Sustainability

Y-Säätiö will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. We have laid the groundwork for our leading position in solving homelessness in Finland, which serves as a role model for eliminating homelessness.

Human rights are central to our operations and values, highlighting everyone’s right to a home and a dignified life. Today, Y-Säätiö owns over 19,000 affordable rental apartments across Finland.

Sustainability report

Y-Säätiö reports annually on its sustainability performance.
Reporting for 2023 has been done in accordance with the GRI standard.

Sustainability Report 2023

In line with our strategy, we have chosen
three main objectives, which will guide
our corporate sustainability work.

Economically and socially prosperous residents


We reduce the number of people-to-people
inequalities and increase
the well-being of our tenants.

Ympäristöystävällistä sähköä

A fair transition towards carbon neutral living


We will reduce our activities
environmental impact by
moving towards carbon neutrality.

Eradicating homelessness in Finland


We are a model country for ending homelessness through the Housing First approach.

Goals of the Sustainability Program for the Strategic Period

Learn more about our sustainability programme

We achieve our strategic goals through key projects. We will work on these projects throughout the entire strategy period, updating and refining them as the strategy progresses. Our success is ensured by our skilled staff, stable financial base, and effective digital tools.