Involvement in organizations and joint projects
Trade associations
- ABFA (Advanced Biofuels Association), focused on helping America transform to a low carbon economy. Representing biofuel producers at ICAO FTG (Fuels Task Group), where CORSIA sustainability rules are developed.
- AFM+E, Foreign Trade Association for Petroleum and Energy in Germany
- ASFE (Alliance for Synthetic Fuels in Europe)
- ASTM International (former American Society for Testing and Materials)
- BBE (Bundesverband Bioenergie e.V.), an umbrella organization of the bioenergy in Germany
- Bioenergy Association of Finland, represents the interests of the bioenergy sector in Finland
- Neste's representative is a Deputy Member of the Board
- Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA), an organization promoting the use of renewable fuels in traffic
- Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, is a not-for-profit making organisation which represents chemical companies across Europe.
- Chemical Industry Federation of Finland
- Neste's President & CEO is the Vice Chair the Federation’s Board.
- Cleantech Finland
- CLEEN (Cluster for Energy and Environment)
- European Biodiesel Board (EBB)
- European Committee of Standardization (CEN)
- European Energy Forum (EEF), an organization promoting open discussion and development in the energy industry
- Finnish Petroleum and Biofuels Association
- Neste representative is the Chair of the Federation's Board
- FuelsEurope (previously "Europia" or European Petroleum Industry Association), represent the interests of companies conducting refinery operations in the EU
- Also consists of Concawe, the oil companies' European association for environment, health, and safety in oil refinining
- Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), an organization promoting safety of marine transportation and environmental responsibility
- REA (Renewable Energy Association), represents British renewable energy producers and promotes the use of renewable energy in the UK
- Svenska Petroleum och Biodrivmedel Institutet (SPBI) (Neste Ab)
- UNITI, German association of medium sized oil companies active in fuels, heating oil and lubricants
- World Energy Council Finland, World Energy Council's (WEC) member organization in Finland
- Neste representative is the Vice Chair of the Board
Sustainable production and use of raw materials
- International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), widely used renewable fuel standard organization
- Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), an organization promoting sustainable use of biomass and biomaterials
- Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an international organization and certification system promoting palm oil's sustainable production and use
- Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS), an organization promoting responsible soy production
In addition to being involved with various organizations, Neste also participates in a number of joint initiatives every year:
Aviation initiatives
- aireg, an aviation initiative for renewable energy in Germany (aireg e.V.)
- Bioport Holland, an initiative in the Netherlands aimed at promoting the use of sustainably produced biofuel in aviation (not active)
- CAAFI (Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative)
- European Advanced Biofuels Flightpath, aimed at increasing the use of aviation biofuel to 2 million t/a by 2020
- ITAKA (Initiative Towards Sustainable Kerosene for Aviation), aimed at promoting the commercialization and use of renewable aviation fuel in Europe
Safety initiatives
- Neste is one of the sponsors in a joint initiative "Turvallisuuden tekijät" developing systematic ways of improving people safety in companies
Sustainability and environmental initiatives
- CLC (Climate Leadership Coalition), the purpose is to improve the Finnish businesses' and research organizations' competitiveness and ability to respond to climate change and the scarcity of natural resources
- Climate Partners, a cooperative network between the City of Helsinki and businesses
- FIBS, Finland's leading corporate responsibility network, also a membership in FIBS' Diversity Charter Finland
- Helsinki Metropolitan Smart & Clean Foundation, collaboration aims at making the metropolitan area a global reference area for intelligent and ecologically sustainable solutions
- A Neste representative as Member of the Board
- Nordic Business Network on Human Rights, facilitated by the Danish Institute of Human Rights (DIHR)
- Responsible Care, a voluntary initiative by the global chemical industry aimed at supporting sustainable development in the industry
- Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Advisory Board at Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)
- Neste representative a member of the Advisory Board
- United Nations Global Compact