University of Helsinki’s biodiversity impact assessed for the first time liinaraj@helsinki.fi Fri, 11/09/2026 - 11:55 For the first time, the University of Helsinki has assessed the harm its operations cause to biodiversity, arising mainly from district heating, air travel, laboratory chemicals, and equipment and machinery. The findings will help guide the future development of University operations. The University of Helsinki has been calculating its carbon footprint since 2019.