Finnish travel industry is working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2035 and has signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The STF program, developed by Visit Finland, helps tourism companies and destinations in Finland adopt sustainable practices. Companies that complete the program are recognized with the Sustainable Travel Finland label. The program consists of seven steps, including commitment, increasing know-how, development plan, responsible communication, certification and auditing, verification and measurability, and continuous development. Savonlinna, Puumala, and Tahko have been awarded the STF label for destinations. Helsinki Airport has been named the Best European Airport of 2023 in its size category. Visit Finland has developed a national carbon footprint calculator to help companies understand their sustainability progress. Viking Line has reduced emissions from its vessels by a third in 15 years. Lahti, the European Green Capital 2021, offers remote workplaces in nature.