Sustainability is a key part of our work. We have built a strong foundation for our role as a pioneer in ending homelessness, both in Finland and internationally. Human rights are at the core of our operations and values, emphasizing everyone’s right to a home and a life of dignity.
Y-Säätiö will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. Over the decades, we have built a strong foundation for our role as a leader in tackling homelessness in Finland — a model that has inspired international efforts to end homelessness.
Human rights are at the heart of everything we do, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to a home and a dignified life. Today, Y-Säätiö owns more than 19,000 affordable rental homes across Finland.
Y-Säätiö reports annually on its sustainability performance. Reporting for 2023 has been done in accordance with the GRI standard.
In line with our strategy, we have chosenthree main objectives, which will guideour corporate sustainability work.
We work to reduce social inequalities and improve the well-being of our tenants.
We will minimize our environmental impact by actively moving towards carbon neutrality.
Finland is a global pioneer in ending homelessness through the Housing First approach.
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.