Fresh report identifies environmental impacts of lifecycle of natural gas imported into Finland
Gasum commissioned international consulting company Pöyry to study the lifecycle environmental impacts of the natural gas supplied from Russia to Finland as well as a calculation of lifecycle air emissions. The environmental impacts studied included climate warming, soil and vegetation impacts, the use of natural resources as well as the impacts of waste management and wastewater treatment.Greenhouse gas emissions are the most significant environmental impact in the natural gas lifecycle, i.e. production, transmission and use, with use of natural gas accounting for 80% of the greenhouse gas
Steps forward in responsibility were taken by Gasum in 2017 by investing in and expanding the gas market with its cooperation partners in the Nordic countries. Renewal is a key element of the Gasum strategy. Gasum entered into new partnerships in the fields of circular economy and maritime transport. Preparations for the opening up of the Finnish natural gas wholesale and retail markets were launched. There was a focus during the year on good management and leadership, employee wellbeing, and safety and security. For the first time, the Gasum Corporate Responsibility Report covers all