Greenreality Lappeenranta

Greenreality is the trademark of the city of Lappeenranta, which aims to be a model city, carbon neutral by 2030, and to create well-being and a sustainable future for the benefit of businesses and residents by leading in renewable energy and green technology. Lappeenranta was, for example, the world’s first city to start using only EKOenergy-certified renewable electricity with zero emissions. To involve citizens and businesses in its quest, the city has, for example, implemented school pledges and a Greenreality network for energy and environmental sector companies and inspired citizens with ideas on how to live a sustainable everyday life on their website. The city has won several European and International titles for its sustainability work; for example, the European Green Leaf Award in 2021.