Motiva is Finland’s state-owned sustainable development company, based in Helsinki. It works as an expert organisation that provides public authorities, companies, municipalities and consumers with information, tools and services to support resource-efficient and environmentally sound choices. According to its own description, Motiva focuses on practical solutions rather than policy advocacy: energy efficiency, material efficiency, circular economy, sustainable procurement, mobility, and consumer guidance are central parts of its work.
The company operates mainly in Finland, but its themes and methods are relevant beyond national borders. It helps public-sector actors improve sustainability management and supports businesses with energy-efficiency measures, audits and advisory services. Motiva also works with networks and ecosystems, acting as a facilitator between different stakeholders in the energy and sustainability field. Its subsidiary, Motiva Services Oy, serves municipalities, regions, companies and other organisations.
Among its visible lighthouse activities are its guidance services on energy-efficient homes, energy use in companies, circular economy in municipalities and regions, and technical communication on building systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The organisation also runs information content, web courses and events, including webinars on energy efficiency law, public procurement and renewable energy in municipalities. These activities show a strong operational focus on implementation and knowledge transfer.
Motiva presents itself as a long-term public actor in Finland’s transition to lower resource use and more sustainable consumption. Its role is to translate energy and sustainability targets into practical action for households, businesses and the public sector.