of Group revenue from renovation of existing buildings
Innovate and partner for low-carbon materials
Construction materials such as concrete, steel and asphalt are associated with significant carbon emissions. Key levers to decarbonize Skanska’s material usage are low-carbon materials, material efficiency and circularity.
Smart design and planning utilizing low-carbon materials and circular economy principles allow for improved material efficiency throughout the life cycle. Skanska collaborates with industry peers to develop innovative solutions and increase availability of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Skanska produces low-carbon concrete, for example by substituting and using lower amounts of limestone cement. Another example is reused asphalt. Skanska strives toward increased circularity of materials through reuse of materials
from demolished buildings and infrastructure, pilots of circular solutions, and increased tracking of circularity related data.
Extending the lifespan of existing buildings and infrastructure optimizes resource utilization. Partial or complete renovation of buildings and infrastructure is increasingly being requested in our markets, and we have specialists and expertise in this growing segment.