Energy and emissions

Energy efficiency and emission reduction in the construction sector

The building sector accounts for around 34% of global energy consumption and approximately 38% of the associated greenhouse gas emissions – both during actual construction and in the use phase. In terms of sustainability, we have set ourselves the goal of continuously reducing our own carbon footprint (CO₂e) in all processes and in all supply and production chains. The efficient use of energy and the switch to renewable energy sources are key factors in achieving our ambitious goal of becoming climate neutral by 2040.

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The data foundation

To reduce the emissions as planned, we have spent the past few years developing a comprehensive data foundation for our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. We are currently adapting our internal systems for Scope 3 calculations to enable us to calculate valid Scope 3 emissions along the entire value chain.

Using the calculated data as our foundation, we are developing a transition plan that will be anchored in our process design throughout the Group. The pathways can be used to identify specific energy efficiency and substitution measures affecting both our construction sites and production facilities as well as our Group-owned administration.

Sustainability report for download

Detailed information regarding our emissions data can be found in our sustainability report.

Sustainability report 2023

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Projects and initiatives to reduce our emissions

With a focus on our reduction targets, we prioritise those issues that either promise the greatest reduction potential or that we can most directly influence through our own actions. We help to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels by utilising the best available technology. Our activities are planned, implemented and managed in an energy efficient manner.

In order to realise energy savings and emissions reductions within the Group, we are working on continuously reducing our emissions through pilot projects and other initiatives. These include the Group-wide initiative to identify the photovoltaic potential as a way of facilitating the rapid expansion of PV systems at our sites and locations. We are also developing sustainable minimum standards for our design and build processes. By piloting alternative energy sources and innovative technologies, such as the use of green hydrogen in production and for construction machinery, we are actively working to develop new solutions for the construction sector.