For cleaner wellbeing

Careful planning of gas network use and preventative maintenance play a major role in Gasum's efforts to look after the environment. Our environmental management system adheres to the ISO14001 standard and our integrated management system has been certified by DNV Certification Oy. Gasum is committed to sustainable development in environmental issues and is a signatory to the Chemical Industry of Finland's Responsible Care Initiative. We also promote energy efficiency in compliance with the industrial energy efficiency agreement.

Gasum’s own greenhouse gas emissions are less than one percent of total greenhouse gas emissions over the whole natural gas chain. Almost 90 percent of the emissions are released when natural gas is combusted in energy production and industrial plants and traffic use. Over 10 percent of emissions come from the natural gas production and transmission operations in Russia. Most of the Gasum’s own methane emissions occur when natural gas is released into the atmosphere when a section of pipeline is emptied during renovation works.

Safety as the foundation of our activity

We maintain and actively develop our own safety management system. The system is regularly inspected during internal and external audits. All Gasum Group companies received the OHSAS 18001 certificate from DNV Certification Oy in 2009.

To maintain and further improve safety, Gasum participates in many national and international working groups and organisations. Several Gasum employees are members of committees and working groups of organisations such as the International Gas Union (IGU), European Gas Research Group (GERG) and European Pipeline Research Group (EPRG). We also follow the drafting and entry into force of legislation through our representation in working groups and committees.

Gasum's research and development

Gasum's R&D activity supports the Group's strategy to become Finland's leading supplier of bio-based gases.

Gasum is a member of the Finnish Gas Association. As an employer Gasum is a member of the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and also a member of its Board of Directors. Gasum is also a cooperation member of Finnish Energy Industries (ET). We are also represented in the Energy Forum of Finland and the Energy Committee of the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK).

Gasum is a shareholder of CLEEN Ltd. - the Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation in the Energy and Environment sector. CLEEN Ltd. is a public-private partnership whose mission is to initiate and realise wide and international co-operation between various companies and research institutes. Gasum is involved in several CLEEN Research Programmes such as FCEP (Future Combustion Engine Power Plant) and MMEA (Measurement, Monitoring and Environmental Assessment) Programmes.

Gasum supports research and development in the gas sector through its Natural Gas Fund. The Fund was established in 2004 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the introduction of natural gas in Finland and the 10th anniversary of Gasum. 

Gasum involved in research organisations 

Creating a strong image through solid competence.Our human resources policy is part of our business strategy. Our aim is to be an attractive employer to both our current personnel and to new ones. We take good care of our personnel; satisfied and motivated employees are a particularly important resource for us. Service-mindedness and flexibility are qualities of every Gasum employee. These ensure the efficiency of our activities and are an essential element of the corporate image we seek to maintain.

Our aim is to have long-term permanent employment relationships. To achieve this we promote job rotation and boost competence development through the provision of diverse training.

We are also implementing an equality plan that is based on the Group policy and to which our management is committed.

Ethical principles

The ethical principles followed by Gasum Oy and its subsidiaries support the Group's business activity and success by forming a shared foundation for our values and operations.

The Gasum Group is committed to full compliance with legislation and regulations both within the Group and in relation to customers, public authorities and other stakeholders.

Gasum Oy is the only natural gas importer in Finland. It owns and administers the natural gas transmission network that it uses to supply natural gas to large and wholesale customers. Gasum has a dominant position in the Finnish natural gas market as specified in the decision of the Finnish Competition Authority of 9 November 1992. Gasum's activities are also governed by a special act, the Natural Gas Market Act (508/2000, as amended).