Over 80% 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.
— 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.
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recycling rateWe educate our employees
Our emissions
How much is 13,051 tons of CO2? We can compare with other products and activities causing emissions. In 2022, our business accounted for emissions correspondingly 5,131,063 Big Macs. That’s a lot, still 757,000 less than the previous year. If we compare with flights, our emissions in 2022 corresponded to 5,480 round trips Oslo-Thailand.
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tons CO2 emissions (scope 1,2 and 3)2021
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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.
Next chapter: Social
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.