- Introduction
Fundis is the most responsible payment method on the market, combining seamless payments with support for vital community structures. Through Fundis, every payment transaction is an opportunity to support communities and beneficiaries such as sports clubs, schools, and charities—all at no extra cost to users.
This guide clarifies how sustainability is reflected in all of Fundis’s operations and how the company promotes sustainable development socially, economically, and environmentally.
- Sustainability Principles
2.1 Responsible Payment Method
Fundis is committed to providing users with a secure and responsible payment method that also enables communities and charities to carry out their fundraising effortlessly. A portion of each payment transaction is directed to the user’s chosen beneficiary, making every purchase meaningful.
2.2 Ethical Conduct and Data Protection
Fundis’s operations are based on strong ethical principles that emphasize responsibility and reliability. All payment transactions and cash flows are managed with precision so that app users and beneficiaries can trust that funds are allocated correctly.
Payment transactions are processed in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Personal data is always processed only to the necessary extent and only when essential for conducting business. Fundis ensures that all user data is handled confidentially, and we comply with data protection regulations and practices.
2.3 Social Responsibility
Fundis offers all users the opportunity to participate in supporting communities important to them and to promote social well-being. Users can choose meaningful causes such as sports clubs, hobby groups, school projects, or charities and support them through their daily purchases. Fundis also provides businesses with an easy way to fulfill their corporate social responsibility by giving their customers the opportunity to support causes important to them.
2.4 Financial Responsibility
Fundis promotes financial responsibility primarily by acting as an efficient and reliable fundraising tool for its beneficiaries. Every payment transaction through Fundis directs a portion of funds to the user’s chosen cause, helping sports clubs, communities, and charities receive ongoing funding to support their operations. This reduces the need for traditional fundraising methods such as selling products or organizing events, making fundraising easier and faster. In this way, Fundis serves as an important enabler of financially sustainable operations for these communities, bringing them additional resources and the opportunity to focus better on their core activities.
For businesses, Fundis offers a responsible way to fulfill corporate social responsibility and increase customer loyalty. When a company adopts Fundis as a payment method, it gives its customers the opportunity to support causes important to them. This not only increases the company’s value in customers’ eyes but also attracts consumers who value responsibility. In this way, Fundis combines responsibility and financial benefit for businesses while promoting community well-being.
2.5 Environmental Responsibility
2.5.1 Digital Fundraising Model Minimizes Environmental Impact
Fundis’s digital payment-based fundraising model significantly reduces environmental impact compared to traditional fundraising methods. Traditional fundraising models often involve selling physical products, which leads to additional acquisition, production, and transportation of goods. This increases material consumption and environmental burden. Through Fundis, fundraising happens digitally, so we avoid unnecessary production and the associated environmental harm.
2.5.2 Operations Based on Circular Economy Principles
Fundis’s business model is based on circular economy principles, where resource use is optimized and waste generation is minimized. Digital fundraising is part of a sustainable future where technology enables efficient operations without additional environmental burden.
2.5.3 Together Toward a More Sustainable Tomorrow
We believe everyone can make a positive impact on the environment. With Fundis, both individuals and organizations can participate in fundraising in an environmentally friendly way. Together we can reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable development by supporting causes we care about digitally.
2.5.4 Environmental Impact of Our Own Operations
Fundis not only reduces environmental impact through its fundraising model but also implements environmental responsibility in its daily operational activities. Fundis operates paperlessly whenever possible and favors digital communication channels. Office energy consumption aims for energy efficiency, and staff are encouraged to use public transportation or environmentally friendly modes of transport. The carbon footprint and energy efficiency of servers and other technical resources are also considered in their selection.
- Community Support
3.1 Supporting Beneficiaries
Through Fundis, every user can choose which community or organization they want to support. In this way, Fundis provides the opportunity to support sports, education, charity, and other activities that benefit society. Users can freely choose a beneficiary meaningful to them, which directly benefits from each payment transaction.
3.2 Selecting Causes
Beneficiaries such as sports clubs, school classes, or charities can join Fundis as beneficiaries and benefit from users’ payment transactions. Fundis users choose their supported causes themselves, enabling broad and diverse support for different communities. Cause selection is based on users’ values and personal interests. Fundis ensures that support is always allocated fairly and transparently.
- Responsibility Toward Employees
Fundis’s success is based on its employees. We treat all our employees and partners equally and fairly. Fundis values diversity and believes it brings added value to our operations. Our goal is to create an environment where diversity arises naturally through professional competence and capability, and where every employee has the opportunity to succeed through their skills. Gender, ethnic background, or other personal characteristics do not affect hiring, job assignments, or advancement opportunities.
Every employee has the right to a safe and healthy work environment where their physical and mental well-being is secured. Fundis offers its employees the opportunity to develop professionally and promotes their well-being in working life. Workers’ compensation insurance and health services are always up to date so everyone can focus on their work with peace of mind.
- Closing Words
At Fundis, sustainability is a central part of the company’s operating principles. We are committed to supporting sustainability and social impact in all our operations. Through our payment method, users can easily support communities and projects important to them, and we in turn take responsibility for the transparency and ethics of our own operations.
Additional Information
Fundis CEO:
Seppo Kuusinen
seppo.kuusinen@fundis.fi
