An eco-system driven collaboration to boost the green transition
Valmet has completed its most significant research and development program, Beyond Circularity, which ran for four years as part of Business Finland’s Veturi initiative. Launched in 2022, the program involved more than 370 partners and focused on advancing sustainability and supporting customer industries in achieving carbon neutrality and a green transition
The program’s innovation was guided by seven streams, shaping its impact across bio-refining, resource efficiency, recycling, automation, and disruptive business models.
Olli Hänninen, executive vice president, strategy and transformation at Valmet, said, “The results of Beyond Circularity strengthen Valmet’s position as a technology leader in the green transition. We are proud of the progress made, and we continue developing solutions that help our customers achieve carbon neutrality, in line with our strategy and purpose. We are transforming industries towards a regenerative tomorrow.”
Viivi Villa-Nuottajärvi, vice president, strategic R&D at Valmet, said, “More than 400 Valmet employees have contributed to the program, and we’ve learned how to work in an ecosystem-driven way. With over 370 ecosystem partners and 47 joint projects funded, this has been one of Valmet’s largest collaborative efforts. What makes me especially proud is how we have genuinely worked together across different business areas within Valmet, driving a cultural change towards even more effective collaboration.”
Virpi Puhakka, director, ecosystems at Valmet, said, “Beyond Circularity has not only accelerated our own sustainability journey but also created a foundation for long-term collaboration and innovation across the entire industry. The program’s impact will be seen in new solutions, partnerships, and a strengthened ecosystem that supports the green transition well into the future.”
Several ecosystems established during the program will continue their work beyond the program’s conclusion, ensuring that collaboration and innovation in a circular economy and green transition remain active in the coming years.
