Sustainability

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’s cornerstones of sustainability 2023.

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 empowered residents


We work to reduce social inequalities and improve the well-being of our tenants.

Ympäristöystävällistä sähköä

A fair transition towards carbon neutral living


We will minimize our environmental impact by actively moving towards carbon neutrality.

Ending homelessness in Finland


Finland is a global pioneer in 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.