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A delegation from Sweco will take part in the Rebuild Ukraine international exhibition and conference this month in Warsaw. The conference is a platform for recovery projects, materials, technologies, equipment and investments required to rebuild Ukraine’s war-torn economy with an emphasis on infrastructure, industry, energy and housing. With a portfolio that encompasses more than 70 projects, Sweco has continuously performed engineering assignments in the energy, industry, water and wastewater sectors in Ukraine over the past 30 years. This work spans district heating, building energy efficiency, residential housing and wastewater treatment, among other areas. Over the years, Sweco has developed a strong track record of successful partnerships with bilateral and multilateral donors and development banks in Ukraine, alongside a well-established network of local partners nationwide. “At Sweco, we are proud and grateful to support the rebuilding efforts in Ukraine across such vital areas as energy, water, construction, and environmental solutions. This work also presents an important opportunity to build sustainably, contributing to Ukraine’s green transition and helping create a resilient, future-ready infrastructure," says Martina Söderström, President of Sweco International. Read more about some of Sweco’s projects in Ukraine: https://lnkd.in/dfW26Gic #RebuildUkraine #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether

Did COP16 make real progress on biodiversity? Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Sweco, has attended the negotiations in Cali, Colombia, and offers an in-depth analysis of the outcome. Here are the main takeaways: ➡ Inclusion of indigenous people. The decision to establish a permanent subsidiary body to represent indigenous interests under the Convention is seen as a major win by indigenous groups and local communities. ➡ Benefit-sharing from genetic resources. The Cali Fund was established for the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits derived from the use of digital sequence information (DSI) on genetic sources. ➡ Funding shortfalls. Negotiations stalled over the creation of a new global nature fund. Disagreements persisted regarding the governance and mobilisation of financial resources necessary to meet biodiversity targets. ➡ Unresolved monitoring framework. Delegates failed to agree on a comprehensive monitoring framework to assess progress toward biodiversity goals. Read Andreas’ complete review: https://lnkd.in/d5Qx_MXr #COP16 #Biodiversity #NatureTech #TransformingSocietyTogether #SwecoGroup

Sweco delivers a solid third quarter with continued efficiency improvements. https://lnkd.in/d4ZKBNiB The positive performance is driven by higher fees and improved billing ratio. Overall demand for Sweco’s services was good in the energy, water, infrastructure, defence and security segments, as well as in parts of the industry segment. Europe’s green transition continues to be a strong driver. Sweco has now passed the milestone of SEK 30 billion in last 12 months net sales. Highlights from our Q3 results↩ 🔼 Net sales increased to SEK 6,779 million (6,417) 🔼 EBITA increased to SEK 588 million (465), margin 8.7 per cent (7.2) 🔼 EBITA increased 5 per cent year-on-year after adjustment for the positive calendar effect in the quarter    #Sweco #TransformingSocietytogether #SwecoGroup

Lighting doesn’t just brighten spaces, it shapes our experiences, emotions and sense of security. Thoughtful lighting design can enhance natural beauty, foster connectivity and create inviting, safe environments that bring communities together. Sweco’s lighting design projects illustrate how light transforms spaces into functional, beautiful landmarks that support well-being and sustainability. Our designers fuse aesthetics with functionality, using innovative techniques to blend natural and artificial light in ways that feel both seamless and impactful. From public spaces to architectural highlights, each project reflects a commitment to crafting people-centred environments that inspire, connect and uplift. Explore how our work combines art and science to create spaces that support sustainable urban living and inspire a deeper connection with our surroundings. https://lnkd.in/dJqDKh6e #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether

Sweco has received the validation and approval of our near-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The climate targets cover emissions across the company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 and are consistent with the goals of the UN Paris Agreement. As Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy, Sweco is committed to actively supporting the transition to a low-carbon society. The setting of science-based targets for the company’s own emissions reductions is one important step on Sweco’s decarbonisation pathway. In the near-term, Sweco’s science-based targets are: ➡ Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90 per cent by 2030 ➡ Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30 per cent by 2030  ➡ All reductions are made against 2020 as our base year ➡ The targets are consistent with halving total emissions by 2030 “We are pleased to have our near-term climate targets validated by SBTi, confirming their alignment with what the latest climate science considers necessary to limit global warming to 1.5⁰C. This is a testimony to Sweco’s climate action ambitions. As architects and engineers, we are uniquely positioned to influence and design sustainable solutions that meet the challenges of climate change and the SBTi validation is a clear signal for our clients and suppliers to join us in transforming society together,” says Åsa Bergman, President and CEO of Sweco. Sweco’s long-term target remains to reduce emissions across the company’s value chain and to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dTDPXegk #SwecoGroup #SBTi #ClimateTargets #TranformingSocietyTogether

