Sweco strengthens its sustainability consulting expertise and services by creating a new business unit that aims to serve clients even more comprehensively in the planning and implementation of sustainable business. Read more
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a set of technologies that have emerged in climate debates as solutions capable of significantly reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the industrial sector. Read more
Green hydrogen and innovative technologies such as Power-to-X (P2X) are cornerstones of the worldwide transition away from fossil fuels, a critical move in the fight against climate change. The issue isn’t whether they will see industrial-scale adoption, but rather when. Read more
The Ruskeasuo depot, to be completed in spring 2024, is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the Helsinki metropolitan area and also a major step towards the City of Helsinki's carbon neutrality goal. Sweco has supported Skanska in the low-carbon construction of the depot from the very beginning. Read more
The KESY label, a recognition for sustainable environmental construction, can be awarded to companies or individual projects, and the recipients commit to the sustainable operating model in construction and planning, and the promotion of sustainability goals. The operating model for sustainable environmental construction brings together means that aim to reduce or mitigate the harmful impacts caused by construction. The operating model covers the entire construction process from design to construction and maintenance. Read more
The City of Turku aims for carbon neutrality by 2029. This is also reflected in the plans for construction projects: Turku has drawn up a detailed plan amendment for the Pihlajaniemi area, the aim of which is to build a new urban district in a climate-smart manner and taking nature values into account. Sweco is partering in this project with Senate Properties in strengthening the climate goals of the City of Turku. Read more
A new building is being planned for the historical area of the Old Vaasa Hospital, and patients in need of demanding long-term care have been involved in the design of its facilities. The aim is to support patient wellbeing in everyday life and boost the social sustainability of care. Read more
In recent years, city bike systems have been introduced in cities around Finland, and it is no longer necessary to argue for the positive impacts of cycling. Sweco has been involved in the design of city bike systems in several cities, among them Helsinki, Lahti and Tampere. Read more
The add-on is integrated into the Tekla Structures BIM software used for structural design, of which Sweco is one of the biggest users with its 1200 licenses across Europe. The add-on allows the designer to see the carbon footprint for the entire model or parts of it already at the early design stage. Read more
On 25 November, a second Lidl store will open in Riihimäki, which will also be the first wood-structured Lidl store in Finland. The abundant use of wood gives the interior a peaceful and spacious feel, and the carbon footprint was reduced by a quarter. Naturalness and climate resilience are also reflected in the design of the yard area. Read more