If You Invested in ELISA OYJ (ELMUY)

Elisa Oyj (ELMUY) is a telecommunications and digital services company whose stated mission is to promote a sustainable future through digitalisation. According to company communications, Elisa has over 140 years of experience in the telecom sector and is described as a pioneer in telecommunications and digital services. Elisa serves consumer, corporate and public administration customers, with its core markets in Finland and Estonia and an international presence in many other countries.

Elisa reports that it provides sustainable solutions for more than 2.8 million customers. In Finland, Elisa is described as the market leader in telecommunications, while internationally the company focuses on digital software services. Elisa Corporation shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, and the company is headquartered in Finland.

Business focus and services

Elisa positions itself around telecommunications and digital services, serving a broad base of consumer, corporate and public sector customers. In its core markets of Finland and Estonia, Elisa focuses on telecom services, while outside these markets it emphasizes international digital software services. The company also highlights activities related to securing privacy and critical infrastructure and promoting fair and responsible digitalisation.

Through its Elisa Industriq business, Elisa has brought together international software services under one brand. Elisa Industriq consists of businesses that provide software solutions aimed at improving quality, cutting costs and supporting growth in areas such as manufacturing execution, network analytics, supply chain optimization and energy management. These solutions are described as integrating with customers' existing systems to help optimize operations.

Elisa Industriq and international software services

Elisa has announced that its international digital services are now organized under the Elisa Industriq brand. The company states that, starting from a specific interim reporting period, Elisa Industriq will be reported as a separate segment called International Software Services. Elisa Industriq brings together business investments, startup initiatives and acquired companies under a shared go-to-market brand while allowing each business to retain its own name.

According to Elisa, Elisa Industriq businesses – including camLine, sedApta, Elisa Polystar, CalcuQuote, TenForce and Elisa Distributed Energy Storage – serve over 2,000 clients internationally in manufacturing, telecommunications and energy sectors. These businesses focus on software solutions for operational intelligence, with use cases in manufacturing execution, network analytics, supply chain optimization and energy management.

Sustainability and corporate responsibility

Elisa emphasizes sustainability as a key part of its strategy and mission. Time magazine and Statista have ranked Elisa among the world's most sustainable companies, placing it 55th in a global listing of 500 companies. In that survey, Elisa was also ranked second among Finnish companies included in the list. The research evaluated thousands of companies across many industries using indicators related to sustainable business practices, commitments and transparent sustainability reporting.

The company states that it is committed to the UN Global Compact and focuses on promoting a secure digital environment, equality, ethical business and climate change mitigation. Elisa has communicated a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Reported practical efforts in sustainability include improving the energy efficiency of its mobile network, adding security features to mobile subscriptions, issuing an age recommendation for children to have smartphones in Finland and Estonia, and providing energy storage solutions for operators, businesses and households.

Geographic reach and workforce

Elisa reports that it serves customers in its core markets of Finland and Estonia and in over 100 countries internationally. The company states that it employs professionals in more than 20 countries. Elisa Industriq, as part of Elisa, is described as employing experts in Europe, Asia and North America, reflecting the international scope of its software operations.

Recognition and industry role

Elisa has received international recognition for its sustainability work, including awards for its role in promoting responsible business practices. In Finland, the company describes itself as the market leader in telecommunications, while globally it focuses on digital software services and operational intelligence through Elisa Industriq.