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Technical safety consulting also extends to takeaway food: the safety of a takeaway meal is completed with appropriate packaging materials and proper handling

29/04/2020News

Naturally, the safety of restaurant food includes a good level of hygiene in both the raw materials and the kitchen. But what should be taken into account in food contact materials, such as the packaging into which the food ends up? What about the gloves or equipment used in handling the food? Sweco’s food safety specialists also provide support with the safety of packaging materials. Read more

Virtualsite provides a safe and risk-free meeting place

26/04/2020News

Sweco’s tried and tested digital tools, such as VirtualSite, provide people with a safe meeting place for planning and decision-making under realistic conditions. Read more

Urban insight: Limiting infrastructure carbon emissions is key to solving the climate crisis

31/03/2020News

Already today, infrastructure sectors in nations such as the UK account for over 50% of carbon emissions. By 2050 this figure may have increased to 90%. The ability to assess carbon at the earliest project stages is essential, as this is where the greatest carbon and cost reduction potential exists. Read more

Working as a project manager at Sweco: ”Speaking the same language creates trust.”

26/03/2020News

Lidia Testova-Färlin is originally from Russia and works as a bioprocess specialist at Sweco. In many projects, her knowledge of the Russian language and culture has proved to be an important factor in building mutual trust. Read more

Working as a project manager at Sweco: “Speaking the same language creates trust.”

26/03/2020News

Sweco has prepared for the spread of the coronavirus

20/03/2020News

These are exceptional times in both Finland and the rest of the world. Here at Sweco, we are taking the situation very seriously and doing our utmost so that our work community stays healthy and cooperation with our customers continues uninterrupted. Read more

Plumbing renovation projects provide housing companies with a chance to start saving energy: energy renovations are now eligible for state subsidies

26/02/2020News

Roughly 80 per cent of households’ energy consumption is created by heating, and the heating of buildings generates approximately 30 per cent of Finnish carbon dioxide emissions. Indeed, developing heating solutions is the single most effective tool to control the carbon footprint of housing companies and individual residents. Read more

City bike project works towards Lahti’s ambitious climate goals

17/02/2020News

At the start of the year, Lahti started planning a city bike system. It is part of the City’s efforts to reach its sustainable and low-carbon mobility goals. The future European Green Capital is already making headway in tangible climate measures. Read more

Sweco is challenging itself, its customers and the whole of Finland to work towards a more sustainable society

12/02/2020News

Achieving the most ambitious climate objectives requires cooperation. That is why Sweco is publishing a sustainable development manifesto, because Finland cannot become carbon neutral without cooperation between experts and comprehensive action. We want to employ our expertise and become part of the solution, but also serve as an example, which is why we are committed to making our Finnish operation carbon neutral by 2035. Read more

Kainuu’s new hospital ”Kainua” shows the way of the future

17/01/2020News

All health care services, a modern hospital, robust functionality to support patient rehabilitation and adaptable facilities, all under the same roof. Kainua’s other distinguishing features include the versatile use of wood, the colourfulness and brightness of the facilities and the art on display inside the hospital. Read more