Land acquisitions
Land used and its location in relation to infrastructure and amenities have a significant impact on social and environmental aspects, directly in connection with production and indirectly through the future ability to live sustainably. Ahead of land acquisitions, we examine the conditions applying to the site we purchase and analyse its potential for long-term sustainability.
Project planning
The design and planning phase is key to our long-term indirect social and environmental impact. In collaboration with public authorities and other stakeholders, through dialogue with the local community and our customers, Bonava aims to create happy neighbourhoods for the many.
Our Code of Conduct and compliance programme provide support and guidance to ensure that contacts with authorities and suppliers are handled correctly, including minimising the risk of bribery or unethical practices. Design and decisions about materials choices determine whether planned housing units can be counted in the affordable segment, the indoor environment they will provide and their environmental impact during production and the remainder of the neighbourhood’s life cycle.
Project execution
Bonava’s projects are carried out under own management, with turnkey contracts or split contracts. Our main direct impact on sustainability occurs during the execution of projects. Production of most housing units involves ground work that can affect the water table and surrounding areas. Remediation of earlier contamination may also be necessary. Transport to and from the construction site, energy for production, materials used and waste have a direct and indirect environmental impact. How the work is carried out has an impact on working conditions, including the health and safety of the people who spend time on the construction site. Noise, dust and light pollution can directly disrupt the lives of neighbours. Through demands on and control of our suppliers and subcontractors, Bonava can indirectly have a positive effect on human rights, working conditions, the environment and anti-corruption considerations outside its own operations.
Customer service
After completion, our impact is largely indirect. Final inspection, remedial measures, fine-tuning of installations, maintenance opportunities and instructions are key factors. Through collaboration agreements or by providing contracts, we can also have a significant indirect impact on sustainability, for example, by supporting customers in their choice of service and maintenance providers as well as power supply contracts. Bonava can have a further indirect social and environmental impact by facilitating cooperation among residents and by providing them with information and support in order to use their buildings and the surrounding area for a sustainable lifestyle.
Limitations
From the perspective of the entire value chain, Bonava’s main impact on people and the environment primarily lies outside the organisation. A value-driven workplace is the aspect that primarily influences the organisation internally. A circular production model, health and safety, diversity and compliance have a significant impact within the organisation itself and in the surrounding world.