Vi er så stolte! Årets Unge Rådgiver 2024 jobber i Sweco 🥳 Hun heter Silje Skjelsvik, er 30år og leder for klima og innovasjon. Prisen ble delt ut på Rådgivende Ingeniørers Forening RIF sin høstkonferanse 22. oktober. Utrolig fortjent og vi støtter juryens begrunnelse 100% 💚   «Hun har etablert seg som en spydspiss innen klima- og bærekraftsrådgivning, både internt i Sweco og i bransjen generelt. Silje utarbeider gode strategier og foreslår konkrete tiltak for bærekraftig utvikling. Blant annet har hun vært sentral i utviklingen av et rammeverk for grønne lån, noe som har potensial til å transformere finansieringen av bærekraftige prosjekter. Hun har en svært god evne til å formidle komplekse temaer, noe som har gjort henne til en ettertraktet foredragsholder og bidragsyter i ulike media, på konferanser og i bransjen for øvrig. Hennes offentlige engasjement har styrket samhandling på tvers av næringen og satt søkelys på rådgiverens rolle for en bærekraftig utvikling. Gjennom sitt arbeid kobler Silje akademia, næringslivet og politikken for å skape retning og tiltak som kan forme en lysere fremtid." F.v. Anders Reinertsen Liaøy fra Multiconsult, Linna V. Nguyen, som mottok prisen på vegne av kollega Silje Skjelsvik og Silje Marie Smitt fra COWI. Silje hadde spilt inn en takketale som ble vist fra scenen.

Nature is degrading at an alarming rate. Over the past 50 years, wildlife populations have shrunk by almost three-quarters, according to the latest research by WWF. Policy makers, scientists, civil society, journalists and the business sector all gather this week in Cali, Colombia, for the biennial UN summit on biodiversity. What are the stakes at the UN Biodiversity COP16? And what results can we expect? Sweco has been attending UNFCCC COP meetings since 2009 as an observer for the business and industry group or as a part of the Swedish delegation. This year, Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Sweco, attends COP16, analyses the setting and dives into the events at the UN summit. Read Andreas’ review: https://lnkd.in/d3pdfnuk #COP16 #Biodiversity #TransformingSocietyTogether #SwecoGroup

Sweco will design one of continental Europe’s largest battery parks, Green Turtle, for the energy storage company GIGA Storage Belgium. This facility will have a storage capacity of 2,800 MWh of electricity. The park will make a significant contribution to the energy grid by providing stored renewable energy during periods of low solar and wind energy production — thereby reducing Belgium’s reliance on gas power plants. Sweco will deliver the design of the civil engineering and electrical engineering works of the battery energy storage system (BESS). “In Belgium and across Europe, Sweco’s experts are heavily involved in the expansion of renewable energy and in the adaptation of power systems and electricity grids, to support clients in meeting new capacity requirements as electrification intensifies,” says Erwin Malcorps, Business Area President of Sweco in Belgium. “This is a flagship project for us in Belgium and an important project in realising the energy transition in Europe, where access to large-scale electricity storage plays a vital role. Sweco has been selected as our partner for the integral design because of their solid expertise in battery energy storage systems (BESS),” says Joeri Siborgs, General Manager of GIGA Storage Belgium. Construction is set to begin in the summer of 2025 with completion of the new battery park expected by 2028. Click the link for more information about the project: https://lnkd.in/dnh5APTC

There are many emotions contained within the walls of a hospital – hope, happiness and joy, but also grief, worry and pain. It is a place where people come for various reasons, often when they are most vulnerable and sensitive, and where the staff have significant responsibility and high workloads. Therefore, the design of safe and well-thought-out healthcare environments is incredibly important to facilitate both work and recovery. Sweco has significant experience advising clients in the healthcare sector, from supporting industrial clients within the healthcare and pharma sector, to planning, designing, building and optimising hospitals and other health-oriented building projects. We create environments for difficult conversations and farewells, but also learning and technologically advanced treatment. Sweco’s current and past experience from healthcare projects include private and public clients across Europe. Through these projects, Sweco demonstrates its commitment to creating state-of-the-art healthcare facilities that not only serve the needs of the present but are also adaptable for the future, ensuring long-term value for patients, staff and the wider community. Read more about five of our recent healthcare projects in Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Norway and Sweden: https://lnkd.in/dfcXyZjX #SwecoGroup #TransformingSocietyTogether

De drinkwatervoorziening in het westelijk deel van Zuid-Holland staat onder druk. Waar momenteel al 150 jaar gebruik gemaakt wordt van de duinen als natuurlijke zuiveringsstap en voorraadbuffer, is de capaciteit van de duingebieden in de toekomst niet meer toereikend. Niet alleen neemt de vraag toe, ook de kwaliteit van het water dat wordt gebruikt voor de productie van drinkwater is niet meer vanzelfsprekend. Sweco’s experts gingen samen met drinkwaterbedrijf en duinbeheerder Dunea op zoek naar nieuwe bronnen om in de toekomst te kunnen voldoen aan de vraag naar drinkwater met de gewenste kwaliteit. #Drinkwater #Vitalewaterketen #SwecoNL