Sustainable and Responsible Jamk

We are making the world more sustainable. We do this together with students, staff and our partners.

News

Gold! – The "Recycling of Plastics from Farms" Project Named Best in Europe

The "Recycling of Plastics from Farms" project has won gold in the Environmental Protection category at the international Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards 2024. The final was held in Brussels, where the best rural projects in Europe were recognized.

News

Agritech and sustainable food chain startups and industry leaders gather again for AgriVenture event

AgriVenture event gathers startups, SME’s, scaleups, corporations, investors, business angels, developers, researchers, and primary producers to speed the uptake of sustainable technologies in agri-food systems to the Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi.

News

International students developed sustainable agriculture solutions in Saarijärvi

A group of international higher education students delved into smart bioeconomy issues at the end of May in Jamk University of Applied Sciences’ Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, Central Finland.

Latest articles at Jamk Arena

Uzbekistan’s university staff getting inspired about bioeconomy innovationsOpens in new window

Jamk's Roadmap for a Sustainable Future

Jamk University of Applied Sciences' roadmap for a sustainable future focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and, on the other hand, increasing the positive handprint. The roadmap provides guidelines for how sustainable development and responsibility are implemented in education, RDI activities, management and personnel competence.

The carbon footprint is calculated annually at Jamk. Along with the monitoring, measures to reduce the carbon footprint and nature-positive measures will also be agreed upon. The reduction of the carbon footprint can be seen in concrete measures, such as extensive waste sorting on campuses, or consumer-specific measurement of waste food during meals in our campus restaurants.

Sustainable development is already part of all Jamk bachelor's degrees. By 2024, sustainable development will be part of all Jamk's degree education and ultimately included in all education. We also develop our personnel's sustainability and responsibility skills.

We steer RDI activities and focus especially on sustainability challenges. We monitor the number of sustainability-related projects annually. At the same time, we aim to strengthen the impact of RDI activities.

The roadmap has been drawn up together with students and staff. The implementation promotes Jamk's existing commitments and takes into account the proposals of the student union JAMKO.

The roadmap is based on the joint Sustainable, Responsible and Carbon-neutral University of Applied Sciences -programme of Arena and universities of applied sciences.

Sustainable and Responsible Jamk roadmap

Jamk as an educational institution

We educate experts who promote sustainable development and responsibility in working life and society.

Project Studies

We implement the vision of a next-generation higher education institution in practice by bringing students into multidisciplinary cooperation in projects that meet the needs of working life.

Future Factory studies work with real working life challenges. At the same time, students' competence, companies, regional development and competitiveness will be strengthened. The InnoFlash and Working Life Project courses solve up to 140 development challenges every year!

Sustainable development projects

Kestävä keskisuomalainen maatila / Sustainable farm in Central Finland

Implementation time: 1.5.2024 - 31.5.2026

Unit: School of Technology

Financing program: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) 2023-2027

Resilience of Modern Value Chains in a Sustainable Energy System

Implementation time: 1.9.2023 - 30.6.2026

Unit: School of Technology

Financing program: Just Transition Fund (JTF)

Recycling of Plastics from Farms

Implementation time: 1.9.2022 - 29.2.2024

Unit: School of Technology

Financing program: Rural Development Programme for Mainland Finland

Jamk as a Partner - Solutions to Sustainability Challenges

Customer story

Easy and Effective – Elomatic's Experience in Training Collaboration with Jamk

Elomatic's 10 experts delved into the circular economy, from a strategic level to practical implementation, in the jointly executed Bio- and Circular Economy Program by Elomatic and Jamk University of Applied Sciences.

Sustainable Development and Responsibility in our Theses

Jamk University of Applied Sciences' Bachelor's and Master's theses concerning sustainable development and responsibility.

Destination Antalya. Motivations and preferences of Finnish travelers.Opens in new window

Optimization and Integration of Circular Economy Principles in Housing Construction Project in Lagos, NigeriaOpens in new window

Investigating sustainable procurement practices in Manufacturing industry in the NordicsOpens in new window

Sustainability in Freight Transportation: A Comparative Study of Train and Truck Movement in France and FinlandOpens in new window

The Impact of Sustainability Reporting on Corporate Performance in the UK and FinlandOpens in new window

Analysing the Impact of Sustainable Management Practices on the Operational Efficiency of Finnish Metal Manufacturing CompaniesOpens in new window

Potentials of Coastal tourism and Hospitality in Lagos state, Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects.Opens in new window

Integrating Environmental, Social and Governance Factors into Strategic Management: A Comparative Case Study of Unilever and Neste.Opens in new window

Title: slow tourism as a digital detox for Vietnamese generation Z, a case study of northern region of VietnamOpens in new window

Economic, Environmental and Social Impact of 2024 Paris Olympic Games Infrastructure DevelopmentOpens in new window

Sustainable transition and skilled employees - Opportunities and challenges for Finnish vocational education know how: case VietnamOpens in new window

Perceptions of generation Z on sustainability in e-commerce : qualitative research of the possibilities of green social media marketingOpens in new window

Evolution of Innovation in Business Aviation: Charting a Course for Sustainable GrowthOpens in new window

Application of intelligent logistics technology in e-commerce warehousing: solutions for sustainability and efficiency IssuesOpens in new window

Impact of Liberalisation on Environmental, Social and Economic Value Dimensions of Selected Airline Companies and their Coping Strategies : An Archival Research Based on Qualitative Secondary Data in Form of Relevant Publications and Other SourcesOpens in new window

