Sustainability consultancy – responsible competitive advantage from sustainability

At Sweco, we help companies turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. We know that sustainable growth and responsibility are crucial aspects of business activities in the future. We offer comprehensive support from strategic planning to practical implementation and detail planning. We will be your trusted partner in the green transition, building a more sustainable future together. 

We help our clients identify megatrends and silent signals in markets, as well as various societal scenarios that are important in the development of strategies and efforts towards responsible growth. In the fields of the built environment and industry, we are able to utilise the financial growth opportunities brought about by the green transition by taking into account natural resources, biodiversityclimate changethe energy transitiondigitalisation and demographic changes in society.

Sustainability consultancy services

At Sweco, we support our customers in a wide range of sustainability projects: 

  1. Sustainability, biodiversity, and carbon strategies and roadmaps 
  2. Sustainability assessments 
  3. Emissions trading consulting 
  4. Public sector sustainability consulting 
  5. Sustainability certifications and reporting
  6. Carbon management and circular economy services 
  7. Climate assessments
  8. Project sustainability management 
  9. ESG impact assessments 
  10. Sustainable procurement 
  11. Feasibility assessment from a sustainability perspective
  12. Environmental impact assessment and monitoring plans
  13. Environmental permits
  14. Remediation plans for contaminated sites
  15. Nature and biodiversity surveys 
  16. Nature restoration
  17. Permits and services related to product and chemical safety

Best sustainability consultancy team

Our sustainability consultants lead our clients towards a more sustainable future and ensure that sustainability goals turn into real results and competitive advantage. 

We act as a reliable partner for companies in the green transition and in supporting sustainable growth. We support our clients in all phases of the project, from strategic planning to implementation. 

Our culture is based on the continuous learning of our experts and a deep understanding of our clients’ changing needs. Our extensive expertise and growing team ensure that we offer first-class services for both our own projects and new clients. 

Sustainability strategies and roadmaps

We offer versatile solutions that enable our clients to identify and implement different areas of sustainability as part of their business. We are committed to steering strategies and investments towards sustainability and integrating business activities to make them follow the principles of sustainable development in a profitable manner. 

Sustainability, biodiversity, and carbon strategies and roadmaps:

We help companies navigate sustainability requirements and issues by providing comprehensive sustainability strategies and roadmaps. We support organisations in concrete actions that lead towards carbon neutrality and biodiversity conservation. 

Read more about the carbon neutrality programme for urban transport, which takes into account emissions throughout the value chain. 

Sustainability assessments:  

We offer assessment services where we look at the sustainability of services, products and organisations. We identify the current situation and develop plans that meet market and stakeholder expectations. 

Emissions trading consultancy:  

Our experts help organisations take advantage of the opportunities offered by the emissions trading system. We will create a strategy for controlling emissions. 

Public sector sustainability consultancy: 

We collaborate with public sector actors to develop sustainability strategies and solutions that support sustainable development and environmental responsibility. 

Sustainability certifications and reporting: 

We help companies achieve internationally recognised sustainability certifications and produce high-quality sustainability reports that enhance transparency and strengthen reputation. 

Sustainability management and evaluation

 Our services support companies in integrating sustainability into everyday business operations and decision-making, ensuring that sustainability is a natural part of everyday operations. 

Preparing for the CSRD Directive: The CSRD Directive sets new and stricter requirements for corporate sustainability reporting and measures. We will help you understand these requirements and take the necessary measures easily and smoothly. Our goal is to support your company’s sustainable growth and improve its competitiveness.  

Carbon management and circular economy services: We help companies manage their carbon emissions and move towards circular solutions that reduce waste and increase resource efficiency.
Find out how the new carbon management model will significantly reduce emissions from new construction in the Koskela depot project.  

Project sustainability management: We provide support in project sustainability management, ensuring that all project phases are carried out in accordance with sustainable principles.  

ESG impact assessments: We assess an organisation’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts. We give our clients a clear picture of how their operations affect and where there is room for improvement.  

Sustainable procurement: We help organisations develop responsible procurement practices that support sustainability and ensure that supply chains meet sustainability requirements.  

Feasibility assessment from a sustainability perspective: We analyse the feasibility of projects and strategies from a sustainability perspective, identifying opportunities and risks at an early stage.  

Environmental consulting

We ensure that the planning and implementation of projects is carried out sustainably.  

Our experts provide comprehensive solutions that support environmental protection and sustainability goals at all stages of the project. 

These include environmental impact assessments and monitoring plans, environmental permits, remediation plans for contaminated land, and nature and biodiversity surveys. 

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Environmental impact assessment and monitoring plans: We provide comprehensive environmental impact assessments and create monitoring plans to help companies understand and manage the environmental impact of their projects.  

Environmental permits: We help our clients obtain the necessary environmental permits, ensuring that projects meet all regulations and environmental requirements.  

Contaminated soil remediation plans: We create plans for the remediation of contaminated sites so that sites can be returned to safe and sustainable use.  

Nature and biodiversity surveys: We carry out nature and biodiversity surveys that support biodiversity conversation and promote sustainable planning.  

From strategies to implementation

Our sustainability consultants’ objective is to prove the profitability of sustainable business activities. Our aim is for our client businesses to establish sustainability as a key aspect of their strategy and the operation of their entire value chain – as well as the implementation and lifecycle of projects being planned. We start every project by identifying key sustainability aspects. Next, we set objectives for them and connect them to financial results and aspects for example the carbon footprint of the construction project. This way, we integrate sustainability aspects not only into business activities, but also into the planning and implementation of the built environment, cities, infrastructure and industry.

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Iida Vakkuri

Sustainability consultancy business unit lead

iida.vakkuri@sweco.fi
+358 50 531 3765

Swecon vastuullisuusjohtaja Iida Vakkuri

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