Creating Sustainable Value

UN Sustainable Development Goals

We want to create homes and neighborhoods that are not only sustainable, but also make the world better. The UN SDGs guide our ongoing effort to be a positive force for society and the environment.

Using the UN Goals as Our Compass

ByggVesta takes a holistic approach to sustainable value creation and works to ensure that our operations contribute to a better environment and a more sustainable future. From the first planning steps to the finished property, throughout the resident’s tenancy, and across the building’s entire life cycle. Through careful stakeholder and materiality analyses, we’ve identified where we can make the greatest difference and set clear targets, captured in our overall sustainability strategy.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals guide our work, and our actions support several of them. Here are a few examples:

3 Good Health and Well-Being
Non-Toxic Environment

We ensure building materials do not harm people or the environment, using tools like Byggvarubedömningen and thorough documentation.

Promoting Mental Health

Our courtyards and neighborhoods are designed to encourage community and a sense of safety. We design according to Safety Certification criteria to create the right conditions for feeling secure in the physical environment. By making neighborly connection simple, we foster places where people thrive.

7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy Efficiency

Advanced heat recovery and smart energy control reduce the need for additional energy. Supplied energy primarily comes from district heating, and electricity from renewable sources.

Read more about our energy management
10 Reduced Inequalities
Equality & Inclusion

Our responsibility extends beyond our buildings. Internally, we aim for a mix of competences and backgrounds to spur innovation. Through internships, part-time jobs, and partner collaborations, we help more people enter the job market. For those furthest from employment, we support targeted community initiatives to uplift entire areas.

Read more about our initiative in Rinkeby, Yalla Rinkeby
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Housing For All

We build for people in all life situations. Smart layouts create space for both work and relaxation, even for those with tighter budgets. In this way, we help counter overcrowding, support better school outcomes, and increase residents’ well-being.

Read more about our housing concepts
Responsible Consumption and Production
Resource Efficiency

We take a long-term view of resources. By using the right materials in the right place and optimizing construction, we reduce excess and waste. We prioritize easy replacement and reuse for durable solutions. Our well-insulated, thermally stable buildings add flexibility and efficiency in heating – helping ease pressure on the energy system. As a property owner, we enable sustainable lifestyles through energy-efficient homes and car-free options like transit, bikes, and sharing services. Upgraded recycling rooms promote sorting and reduce waste. Our Sustainability Addendum to the lease underlines our shared commitments from day one.

13 Climate Action
Climate

Climate change is a reality we can’t ignore. We see a tight link between resource efficiency and climate impact, and we work across all processes to save resources. In construction, we provide financial incentives to contractors for reducing climate impact. We assess our properties for risks to minimize vulnerabilities and build a resilient portfolio.

Read more about our climate ambitions
15 Life on Land
Biodiversity

Biodiversity underpins a stable climate. By planning our areas and courtyards with species richness in mind, we strengthen ecological resilience. Carefully chosen plantings create habitats for insects and birds. Our goal is to preserve biodiversity while creating attractive, pleasant environments for residents.