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SKANSKA’s commercial development business unit in CEE

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ESG Real Estate Leader of the Year, CEE
Skanska's commitment to sustainability is not just an element but the core of our business strategy, being reported from 1997. As validated by SBTi, o climate goals are science-based and aligned with the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement. We aim for net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 and significant reductions by 2030. For the second consecutive year in June 2023 Skanska has been named “Climate Leader in Europe” on the prestigious ranking by the Financial Times and Statista. Our multi-stakeholder model allows us to work closely with communities, customers, and partners to co-create innovative, climate-smart solutions. Beyond constructing buildings, we aim to shape sustainable, resilient spaces and communities, fulfilling our collective responsibility to support healthy living for future generations. This integrated approach defines our leadership in sustainability, setting industry benchmarks and seizing opportunities within challenges.
Name of the company
SKANSKA’s commercial development business unit in CEE
Name of the president or managing director
Katarzyna Zawodna-Bijoch
The company ESG reporting mode (short description)
As regulatory and societal demands increase, we want to meet those expectations responsibly by offering full transparency in accurate, relevant, and quality sustainability reporting. Skanska has been reporting on its environmental impact since 1997, until 2001 in the form of dedicated “Environmental reports”, between 2002 and 2018 in the form of “Sustainability reports” and since 2019 sustainability has been reported jointly with the annual report to demonstrate the strategic importance of this area.
Green certificates obtained for the investments developed or purchased by your company
H2Offices LEED Plat. Jun‘23 P180 LEED Plat. Mar‘23 Equilibrium 2 RoGBC - Net Zero Carbon Buildings prelim. cert. Jun’22; LEED Plat. Mar‘23 Nowy Rynek D LEED Plat.; Jul’22; WELL Gold Jun‘23 Spark C WELL Commercial Interior recert. in Poland and in CEE Sept‘22 High5ive C WELL Core & Shell Gold Aug‘23
The company activities in environmental protection
1st circular demolition at Mercury project Prague kicked off Taking our projects through certification processes and obtaining relevant certificates Low-carbon and circular solutions (e.g. low-emission concrete Vertua®, recycled steel, aluminum, glass, etc.) Climate-smart solutions in the neighborhood of our projects (e.g.air-cleaning pavements/concrete) Green-energy powered buildings; Water savings up to 70% compared to benchmark building Climate Day 2023 (3rd edition) for employees and clients
The company activities in social responsibility
Support employee activism (LGBTQ+ and disabilities networks), gender balance, reduce the pay gap, and promote female talents. Placemaking for local communities (playgrounds, greenery, parcel pick up, basketball court), bike-friendly amenities, barrier-free design. Share expertise (LGBT+ "Safe havens" report, "Neurodiversity in the office" report) to create inclusive workplaces.
The company activities in the corporate governance issue
Supplier Code of Conduct in place, throughout our supply chain to be sure that actions taken on our behalf are in accordance with the Skanska Values; We act in line with anti-bribery & sanction policies. We are among the few who run ethical check-ups; We are transparent in every way - sustainability reporting has been our tradition for nearly 25 years Our projects receive proof of quality by independent certifications: LEED, WELL, WELL Health-Safety Rating, Building Without Barriers (PL)
The company website
www.goup.skanska.com