Veidekke ASA - Community Report 2008

The CEO on Corporate Responsibility

Social Responsibility and profitability go hand in hand

Companies with a commitment to corporate social responsibility are more profitable in the long run. Several surveys undertaken during the last few years support this.

Substitution

Substitution reduces the risk of damage to health and the environment

Veidekke is working actively to limit the use of substances hazardous to health and the environment in its operations. Substitution and a close cooperation with suppliers are key concepts in this context.

Waste management

Recycling reduces annual CO₂ emissions by 3.5 million tonnes

Waste management and recycling pays off, from a financial as well as environmental perspective. In 2009, the total waste management market in Norway is worth around BNOK 13. The industry helps save great amounts of CO₂ every year.

The Klimaveien project

Klimaveien – a joint effort to reduce CO₂ emissions

Klimaveien is a community effort to reduce CO₂ emissions from the production and use of roads in Norway. The aim is to reduce the emissions by 1 million tonnes per year. Kolo Veidekke is well underway toward its goal.

TellHus

New technology ensures lower costs and a better environment

. Veidekke shall meet the climate challenge with innovation and development of new technology. The TellHus concept reduces energy consumption by 25 per cent and CO2 emissions by 50 per cent.

Community Report 2008

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The CEO on Corporate Responsibility

Social Responsibility and profitability go hand in hand

Substitution

Substitution reduces the risk of damage to health and the environment

Waste management

Recycling reduces annual CO2 emissions by 3.5 million tonnes

The Klimaveien project

Klimaveien – a joint effort to reduce CO2 emissions

TellHus

New technology ensures lower costs and a better environment

Recycling reduces annual CO₂ emissions by 3.5 million tonnes

Klimaveien – a joint effort to reduce CO₂ emissions