Our strategy

Solutions for sustainability

We create solutions for sustainability by combining our strengths. Finding solutions for sustainability is one of the three cross-cutting approaches in our living strategy.
Solutions for sustainability illustration inspired by art piece called Hidaka Ohmu by Julia Lohmann, illustration by Anna Muchenikova

We integrate solutions for sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurial mindset into everything that we do.

The global sustainability crisis is one of the major trends shaping us. Our focus of development is to create solutions for sustainability by combining our strengths. 

The other cross-cutting approaches are

Radical creativity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sustainability at Aalto University

Find out more about Sustainable Solutions at Aalto University.

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Sustainability

Aalto University's purpose is to shape a sustainable future. At Aalto, we create solutions that enable well-being within the planetary boundaries.

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