There was broad consensus in the room on June 24. Sweden needs stricter limits, in line with the EU’s climate goals and the transition already underway in the industry.
Rickard Nordin (C), spokesperson for climate and energy policy, put it this way:
“What provoked me the most when I read the National Board of Housing, Building, and Planning’s report was that it says: Those who are progressive want strict requirements. But there are those who haven’t come as far, so we have to set the bar lower. That means settling for less than the reasonable minimum. You’re adapting to those who aren’t frontrunners. You’re favoring those who’ve made the wrong decisions.”
Another issue that sparked strong reactions was the National Board of Housing, Building, and Planning’s proposal to repeal the current climate declaration on April 1, 2027, before the new regulations take effect. In practice, this creates a gap in climate requirements for three to four years, as it retroactively removes all requirements
When Anna Denell, Head of Sustainability at Vasakronan, said:
“We can’t understand this discrepancy. Can anyone explain the logic behind it?”
...the room fell completely silent.
The public comment period is now open. Plant will take an active role in the consultation process and contribute concrete proposals. We are currently gathering input for our response. Please feel free to contact us if you or your organization would like to share your perspective or be part of this effort!
Watch the recordinglater
Here you can see: Threshold values for the climate impact of buildings—What needs to be done now?
Thank you to everyone who participated for the important discussions. From left to right in the photo:
- Pelle Tunell, CEO and Founder, Plant (moderator)
- Johan Lins, Deputy CEO, Åke Sundvall
- Andreas Huss, until June 1: Coordinator, Sustainable Stockholm 2030 (RISE)
- Maria Sandell, Head of ESG, Heidelberg Materials Northern Europe
- Love Berger-Vieweg, Sustainability Specialist, Wingårdhs (Reduction Roadmap)
- Evelina Enochsson, Head of Certification and NollCO2, Sweden Green Building Council
- Maria Perzon, Group Sustainability Manager, Castellum
- Sara Borgström, Senior Consultant, Climate-Optimized Buildings, WSP
- Joakim Järrebring (S), Member of Parliament, spokesperson on housing policy, and leader of the Social Democratic Party delegation in the Committee on Civil Affairs
- Sara Gorton, Director of Sustainability and Innovation, Skanska
- Anna Denell, Sustainability Manager, Vasakronan
- Rickard Nordin (C), Member of Parliament, Spokesperson for Climate and Energy Policy
- David Josefsson (M), Member of Parliament, spokesperson on housing policy, and leader of the Moderate Party’s delegation in the Committee on Civil Affairs
Summary of the National Board of Housing, Building, and Planning's Proposal
