Helsinki Horse Show Jumps Green

Strides Towards a Sustainable Future!

Helsinki International Horse Show is Finland’s largest annual indoor sporting event. The event’s aim is to become a global leader in sustainable equestrian events through its ambitious Jumps Green environmental program. This program serves as a means to achieve environmental goals and take actions while minimizing detrimental environmental impacts.

The journey towards sustainability started as early as 2017. During the 2022 event, a comprehensive assessment and measurement of the event’s carbon footprint and overall environmental effects were conducted for the first time. The calculation of the event’s carbon footprint considers extensive emissions stemming from various sources, including for example travelling and dining of staff, attendees, competitors, horses and partners.

Horse Show received the Ekokompassi certificate in 2019. The Ekokompassi environmental program helps us perform our environmental efforts and helps us navigate on our journey for continuous improvement.

Food offerings

We are actively reducing food waste in both public restaurants and Crew Catering kitchens during food preparation. We also kindly invite those dining at the buffets to pay special attention to avoiding waste.

The event restaurants features a wide range of vegetarian and vegan meals. Crew Catering will also offer a vegetarian option every day for the staff. In 2024, the VIP Lounge wil be serving mostly plant based food.

Did you know…

The environmental impact of beef is over 20 times greater than that of broad beans.

Recycling

We offer efficient waste recycling options to all participants in the event, including staff, exhibitors, and the general public. Recycling stations are conveniently located throughout the venue, and guidance on recycling is provided by the Horse Show’s Jumps Green team.

You can only find mixed waste and organic waste bins at the event. A new artificial intelligence-based technology replaces manual sorting of waste materials, making the process even more precise and efficient.

Special attention is given to procurement to minimize waste generation. Digital solutions replace printed materials, similar to the previous event. Also, starting lists and program guides will be available exclusively in digital format.

In the main foyer a water station is provided for refilling personal water bottles, and at food service points beverages are served into reusable cups.

From manure to soil improver

Helsinki Horse Show’s partner HorsEco handles the manure of the event. HorsEco is an ecological treatment plant for manure. Here the manure of Horse Show is further processed into soil improver.

Sustainable transportation

Helsinki International Horse Show is conveniently located along excellent public transport connections. Arriving to the event is most convenient by public transport, as there are no parking spots provided for visitors at Helsinki Ice Hall and parking space in nearby areas is very limited. However, Helsinki city buses and trams stop at a short walking distance from the main entarnce. Helsinki city bikes are also an easy and affordable way to travel to the event and they can be parked at designated spot very close to the main entrance. Longer distances can be traveled via train and those driving can try carpooling.

We strongly encourage the use of electric vehicles. For instance, the transportation vehicles within the stable area are electrically powered. Some of Shuttle’s transport routes are being replaced with bicycles for journeys between the hotel and the Ice Hall.

Also, in 2023 we introduced Kimppakyydit.com – a carpooling service. In the service, you can arrange rides for free and safely with others attending the event. On the website, you can easily add your own carpool offer or request for the event.

Helsinki Horse Show with The John Nurminen Foundation

The John Nurminen Foundation is renowned for its significant contributions to the rescue efforts of the Baltic Sea. The foundation’s mission is to save the Baltic Sea and its heritage for future generations. Over the years, between 2005 and 2020, the foundation has initiated 40 Clean Baltic Sea projects, of which 33 have been successfully completed.

Equestrian sports are among the sports that impose a significant burden on nature, so it is time for a payback. Collaborating with the John Nurminen Foundation represents a tangible way to raise awareness of the Baltic Sea, considering that numerous riders and their horses travel to Helsinki via this important waterway to participate in competitions.