Lena Hök, from Skanska, on Sustainable Constructions and Designing for Efficiency

Lena and Harald discuss the significant role of the construction industry in carbon emissions, the innovative approaches Skanska is taking to drive sustainability, and the importance of collaboration and leadership in achieving sustainability goals.

Lena shares her journey in sustainability, the challenges faced by the industry, and the future opportunities for innovation and impact.

Takeaways

• Skanska is a leading construction company focused on sustainability.
• The built environment contributes to 40% of global carbon emissions.
• Design efficiency is crucial in reducing emissions from construction.
• Innovative tools like EC3 help track carbon emissions in construction.
• Collaboration with partners like IKEA enhances sustainable housing solutions.
• Leadership in sustainability requires understanding the business model.
• Communication and knowledge sharing are vital for driving sustainability.
• The role of the CSO is evolving to be more strategic and integrated.
• Future opportunities lie in automating processes and enhancing safety in construction.