About Hinku netwotk
In the Hinku network, there are already nearly 100 Hinku municipalities and five Hinku regions that aare committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2007 levels by 2030. Emissions are calculated according to the Hinku calculation rules (including emission compensations). A large group of Hinku companies and experts are also involved as partners.
Businesses, residents, municipalities and experts in cooperation
The municipal authorities work together with business representatives, local residents, research institutes and experts to devise and tailor new cost-effective solutions to reduce emissions, especially in the contexts of transportation, housing and energy. The network facilitates knowledge exchange especially regarding good practices in climate change mitigation, supports the municipalities in their climate action and creates demand for climate friendly products and services. Information about new tools and ideas are publicised in Finland and internationally.
New municipalities and regions as well as companies working in the field are welcome to join the network. Membership requires fulfilling the Hinku criteria.
Hinku network offers to its members:
- Support for municipalities’ climate work
- Sharing of best practices
- Support for planning of separate climate projects
- Emission calculation services and tools
- Communication cooperation and networking opportunities
- Support for preparing projects
- Visibility for partner companies’ products and services
