--- title: Aikolon Blog | sustainability description: sustainability | Lorem Ipsum --- Suomeksi In English [![Aikolon logo](https://blog.aikolon.fi/hs-fs/hubfs/Aikolon_Expertise_in_Plastics-1.png?width=987&height=260&name=Aikolon_Expertise_in_Plastics-1.png "Aikolon logo")](http://aikolon.fi) [Home](https://www.aikolon.fi/en) [Guides](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/guides/) [Customer experiences](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/customerexperiences/) [Aikolon Oy](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/aikolon-oy) [Sustainability](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/vastuullisuus) [Contact information](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/contact-information) [Electronic services](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/sahkoinen-asiointi) [Media](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/media) [Plastics information](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/plastics-information) [Help Centre](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/help-centre/) [Contact Request](https://campaign.aikolon.fi/contact-request?hsLang=en) [PLASTICS TRAINING](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/plastics-training/) [PLASTICS MATERIALS](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/products) [MACHINING SERVICES](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/machining-services) [INDUSTRIES](https://www.aikolon.fi/en/industries) # Aikolon Blog ## [Aikolon's journey towards responsibility – Part 2 – Steps towards a more sustainable future](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/aikolons-journey-towards-responsibility-part-2-steps-towards-a-more-sustainable-future) [Pirjo Bovellan](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/author/pirjo-bovellan) 11/14/23 9:10 AM ![Pirjo Bovellan](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d4bd7568bda3708a7f314f332a401d8c) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.aikolon.fi/hubfs/Nikon%20muut%20kuvat/ainestodistukset_500x259px.png) ](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/aikolons-journey-towards-responsibility-part-2-steps-towards-a-more-sustainable-future) **The significance of responsibility has evolved significantly. Previously, it was limited to meeting legal minimum requirements, whereas today it is understood to involve ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable practices. This shift is also evident in the fact that earlier efforts focused on reducing harmful impacts, whereas the current goal is to increase positive effects. Furthermore, the emphasis has shifted from competitiveness to building a competitive advantage.** [Read more](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/aikolons-journey-towards-responsibility-part-2-steps-towards-a-more-sustainable-future) Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/tag/sustainability) ## [Exploring Aikolon's Journey to Sustainability – Part 1](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/exploring-aikolons-journey-to-sustainability-part-1) [Pirjo Bovellan](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/author/pirjo-bovellan) 9/12/23 7:15 AM ![Pirjo Bovellan](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d4bd7568bda3708a7f314f332a401d8c) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.aikolon.fi/hubfs/Blogi%20kuvat/Ymp%C3%A4rist%C3%B6_2400x1243px.png) ](https://blog.aikolon.fi/en/blog/exploring-aikolons-journey-to-sustainability-part-1) **Sustainability is increasingly evident in the values and operations of organizations. 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