Our environment

EAB provides products that, through their design and long service life, contribute to the efficient use of materials and resources. We also want to contribute to sustainable development by reducing the impact of our operations on both the local and global environment. This is achieved through continuous improvements, clear objectives and the commitment and motivation of all our employees. Our vision reflects our long-term responsibility: Built to last. For you. For us. For future generations.

Steel is the heart of our business

Steel is the main material used in our structures. It is a material with a long service life and good potential for recycling and reuse. Through carefully considered material choices and efficient material utilisation, we work to reduce resource consumption.

Our design philosophy is based on finding the right dimensions for each project. Our structures must withstand the loads and stresses they are exposed to, while using materials as efficiently as possible without compromising function or quality. We also work to increase the proportion of reused, recycled and fossil-free steel.

Production optimisation

Machine and material utilisation shall be optimised and made more efficient to reduce the need for materials and energy. Through technological development and optimised production processes, we work towards more efficient use of resources.

At our operations in Smålandsstenar, we use electricity with guarantees of origin from hydropower, electricity generated by our own solar panels and district heating produced from wood chips, among other energy sources. We also strive to minimise resource consumption when selecting packaging and transport solutions.

Waste and recycling

We aim to reduce the amount of waste generated and sort waste for recycling wherever possible. We strive to prevent pollution through the continuous development and maintenance of our manufacturing processes. This work also includes reducing the use of chemicals and solvents, as well as recycling and reusing water.

Climate impact and climate targets

EAB works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operations and value chain. Through annual greenhouse gas emissions calculations, we monitor our performance and progress towards our established targets.

For Scope 1 and 2, our target is to reduce emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 compared with 2024, and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035. These targets are primarily based on actual emissions reductions and improved energy efficiency. Any remaining emissions are to be neutralised through long-term, verified climate measures.

The largest share of our climate impact comes from purchased materials, particularly steel. For Scope 3, our target is to halve the carbon intensity per tonne of purchased steel by 2035 compared with 2024. At the same time, we monitor our total Scope 3 emissions annually.

Laws and regulations

Applicable laws and regulations shall be complied with, and we maintain an open and transparent approach towards the public and authorities. Our environmental management system in Smålandsstenar is certified according to ISO 14001 and is continuously monitored through established objectives, procedures and ongoing improvements.

Materials, surface treatments and processes

We strive to reduce the environmental impact of our products throughout their service life through carefully considered choices of materials and surface treatment methods. Processes and environmental performance are assessed alongside other requirements when selecting and evaluating suppliers.

EPD

EAB has developed Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for EAB Steel Buildings. An EPD reports a product’s environmental impact based on a life cycle assessment and within the scope specified in the declaration.

We currently have two EPDs for EAB Steel Buildings: one for powder-coated steel frames and one for hot-dip galvanised steel frames.

Sustainability work and reporting

We want to be transparent about our environmental work and how we strive to reduce our environmental and climate impact. Through our Sustainability Report, Climate Report and Sustainability Declaration, we report our results, objectives and ongoing improvements.

Documents

Here you will find our sustainability documents, Code of Conduct, policies, certificates and reports.