Finland is highly committed to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has continuously been ranked number one in an international comparison of sustainable development. The comparison assesses countries’ progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, responsible for country’s tourism policy, has identified four priorities set to facilitate the sustainable growth and renewal of the tourism sector in Finland, with the first priority being supporting sustainable development. 

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Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) programme, developed by Visit Finland, helps travel professionals to make more sustainable choices when creating travel itineraries to Finland. The programme is designed for tourism companies and destinations in Finland to systematically adapt sustainable practices. Companies and destinations that undergo the entire programme are recognized with the Sustainable Travel Finland label. The label is a definitive symbol of commitment towards sustainable practices and principles.

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In this section, you will be able to view and filter the companies and destinations that have been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label by Visit Finland.

The idea of Sustainable Travel Finland programme is to provide companies and destinations with a complete toolkit to effectively adapt responsible practices; a sustainable tourism development path that is audited on a regular basis.

The programme is free of charge and welcomes the entire tourism industry in Finland. The educational programme, which aligns with global sustainable tourism standards such as GSTC (Global Sustainable Travel Council), has seven steps and include digital tools for each step to adopt sustainable practices.