Strategies to combat heatwaves in European cities
The impacts of heatwaves are already being felt worldwide. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of heatwave days increased by 94 per cent globally compared to the period from 1986 to 2005. Read more
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Sweco’s comprehensive approach to industrial symbiosis
Industrial symbiosis is created by using waste from one operation as a resource in another operation and is a subset of the circular economy. It is a method for increasing industrial circularity by promoting transactions of information and residues to provide economic and environmental synergies in a network of industry actors. Read more
Building heatwave resilience
Europe, the continent where warming is accelerating at the most alarming rate, faces a critical challenge: urban heatwave adaptation. A new Sweco study highlights this critical issue, revealing that European cities are struggling to keep pace with adaptation measures for the escalating heatwaves. Read more
Transforming transport: How the automotive industry is going green
Transport CO2 emissions grew by 1.7% annually from 1990 to 2022 and must decrease by over 3% per year by 2030 to meet Net-Zero Emissions by 2050. Achieving this requires strong regulations, financial incentives, and investments in electric vehicles, power-to-X technologies, and biofuels. Read more
The road to green steel: Obstacles and opportunities
The steel industry has taken a leading role in the industrial sector’s green transition by leveraging smart manufacturing and green technology. Several startups have emerged in the steel sector, taking advantage of the green transition and the opportunity to build from scratch. Read more
The new energy solutions paving the way for greener industries
The global energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation as it shifts towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind. This transition is essential for mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable energy future. Read more
Mapping of circular urban economy cases across Europe –results webinar
Mapping of circular urban economy cases across Europe –results webinar 4th of June, 2024. Delve into best-practice cases of circular urban economies in Europe. Read more
Driving green innovation in the steel industry
Steel is an essential building block of the modern society, found in everything from towering skyscrapers to humble household items. While vital, steel production leaves a significant environmental footprint, accounting for 8 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, which is more than any other heavy industry. Read more
Concrete solutions for a greener cement industry
The total volume of cement production worldwide reached an estimated 4.1 billion tonnes in 2022. Back in 1995, the total global production of cement amounted to just 1.39 billion tonnes, an indication of the extent that the construction industry has grown in recent decades. Read more
The driving forces towards a net-zero industrial sector
During the last decade, the industrial sector has gone from slow movers to a green transition, which today can best be described as a race towards net zero. No-one wants to be left behind, neither companies nor countries. Read more