Environment

We construct for sustainable future

Our sustainability strategy is brought to life through our operations and the way we work every day. This is how we do it.

Our recycling rate

Climate, circularity and environmental care are keywords for how we work. Shifting our business to a low-carbon operation is a main priority. We are underway, with an entreprenurial spirit to always improve.

2023

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recycling rate
2022

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recycling rate

We educate our employees

95% of our employees have now completed our sustainability certification program. The training builds a shared understanding of key sustainable topics across the business. This is a powerful driver of positive environmental and social performance. Every year we arrange our Sustainability Week, to deep-dive into topics and accerlate the green shift.

Our emissions

13.770 tons of CO2 corresponds driving more than 125 000 000 km an average new car in the EU, which is 3 123 times around the globe.

2023

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tons CO2 emissions (scope 1,2 and 3)
2022

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tons CO2 emissions (scope 1,2 and 3)

We seize new opportunities

We have a forward leaning approach to contribute to the green shift. Our subsidiary company Gunnar Knutsen AS has acquired several biogas trucks. On Trønder- and Meråkerbanen in Norway we utilise low-carbon concrete that will reduce our emissions with additionally 39% in the project.

Creating re-use solutions

We are constantly looking for ways to reduce waste generation and to create re-use solutions for project materials that would otherwise end up in waste streams. Our primary goal is to eliminate waste generation in the first instance through good project planning and design. Where unavoidable excess materials exist, we will seek to re-use first, before pursuing recycling options. We realise that these are small steps, albeit important ones, as we begin our journey towards a circular economic model.

We minimize spill

We believe that any spill is avoidable. We have made significant investments in people, processes, and equipment to eliminate spills. Our investment is paying off and no reported accidental spills in 2022.

We handle hazardous substances with care

We have a set of formal processes and training for the handling of hazardous substances. In 2022, there were no reported incidents involving our handling and use of hazardous substances.

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Stay safe

The safety of our employees, sub-contractors and partners is our priority number one. We are also committed to building a workplace with diversity and equal opportunities. Continuous training of our employees is important to succeed in these fields.