To Heimstaden, sustainability is the only way forward - a core strategic pillar, integrated in our operations. Our sustainable mindset goes beyond creating sustainable homes and neighbourhoods, we also address society's challenges like climate change, segregation, and housing shortages.
Our values are rooted in our Scandinavian heritage:
Welfare System
No one left behind
Equality
Opportunity for all
Social Balance
Resources are divided
Sustainable Mindset
Care for our planet
Society Contribution, Inspiration, and Enrichment.
The road to mitigating climate and social challenges is long. Heimstaden is transparent about our status and how we will reach our goals. Our most important KPIs from 2021 are:
Scope 1 & 2 emissions from energy purchased by Heimstaden and used in its properties – FY 2021
Scope 1 & 2 emissions from energy purchased by Heimstaden and used int its properties – FY 2021
with 2,321 social leases, in our portfolio, for socio-economically challenged people – FY 2021. (FY 2020: 1,943 social leases)
Sustainable Mindset is one of Heimstaden’s four strategic pillars, supported by an underlying sustainability strategy and group-wide sustainability targets covering environmental, social and governance aspects.
Received a CDP score of B, surpassing the average score of our peer group.
Set new climate targets and a detailed climate roadmap to be in alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement goal.
Pledged 7 billion to meet climate targets
Begun performing climate risk and vulnerability assessment in our properties
Implemented ESG criteria in our investment and acquisition process.
*for Heimstaden Bostad