The Next Government’s Policy Directions Are Being Shaped Now

The sustainability transition requires that evidence-based knowledge and workable solutions are included already at the preparatory stage, when problems are defined and the means to address them are chosen. But what if sustainability work were not about adapting to regulation — but about influencing it?

The best time to start influencing was yesterday, the second best is now

Right now, texts and policy lines are being written that will guide Finland’s politics all the way to 2031. Political parties are drafting their election platforms, and ministries are preparing civil servant briefings that will be used as background material for the next government programme. If your organisation wants to move an issue forward in the years 2027–2031, the right moment to influence is now.

What is the Green Transition Consumer Protection Directive about?

The EU’s Green Transition Consumer Protection Directive, which will enter into force in 2026, sets limits on how companies can communicate about their sustainability. At Kaskas, we see this development as an opportunity: when communication is based on facts and clarity, it also becomes more impactful.