Responsible construction means that we seek to understand the impacts of our sourcing practices on people and the environment.


The materials used in construction often move through long supply chains. Along these chains, there may be impacts on the environment and the people that are not always visible in the day-to-day construction work. We strive to understand where these risks occur so that we are able to address them effectively in our operations.

How supply chain impacts are considered in practice

We consider the impacts of material procurement in our procurement planning and supplier collaboration, using a risk-based approach. Our work is guided by our human rights due diligence (HRDD) process, which helps us identify the procurement categories and supply chains where risks to people are most significant.

In practice, this means:

   

  • identifying risks by procurement category
  • including sustainability requirements for suppliers through contracts
  • engaging in dialogue with our suppliers on supply chain sustainability topic
  • considering sustainability aspects in procurement decision-making

Practical operating models at construction sites and in subcontracting chains are described in more detail on the Responsible Subcontracting page.

Monitoring and assessment

We assess how sustainability issues are integrated in procurement and supplier collaboration and continuously develop our practices based on lessons learned. Not all supply chain impacts can be measured or controlled precisely; therefore, the focus of monitoring is on learning, strengthening collaboration and continuously improving our practices.

Principles guiding our work

SDG Goals

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