A Deep Green project is one that achieves zero environmental impact on at least three of the six core areas, covering energy, carbon, materials and water.
They are:
- net zero primary energy
- near-zero carbon in construction
- zero waste
- zero hazardousmaterials
- zero unsustainable materials
- net zero water for buildings and zero potable water for civil and infrastructure construction
Measurement of green in Skanska Color Palette
Vanilla: the construction process, product performance or operation of the facility is in compliance with applicable laws, codes and standards.
Green: the construction process, product performance or operation of the facility is beyond compliance, but not yet at a point where it can be considered to have near-zero environmental impact.
Deep Green: the construction process, product performance or operation of the facility has a near-zero impact on the environment and thereby future-proofs our projects.
View the Skanska Color Palette (PDF).