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First space sustainable and technology demonstration satellite launched by Aurora Propulsion Technologies

Aurora Propulsion Technologies launched The Flying Object, the startup's first space sustainable and technology demonstration satellite.

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Infinited Fiber starts a 3-year, €100 million partnership with Inditex

Infinited Fiber starts a 3-year partnership with Inditex, the parent company of ZARA. In a deal worth €100 million, Inditex commits to buying 30% of Infinited Fiber’s annual future production Infinna™.

Circular economy

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Neste and Coldplay partner up to cut carbon emissions caused by touring

Coldplay starts a partnership with Espoo-based energy company Neste to cut Music Of The Spheres World Tour CO2 emissions by 50%. Neste is the leading sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel producer and supplier.

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Espoon selected for the EC's mission of 100 carbon neutral and smart cities by 2030

Espoon is selected for the European Commission's mission of "100 carbon neutral and smart cities by 2030". Espoo's ability to create groundbreaking innovations was a key reason for the selection.

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Public transport meets cycling, walking and city boats — the future of mobility in Espoo

Two fundamental developments are shaping the future of transport and mobility in Espoo. Espoo is making extensive investments in rail transport and walking and cycling. In addition, shared electric scooters, city bikes, cars and boats will be in more frequent use.

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Espoo is 6th among European cities that applied for most patents in 2021

Espoo is 6th among European cities that applied for most patents in 2021. From Espoo-based companies, Nokia made the global top 50.

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Microsoft's Espoo data centre will provide zero-emission district heating for 250,000 residents

Microsoft and Fortum have announced a partnership in which waste heat from Microsoft's planned Espoo data centre will be converted into district heating. This is the biggest ICT investment ever in Finland.

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Food program pilot in Espoo emphasises daily well-being for families

The collaboration of Venner, a food education startup, and the City of Espoo's Family and Social Services branch promotes nutrition and improves the management of family finances.

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Finland is the world's happiest country for the fifth time in a row — World Happiness Report 2022

World Happiness Report 2022 ranks Finland as the world’s happiest country for the fifth time in a row. The Ukraine war and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have grimly shown how precious happiness is.

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Espoo's Kera district safeguards and improves urban biodiversity

Espoo's Kera district aims to be an example of a low-emissions urban area of circular economy and digital solutions. Biodiversity plays an essential role in Kera and Espoo's efforts to act against climate change.

Built environment

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How Espoo uses co-creation to become carbon-neutral by 2030 — new model to support sustainability and smart urban areas

Espoo is developing a new co-creation model to support the building of sustainable and smart urban areas. The model focuses on energy, mobility, and land use development — critical themes in the city’s goal to become carbon-neutral by 2030.

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Espoo is the 7th most promising investment destination among small cities in Europe

Financial Times ranks Espoo as the 7th most promising investment destination among small European cities in fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2022/23 ranking.

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