References and testimonials

Corporate Social Responsibility

Ahlstrom Collective Impact for Unicef

Courage to spark change

I had the privilege to work alongside Tarja when co-creating Ahlström Collective Impact.


As a value- and purpose-driven leader, I would attribute honesty, empathy, respect, and justice as values that define Tarja, who leads with a soft but firm hand, making sure that everyone’s voice is heard and work is appreciated. 

As a hardworking and committed team player, Tarja is fair and expects as much from herself as from her team.

Maria Ahlström-Bondestam, Chair of UNICEF International Council, Finland

Engaging employees with purpose

Meeting Tarja has been a turning point in my journey towards finding purpose in my work. Her unwavering energy and bold, joyful approach have transformed our workplace into a space where empowerment thrives.

Under her mentorship I have grasped that HRs core is nurturing individuals to reach their full potential and uncover their purpose, a philosophy that Tarja exemplifies effortlessly.

 

Ahlström Collective Impact (ACI) is an internationally recognized bold initiative, that through its partnership with UNICEF Finland, the UN organization for child rights, adds value to the purpose as well as business value to Ahlström network companies, while achieving significant change in the global society. 

Ahlström Collective Impact 

Ahlström Collective Impact unites public and private companies, foundations, shareholders and employees to act together with UNICEF Finland to support the realization of selected United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. During 2021 they are SDG 4,5 and 17 and the joint investments will be directed to UNICEF’s global education program, supporting SDG 4. ACI to date consists of A.Ahlström, Ahlström Invest, Ahlstrom, Walter Ahlström Foundation, Destia, Detection Technology, Glaston, M&J Recycling, Avain Yhtiöt and Suominen Corporation as well as its initiator the Eva Ahlström Foundation in joint partnership with UNICEF Finland.