Sustainable Flow project reached a key milestone – the digital CO₂ monitoring tool is now ready for production
The Sustainable Flow project has reached one of its most important milestones with the completion and full release of its digital CO₂ monitoring tool. The release took place on 25 November 2025, marking the transition from development to refinement and long-term implementation. This achievement represents a major step towards enabling ports in the Central Baltic region to reduce their carbon emissions through data-driven decision-making.
A collaborative effort across the Central Baltic region
Developed in cooperation with seven SF partners, the Sustainable Flow digital tool provides ports with the ability to measure, analyse and manage their CO₂ emissions. The tool supports greener logistics planning and helps ports make evidence-based choices that contribute to the decarbonisation of maritime transport.
The development process has been highly collaborative, involving input and testing from pilot ports and project partners across Finland, Sweden, Åland, Estonia and Latvia. Project manager Mika Lindfors (SAMK) expressed his appreciation for the joint effort:
“We have done a lot of work to reach this point, and it would not have been possible without excellent collaboration between our partners. The tool is now ready for production use, which is a major step towards our shared goals.”
From pilot testing to practical use
The first ports to adopt the digital tool were Rauma in Finland and Norrköping in Sweden, both of which played an essential role in testing its functionality and providing feedback for improvements. Their early involvement and commitment ensured that the tool responds to the real operational needs of ports.
Project manager Mika Lindfors highlights the practical benefits of the cooperation:
“It has been rewarding to contribute to the creation of a tool that genuinely serves the needs of ports. Working closely with other partners has shown how joint development can turn complex sustainability goals into practical results.”
The full release now allows all project partners to use the tool in their respective ports and organisations. The coming months will focus on further refinement, user interface enhancements and the development of additional features to strengthen usability beyond the project’s duration.
Towards a greener maritime future
The Sustainable Flow digital tool forms a core part of the project’s broader mission — to support the transition towards low-emission and energy-efficient port operations in the Central Baltic region. By combining digital innovation with renewable-energy initiatives, the project contributes to both the green transition and the competitiveness of the maritime sector.
As the tool moves into production, the focus shifts to sharing best practices, supporting implementation across partner ports, and exploring possibilities for continued development after the project’s end.
Text: Natalie Kylliäinen
