In this episode, Dave and John return from their travels to discuss Finland's ambitious climate goals with Helena Saren, head of the Zero Carbon Future Mission at Business Finland. Helena shares insights into Finland's strategies for reaching carbon neutrality by 2035 and carbon negativity by 2050, including innovation funding, industry collaboration, and systemic changes to drive a cleaner future. The conversation explores Finland's unique features, the challenges and successes of Finnish industries, and the crucial role of education and transparency in driving sustainable change. Join us for an in-depth look at how Finland is leading the way towards a zero carbon future and what the rest of the world can learn from their approach.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:28 Introducing Helena Saren and Zero Carbon Future Mission

02:01 Finland's Ambitious Climate Goals

02:47 Business Finland's Role in Climate Innovation

05:55 Industry Commitment to Carbon Neutrality

12:29 Challenges and Public Perception of Net Zero

19:19 Government and Financial Mechanisms for Clean Transition

24:30 Innovative Clean Tech Solutions in Finland

29:05 Nordic Collaboration and Climate Impact

36:25 Conclusion and Key Takeaways