Finavia's Helsinki Airport operations reach net-zero carbon emissions – Neste MY Renewable Diesel a key solution

Neste Corporation, Press release, 9 June 2025 at 3 p.m. (EET)



Photo: A maintenance vehicle using Neste MY Renewable Diesel at Finavia's Helsinki Airport. Source: Finavia

Airport company Finavia's Helsinki Airport has achieved net-zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program’s net-zero certification. Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, powering the machinery and emergency power generators at the Helsinki Airport since 2024, has played a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Finavia aims to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of all its airports to net zero by the end of 2025.

“Finavia's operations at its 20 airports have been carbon neutral since 2019. Reaching net-zero targets at Helsinki Airport is the result of long-term and systematic work. The requirements for reaching net-zero level under the ACA program include that carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by at least 90 percent, residual emissions are neutralized, and that an external party verifies the emissions data and operations. Helsinki Airport is the fifth Finavia airport to receive the net-zero certificate. In 2023, four Lapland airports received the certificate. The use of Neste's renewable diesel has been central to reducing our emissions,” says Henri Hansson, Finavia's Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Technology & Safety.

With Neste MY Renewable Diesel, produced for the Finnish market from 100% waste and residues, Finavia has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from its machinery and emergency power generators at the Helsinki Airport by 90%* on average when emissions over the fuel's life cycle are compared with fossil diesel.

At Finavia's airports, machinery accounts for 80% of the company’s fuel use. This includes, for example, high-powered sweepers and snowplows used to clear runways and for the maintenance of the airport's apron. They represent a heavy machinery segment in which electrification is very difficult due to high power requirements. Neste's renewable diesel can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in existing fleet and machinery without additional investments in or modifications to existing equipment.

“Finavia has been a forerunner among airports, systematically reducing emissions from its operations. I hope that the use of renewable diesel and the impressive results achieved through our long-term collaboration will serve as an encouraging example widely and across industries,” says Joni Pihlström, Vice President, B2B Sales, Marketing & Services from Neste.

In accordance with Finavia's climate program and in addition to the Lapland and Helsinki airports, the use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel will be extended to all other Finavia airports during 2025.

*) The GHG emission reduction varies depending on the region-specific legislation that provides the methodology for the calculations (e.g. EU RED III 2018/2001/EU (revised RED EU/2018/2001) for Europe and US California LCFS for the US), and the raw material mix used to manufacture the product for each market. 

Neste Corporation

Hanna Maula
Senior Vice President, Communications, Marketing, Sustainability and Public Affairs

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Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027. 

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com 

Finavia in brief

The airport company Finavia manages and develops 20 airports in Finland. Smooth and high-quality services for airlines and passengers are at the heart of our business. We develop connectivity and good flight connections. We are committed to acting responsibly to promote sustainable air travel. In 2024, Finavia Group’s turnover amounted to EUR 396.5 million and it had 2,687 employees.