Contributors

The network is coordinated by the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke). The ACE team of the Finnish Environment Institutes has researchers and experts in reducing and affecting climate change, communications, and project management. Syke experts are responsible for the coordination of the project, tasks involving emissions, and policy action to be taken by small and medium-sized industry, as well as communications.

Organizations and persons responsible for other work packages:

• Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
  • Research Professor Kristiina Lång: developing the paludiculture value chain 
  • Senior Scientist Markus Nurmi: developing the value chain of plant proteins 
  • Principal Scientist Saija Rasi: Promoting the production, distribution, and use of biomethane 
• The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom: Chief Adviser Aki Tilli: Reducing emissions from heavy vehicle transport by developing distribution infrastructure and the service ecosystem
• University of Eastern Finland: Professor of Forest Ecology (specialised in digitalisation of forestry and logistics) Kalle Kärhä: reducing emissions from heavy vehicle transport and machinery in the forest and food industries 
• Ministry of the Environment: Senor Specialist Miia Berger: Climate funding and investments  

Other funder project partners and their representatives: 

• Ahola Transport, Project Coordinator Martin Nybacka,
• ELY Centre Climate Networks, Senior Specialist Soili Ingelin
• Kajaanin Romu Oy, Production Director Niko Nyyssönen
• Kiteen Mato ja Multa Oy, shareholder Aimo Turunen
• Linkosuon Leipomo Oy, Bakery Director Jarmo Talasrinne and Production Director Tony Tolonen
• LUT University, Professor of Energy Efficiency Jero Ahola
• Metsä Group, Development Manager Janne Soimasuo
• Metsähallitus Forestry Ltd., Development Manager Jouni Karjalainen
• Metsäteho Oy, Research Directorr Jukka Malinen
• Plugit Finland Team Leader Joona Töyräs
• Pohjaset Oy, Business Development Director Kari Poikela
• Stora Enso, Quality Manager Niko Hannula
• Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation, Head of Environmental Projects Harri Lammi
• Toijala Works Oy, engineering manager Riku Lehtinen
• Tuoretie Oy, CEO Kari Annola
• UPM-Kymmene Oyj, R&D Director Janne Uuttera
• WWF Finland, Advisor, Funding & Projects Katja Lähdesmäki-Josefsson 

The project also has associated partners. The associated partners of the project do not get EU funding, but they do have an important role in the collaborative network promoting emission reduction measures.