Effort for biodiversity
In the urban areas, we can make an effort that supports a rich and varied animal and plant life. No one can solve the biodiversity crisis alone, but together we can make a difference. If we all rethink planting and care, we can maintain and increase biodiversity.
Together we can make a difference
As humans, we depend on a strong biodiversity and the ecosystems formed by bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals on land and in water. But our world is in a biodiversity crisis. One million out of the Earth's eight million species and plants are threatened with extinction.
When we build, we draw on the planet's raw materials. They are not unlimited, and biodiversity can be strongly affected where the extraction of the raw materials takes place.
That is why what is called "off-site" biodiversity is so crucial. This is where the greatest impact occurs, far away from the construction sites.
Not only far away
But the threat to biodiversity is not only something that happens far away. It is something that happens right here with us, where we live and work. Especially in urban areas, where we must learn to support a rich and varied animal and plant life, and find new solutions in construction for housing and business.
This is what is called "on-site" biodiversity, where solutions must be found on the individual plots – and preferably also across plots.
Together we can make a difference. This is the cornerstone of Skanska's biodiversity strategy in Denmark.
Collaboration and knowledge sharing
The biodiversity strategy will be further developed and continuously adapted in the coming years. Improved biodiversity cannot be achieved alone. We will seek collaborations with public and private actors on local, concrete initiatives and more overarching joint efforts.
We will work openly and transparently on the subject and we will share knowledge, experiences, and solutions.
Therefore, it is also natural for us to participate in the City of Copenhagen's partnership for biodiversity. A partnership that brings together the largest landowners in the municipality across boundaries. Similar collaborations will be natural for us to participate in.
The entire Skanska group places great emphasis on reducing CO₂ emissions. There is now also a focus on addressing the biodiversity crisis, where construction can also make a difference in urban nature:
This is primarily by developing sites with low natural value and supporting more biodiversity by rethinking planting plans and maintenance activities as well as examining construction processes and material suppliers more closely.