On the road ahead to the low-emissions society of the future, the private sector's capability of innovation and commercialization will play an important role. This also applies to our sector. In the building and construction industry, systematic and good environmental work can really make a difference. Our sector is associated with 40 percent of all energy consumption and is responsible for 40 percent of all consumption of materials in Norway. In addition the sector contributes 14 percent of all generated waste – and is responsible for around 13 percent of Norway's combined CO emissions. This makes for a significant environmental impact. At Veidekke we want to be a pioneer company in getting to grips with these challenges in the years ahead and want to reduce the sector's total impact on the environment – both globally and locally.
Environmental policy and practice
Broad approach to environmental challenges
In our sector, environmental work concerns much more than CO emissions. We must take a broad approach to our impact on our environment Read more...
Health and hazardous substances
A survey conducted by the Climate and Pollution Directorate (formerly SFT) in 2006, shows that the building and construction industry is at the very top of the list in terms of using the most number of products with health and environmentally hazardous chemicals. Read more...
Veidekke's environmental ambition
Veidekke has an ambition to become a leading player in our sector in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. Read more...
Climate report well received
The world's 500 biggest banks and insurance companies collect data from large stock exchange-listed companies on how they tackle challenges related to climate change. Read more...
Partnership to combat climate change
Veidekke is amongst 13 Norwegian companies that join forces to combat climate change Read more...
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