Sustainability policy
AF Bostäder’s sustainability policy is based on our statutes, core values, and vision. It also takes into account the sustainability issues that matter most to us – those we influence the most and those that have the greatest impact on our operations.
The policy provides guidance on how we work with sustainability. Our efforts are monitored through our sustainable operational targets, which are also linked to the global goals we have chosen to prioritise. Each year, we share how we work with sustainability and the results we achieve in our Sustainability Report.
AF Bostäder and Sustainability
As a student housing provider, we aim to contribute to a sustainable housing market in Lund and to the long-term sustainable development of society as a whole.
It is the responsibility of all employees and departments to ensure that AF Bostäder acts responsibly by developing and managing student housing with consideration for social, environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability. We also aim to inspire and enable sustainable choices.
AF Bostäder shall contribute to sustainable development by:
Social Sustainability
- Providing a safe, pleasant, and welcoming living environment based on good quality and service.
- Being a value-creating workplace with a good working environment for our employees.
- Encouraging participation and dialogue with customers, employees and other stakeholders.
- Upholding the equal value of all individuals, promoting diversity, and striving for gender equality.
- Creating conditions for community and good health for customers and employees.
Environmental Sustainability
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and continuously working to minimize our negative environmental and climate impact.
- Reduce the amount of energy we use and purchase.
- Reducing waste generation, increasing sorting, and promoting reuse.
- Preserving and enhancing biodiversity in our student housing areas.
- Climate-proofing our properties to strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards.
Economic Sustainability
- Responsibly managing our assets to create long-term viability and stability for the business.
- Making sustainable choices when purchasing goods and services.
- Conducting our operations with good business ethics and combating corruption.
- Work towards fair construction practices in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Swedish labour law.
- Promoting local community development.
Cultural Sustainability
- In line with the Swedish government's mission for a designed living environment (gestaltad livsmiljö), strive to design, preserve, and communicate about environments that are meaningful to students in Lund.
- Promote cultural experiences and social interaction.
- Support inclusion and a diversity of traditions.