Homes that stand the test of time
We reduce our environmental load by taking good care of SATO homes and home buildings. We construct new rental homes and renovate older ones homes in line with lifecycle principles.
We are committed to constructing energy-efficient buildings and therefore look into potentially using geothermal heat for all of our new buildings and renovation projects. We make significant annual investments in geothermal heating and solar power systems for our existing residential buildings, in order to increase the amount of locally produced, zero-emission energy.
When selecting construction materials for indoor areas, we seek to minimise their environmental impacts. We also promote the circular economy by cutting the volume of waste from construction through sorting and delivering all suitable materials for recovery.
Support for your everyday choices
Around 20,000 SATO homes have been fitted with a temperature and humidity sensor that collects data on indoor temperature and humidity. These sensors help us to make SATO homes more comfortable and ensure their indoor temperature is healthy and energy efficient.
We want to make sustainable everyday choices easy for SATO home residents. We have installed apartment-specific water meters that enable our residents to monitor their water consumption in real time through the OmaSATO service. We also provide support and guidance in issues such as waste sorting and make it easier to recycle items no longer needed by providing recycling containers outside our home buildings. In addition, we organise pilot projects and campaigns that involve us sharing tips and encouraging our customers for actions such as reducing their own energy and water consumption.
The wellbeing of residents and neighbourhoods is important for us, and that is why we are also determined to continuously develop communality and good neighbourly relations in SATO home buildings.
Our sustainability work is guided by the SATO Strategy and Sustainability Programme.