CO₂ Reduced at Fossil-Free Worksite

The 100-year-old ‘Slakthusområdet’ area of Stockholm city center in Sweden is undergoing a transformation. At the halfway point on Sweden’s largest fossil-free job site 1,808 tons of CO₂ have already been reduced, exceeding expectations. Stockholm City’s high demands for a fossil-free and emission-free project have been crucial. On this ground-breaking pilot project, Stockholm City and Skanska are collaborating with Volvo CE to reduce climate impact.

The use of electric equipment accounts for 421 tons, the remaining 840 tons are due to the use of HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel and 547 tons is due to a reduction in transport and the reuse of excavated materials or ‘circular construction’ methods.

“What we are doing at Slakthusområdet shows that sustainable construction sites are not just for the future, they’re already here - electrified, more efficient and with an improved working environment. At Volvo CE, we want to encourage more cities to follow Stockholm’s example and include emission-free requirements in their contracts. Procurement is the key to transition – make demands and the solutions will be found. This is how we will accelerate the development to a sustainable future.” said Tora Leifland, Head of Public Affairs at Volvo CE.

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