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2020
Going circular in urban areas to combat climate change
As much as nine per cent of carbon emissions stem from the production of construction materials. In order to curb this, from 2020 the EU has decided that 70 per cent of all construction waste must be recycled. “Tear down and build new has become the norm. The need for climate action is urgent as… Read more
Change in number of shares and votes in Sweco AB (publ)
In November, the number of shares and votes in Sweco AB (publ) increased as a result of the share split (ratio 3:1) that was resolved by Sweco AB’s extraordinary General Meeting on October 22, 2020, through which each existing share was split into three new shares of the same class. As of November 30, 2020,… Read more
Implementation of share split in Sweco AB (publ)
As previously communicated, the Extraordinary General Meeting of Sweco AB (publ) (“Sweco”) on October 22, 2020, resolved in favour of a split of the company’s shares whereby each existing share of the company is divided into three shares of the same class (ratio 3:1). The following applies for the share split: The last day of… Read more
Interim report January – September 2020 Sweco AB (publ)
July–September 2020 Net sales decreased to SEK 4,547 million (4,623) EBITA increased to SEK 417 million (384), margin 9.2 per cent (8.3) EBIT increased to SEK 404 million (361), margin 8.9 per cent (7.8) Profit after tax increased to SEK 295 million (249), corresponding to SEK 2.49 per share (2.12) January–September 2020 Net sales increased to… Read more
Many cities lack climate adaptation plans
The worst flooding disaster in more than 100 years recently hit southern France and northern Italy, with the French coastal city of Nice as one of those hit the worst. Extreme climate-related weather events in our cities are expected to occur with increasing frequency and size during the coming decades. Today, however, only 26 percent… Read more
Sweco develops high-tech urban district in southern China
“We are very proud to be able to contribute our expertise in architecture and sustainable urban planning to an assignment that will impact many people for many years to come,” said Daan Cedergren, acting President of Sweco Architects in Sweden. Sweco won the assignment in an international competition and inauguration is planned to take place… Read more
Resolutions at Sweco AB’s Extraordinary General Meeting
The Extraordinary General Meeting in Sweco AB on October 22, 2020, passed the following resolutions. Dividend The General Meeting resolved, as proposed by the Board of Directors, on a dividend distribution to the shareholders of SEK 3.10 per share, in total SEK 367 million. The dividend distribution is in addition to the dividend distribution resolved… Read more
Sweco part of designing the second phase of Tampere Tramway – important step in Tampere’s journey towards carbon neutrality by 2030
”We are extremely pleased that Sweco is part of Tampere’s journey towards carbon neutrality by 2030. The decision to extend the new tramway strengthens our climate friendly transportation and sustainable urban development. The Tramway Alliance has already worked together successfully with the first phase and continuing with the same partners is important for the successful… Read more
Sweco acquires Norwegian TAG Arkitekter
The acquisition is in line with Sweco’s growth strategy to establish a leading position in all core markets and in all service areas where the company operates. Sweco started as an architectural firm in 1958 and has grown out of the conviction of the strength of combining architectural and engineering consulting services. “I am very… Read more
Our cities: Ecological deserts or biodiverse hotspots?
Since 1970 close to 70 per cent of wild animals, birds and fish have vanished, according to the WWF Living Planet Report 2020. According to the UN’s own Global Biodiversity Outlook, not one of its 20 objectives set in 2010 to limit the damage inflicted on the natural world by 2020 have been fully met.… Read more
Anna Elisabeth Olsson
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