Finland

Almost all Finnish firms (99%) have taken action to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, which is higher than the EU average (91%), according to the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Investment Survey country results released today. The survey for Finland also shows that 49% of Finnish firms see the transition to stricter climate standards and regulations as an opportunity, compared to 27% on average in the EU.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group’s financing in Finland more than doubled to €2.3 billion in 2024, with the bulk of funds aimed at accelerating the green transition and business innovation in the country. The EIB Group’s pledges last year represent a 132% increase from €992 million in 2023.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €100 million for the development in Finland of the Laakso hospital complex in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The loan to the Laakso Joint Hospital project marks the initial installment of up to €480 million in EIB financing that has been approved for the project.