The Sustainable Lahti foundation

Lahti Sustainable Foundation promotes sustainable urban development and implements the legacy of the Lahti European Green Capital Year 2021 in Lahti and the Päijät-Häme region.

Members of the Board:

Jyrki Myllyvirta, Chairperson
Former Mayor of Lahti

José Valanta, Vice Chairperson
Director of Customer Relations, the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities

Milla Bruneau
The Vice Chair of the Lahti City Board

Jussi Eerikäinen
Managing Director at Häme Chamber of Commerce

Rinna Ikola-Norrbacka
Mayor, Municipality of Asikkala

Pekka Komu
City Board member, City of Lahti

Niina Pautola-Mol
Region Mayor at Regional Council of Päijät-Häme, City of Lahti

Mika Sulkinoja
Leading Specialist, Sitra, Finnish Innovation Fund

Ismo Tiainen
Director General / Department of Administration and International Affairs · Ministry of the Environment

The three deputy members of the Board are:

Annariina Keto
Project coordinator, the Municipality of Hollola

Jari Parkkonen
Mayor, City of Heinola

Päivi Suikkanen
Acting Mayor City of Orimattila

Henna Eskonsipo-Bradshaw
Managing Director and the secretary of the board