The FIN-EST Green Corridor initiative was launched following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2023 by representatives from the cities, ports, and shipping lines of Helsinki and Tallinn.
The core partners include the Port of Tallinn, Port of Helsinki, City of Tallinn, City of Helsinki, Rederi AB Eckerö, Tallink Grupp, Viking Line, and the Estonian Ministry of Climate. The initiative also receives strong support from the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications. Together, these stakeholders are committed to advancing a series of projects aimed at enhancing sustainability, strengthening competitiveness, and increasing both passenger and cargo flows between the two countries.
The FIN-EST Green Corridor is more than just a shipping route—it serves as an umbrella for multiple initiatives, both at sea and on land, including port operations and sustainable tourism efforts in Helsinki and Tallinn. These projects focus on reducing emissions and promoting the adoption of solutions with a smaller environmental footprint.
Goal: To create a climate–neutral and sustainable customer journey for both passengers and cargo.
| Name | Position in SG | Position | Company |
| Valdo Kalm | CEO | Port of Tallinn | |
| Ville Haapasaari | Chairman 2025 | CEO | Port of Helsinki |
| Vice Deputy General | Ministry of Climate | ||
| Johanna Boijer-Svahnström | SVP | Viking Line | |
| Indrek Gailan | CEO | Tallinn Transport Authority | |
| Björn Blomqvist | CEO | Rederi Ab Eckerö | |
| Paavo Nõgene | CEO | Tallink Grupp AS | |
| Hanna Wesslin | Climate Director | City of Helsinki |
| Name | Position in WG | Position |
| Andreas Slotte | Head of Sustainable Development, Port of Helsinki | |
| Lyydia Laukkanen | Communication specialist, Port of Helsinki | |
| Stina Sorvari | Project Coordinator I Sustainability and HSEQ, Port of Helsinki | |
| Ellen Kaasik | Chairman 2025 | Head of Environmental Management, Port of Tallinn |
| Sirle Arro | Head of Marketing and Communication, Port of Tallinn | |
| Hele-Mai Metsal | Head of Infrastructure Development Department, Port of Tallinn | |
| Anton Airas | Environmental expert, Port of Helsinki |
| Name | Position in WG | Position | Company |
| Andreas Slotte | Head of Sustainable Development | Port of Helsinki | |
| Vesa Marttinen | Chairman 2025 | Vice President, Cargo Services | Port of Helsinki |
| Ellen Kaasik | Head of Environmental Management | Port of Tallinn | |
| Vahur Ausmees | CEO | TS Shipping | |
| Ministry of Climate | |||
| Dani Lindberg | Sustainability Manager | Viking Line Abp | |
| Daniel Olsén | Head of Ship Development | Rederi Ab Eckerö | |
| Tarvi-Carlos Tuulik | Managing Director, HT Laevateenindus | Tallink Grupp AS | |
| Andrus Vaher | ESG lead, HT Laevateenindus | Tallink Grupp | |
| Arno Kask | Environmental and Sustainability Officer, HT Laevateenindus | Tallink Grupp |
| Name | Position in WG | Position | Company |
| Andreas Slotte | Chairman 2025 | Head of Sustainable Development | Port of Helsinki |
| Pekka Hellström | Vice President, Technical Services | Port of Helsinki | |
| Ellen Kaasik | Head of Environmental Management | Port of Tallinn | |
| Peeter Nõgu | Chief Infrastructure Officer | Port of Tallinn | |
| Hele-Mai Metsal | Head of Development Department | Port of Tallinn | |
| Taavi Tilk | Head of Energy Department | Port of Tallinn | |
| Reet Laos | Ministry of Climate | ||
| Peter Forsberg | Head of Traffic | Viking Line | |
| Taru Keronen | CEO | Eckerö Line Ab Oy | |
| Jaanus Sula | Construction Superviser | Tallink Grupp | |
| Vesa Marttinen | Vice President, Cargo Services | Port of Helsinki | |
| Natalja Baidina | Business Manager (Liquid Bulk) | Port of Tallinn | |
| Ingrid Berezin | Business Manager (Cruise and Ferry) | Port of Tallinn | |
| Katerin Peärnberg | Legal Advisor | Ministry of Climate | |
| Peter Forsberg | Head of Traffic | Viking Line | |
| Elise Nassar | Member of the Management Board | Tallink Grupp | |
| Eno Saar | Port operations management | Tallink Grupp | |
| Kaj Takolander | Vice President, Passenger Services | Port of Helsinki | |
| Teemo Toomsalu | Coordinator of foreign cooperation | Ministry of Climate | |
| Tarvi-Carlos Tuulik | Managing Director, HT Laevateenindus | Tallink Grupp | |
| Andrus Vaher | Safety, Security & Environment (OÜ HT Laevateenindus) | Tallink Grupp |
| Name | Position in WG | Position | Company |
| Andreas Slotte | Head of Sustainable Development | Port of Helsinki | |
| Kaj Takolander | Vice President, Passenger Services | Port of Helsinki | |
| Maira Kettunen | VP Communications, Port of Helsinki | Port of Helsinki | |
| Ellen Kaasik | Head of Environmental Management | Port of Tallinn | |
| Sirle Arro | Chairman in 2025 | Head of Marketing and Communication | Port of Tallinn |
| Ingrid Berezin | Business Manager (Cruise and Ferry) | Port of Tallinn | |
| Inno Borodenko | Country Manager, VL Estonia | Viking LIne | |
| Minna Tuorila | Commercial Director | Viking Line | |
| Indrek Gailan | CEO | Tallinn Transport authority | |
| Hele Lõhmus | Tourism Development Poject Manager | City of Tallinn | |
| Katrin Sirk | Branch Manager | Eckerö Line Ab Oy | |
| Piret Mürk-Dubout | Member of the Management Board, CCO | Tallink Grupp | |
| Andrus Vaher | ESG lead, HT Laevateenindus | Tallink Grupp | |
| Johanna af Hällström | Team Leader, Climate unit | City of Helsinki |
Background and objectives of CO₂ calculations
For the Tallinn–Helsinki and Muuga–Vuosaari transport corridor, CO₂ emissions were calculated to identify the main emission sources and track how these have developed over time.
The analysis included all major activities:
This breakdown provides a comprehensive view of the corridor’s carbon footprint and highlights the areas with the most significant impact, where emission reduction measures would be most effective.
Vanasadama reisiterminalide juures on võimalik reisijate pealevõtmiseks ja mahapanekuks lühiajaliselt tasuta parkida – selleks on nii A- kui D-terminali juures Kiss&Sail parklad. Kiss&Sail parklad on kasutamiseks nii erasõidukitele, mittelepingulistele taksodele kui ka sõidujagamis-app’ide sõidukitele (Bolt, Uber, Yandex jne). Otse terminali uste ette pääsevad vaid lepingulised taksod (Tallink, Tulika). Terminalide ees on lubatud lühiajaliselt parkida ainult bussidel.