S USTAI NABLE SOCI ET Y
Some of our offerings within Sustainable society
Climate calculation for buildings
Reuse and circular flows
The climate impact from construction must be reduced in order for the construction sector to be able to become climate neutral. If the calculations are of insufficient quality, we will miss the target. For this reason, IVL has developed the Construction Sector’s Environmental Calculation Tool (BM) for those who want to perform calculations themselves, as well as a comprehensive service package for those who instead want to order climate calculations or introduce climate requirements in procurement.
IVL helps you and your operation to use your resources so that you can both reduce climate impact and increase business benefit. A circular working method is not only good for the environment, but also creates tangible value for you and your operation. In addition, it can often create social values through a more sustainable society and sustainable lifestyles. Our experts will help you to get the circular processes up and running. Calculation, valuation and analysis – using customised methods and models, we will find ways for your business to become more cost-effective and circular.
A BOU T T H E T O OL
BM contains a ready-made database of climate data for the construction resources that are used on the Swedish market. The construction resources handled in the tool have been selected to meet the requirements according to Miljöbyggnad 3.0, which refers to basic construction and load-bearing parts. By working on the basis of the quantity calculation for a building, input data is obtained for BM, which then calculates the climate impact from material production, transport and construction output for the materials included in the building. Other phases of a building’s life cycle can also be calculated for the construction project, although this is performed outside of BM. W H Y USE BM ?
The tool is based on the data produced during the design of a building. The tool contains a ready-made database of climate data for the construction resources that are used on the Swedish market. This means that you can obtain an average value immediately that describes a building’s climate impact in Sweden. This value can then be used to make improvements to the building in question.
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W E H E L P YOU W IT H :
• Mapping, analysis and calculations regarding how you can reduce your waste by optimising your spaces and your use of resources, as well as by reusing or recycling your resources. • Valuation and analysis to create streamlined flows and business models for recycled material. • Innovation, development, testing and implementation of solutions for increased reuse. • Opportunities for partnerships regarding research and development initiatives with others in the sector. • Strategies, planning and process support in order to transform the operation for reuse. • Cooperation regarding reuse, through the national collaboration platform Centre for Circular Construction, which is led by IVL. • Advice and practical guidance on how reuse can be complemented with the sharing of e.g. laundries, meeting rooms and workshops, through working methods and business models.
IVL SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
