The new Construction Act enters into force on January 1.1.2025. Carbon footprint and carbon handprint will be reported for construction products in the future
The new construction law will enter into force in Finland on January 1.1.2025., and it requires the submission of a climate report in order to obtain a building permit. In practice, all entities that supply products in the construction sector have to report carbon footprint and carbon handprint information on their products by 2025.