Innovation as a Pillar of Sustainable Economy in the Automotive IndustryOpens in new window

Enhancing Sustainable Development - Case study of service provider, Tavinsulka LtdOpens in new window

The Impact of Adidas Sustainable Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility on Brand image and Responsible Sustainable Consumer BehaviorOpens in new window

Sustainability from project logistics perspectiveOpens in new window

Encouraging Employee Participation in Environmental Sustainability Practices in Luxury Hotel CompanyOpens in new window

The role of local business in ecotourism in Central FinlandOpens in new window

Risk Management for Sustainability Related Risks in Supply ChainOpens in new window

Case study Helsinki Ski Weeks - Bringing cross-country skiing to the people; From case study to concept: A sustainable competition and physical activity concept for cross-country skiingOpens in new window

Reinforcement of Sustainability in Sports Events through Sustainability of Sports Event FacilitiesOpens in new window

Sustainable Tourism Development in Bangladesh (A case study of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh)Opens in new window

Investigating how the Tourism Industry has taken the sustainable and green measures: a case study of Finland.Opens in new window

Ecotourism: Why is Ecotourism important for travelers?Opens in new window

The Potential of Sustainability within Luxury Fashion. Investigating the Sustainability Impact on Consumers’ Purchasing Intention and Behavior within Luxury Fashion.Opens in new window

Enhancing the Visibility of Environmental Sustainability: Case Apex City Hotel in BathOpens in new window

The impact of sustainability on buyer decision making. Case: hotel industry in VietnamOpens in new window

Marketing of Sustainable Investing in Finnish Banking GroupsOpens in new window

Increasing environmental sustainability in the clothing and textile industry by using circular economy business modelsOpens in new window

Enabling sustainable development through project management: Identifying obstacles, opportunities, and best practices.Opens in new window

Developing a Used Car Importing Business Model: process and sustainabilityOpens in new window

Green agriculture warehouse analysis in Yancheng, ChinaOpens in new window

Toward a Sustainable Business Model: ecosystem approach to innovation from the Finland Batteries/EV sectorOpens in new window

Green Hydrogen in Heavy-Duty Vehicles Case: future of Finnish heavy-duty transportationOpens in new window

CSR and Business Sustainability in the Finnish Textile Industry: A Path to a Sustainable FutureOpens in new window

Apparel and Textile recycling practices in Central FinlandOpens in new window

Environmental Sustainability and Tourism Students’ Future EmploymentOpens in new window

Sustainability issues in events: Recycling in festival environmentOpens in new window

Emerging sustainable materials in the health care industry: Possibilities and challenges of replacing single-use plasticsOpens in new window

Customers' Perception of Corporate Social Responsibility in Finnish Tourism IndustryOpens in new window

Implementation Strategy of Vietnamese Enterprises in Corporate Social ResponsibilityOpens in new window

Sustainability certificates in higher educationOpens in new window

The Business Potential of Sustainable Development in the Fashion IndustryOpens in new window

Consumer Interest in Adopting Access-Based Product-Service Systems in Sport RetailOpens in new window

Sustainable Behaviour of Airlines Passengers in a context of TourismOpens in new window

Factors affecting Z generations green purchasing decisionOpens in new window

Ecotourism in the municipality of Cameli in Finnish and Scandinavian tourist viewOpens in new window

Towards Soft Social Sustainability in a Hybrid Organisational Culture : case: Aava & BangOpens in new window

Comparison of Solar Panel System between Finland and GermanyOpens in new window

The impact of sustainability on performance of Finnish and Swedish crowd-shipping companiesOpens in new window

Sustainability for road transportation/delivery services in a developing cityOpens in new window

Blockchain-enabled Sustainability in the Energy Sector: Exploring the environmental potential of technological advancementsOpens in new window

Norway’s response to the issue of climate changeOpens in new window

All theses and publications (theseus.fi)

Jamk's sustainability and responsibility work is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030) and the programme of universities of applied sciences. The work is coordinated by the Sustainable Development (KeKe) working group.

Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030 ›

We Do as We Teach

Sustainable Procurement at Jamk

Sustainable procurement refers to socially, economically and environmentally responsible procurement. Through successful and innovative acquisitions, the organisation can make long-term value choices, increase the vitality of the regional economy and companies, increase well-being and combat climate change.

This is what we are already doing

We always check suppliers for reports in accordance with the Contractor's Obligations and Liability Act
We follow the principles of the law in all procurements: impartiality, non-discrimination, transparency and proportionality
Where possible, we put out to tender procurements below the threshold value, thereby guaranteeing all suppliers the opportunity to offer
We use the employment clause in the contract when possible and reasonable
We take life cycle thinking into account: e.g. We include in the contract matters concerning the recycling of products at the end of their life cycle.
We are already considering, in the context of market dialogue with suppliers, the possibilities of reducing the amount of money in question. the environmental load of a service or product
Contracts have a responsible person who follows the contract. In this way, we do not buy unnecessary things and pay for what we need, and the operations also develop during the contract period.

These are our plans

The opportunity to utilise used equipment more and more in our operations
We will implement the Code of Conduct appendix in our procurements.

We Monitor Our Carbon Footprint

We utilise Arene's common carbon footprint calculation model.

Certificates

Principles of Responsible Management (PRME) initiative: involved since 2011. PRME is a UN-supported initiative established as a platform to raise sustainability issues in business schools. Through the six principles, PRME engages these higher education institutions to provide future business actors with the skills needed to balance the economy and the Sustainable Development Goals, while paying attention to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and acting in line with the UN 2030 Agenda.