Sustainability

The foundation for K2A’s sustainability work is the conviction that sustainability drives long‑term profitability and reduces risk in a residential property company. Climate and energy costs, access to capital, municipal priorities and tenant expectations all shape the conditions for the real estate business.

K2A is ranked #1 among listed real estate companies in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, GRESB.

K2A’s sustainability model in practice

K2A’s model spans the entire value chain, ensuring that improvements in one stage quickly generate impact in the next:

Development and production

Sustainability analyses and climate‑risk assessments when evaluating buildable land; timber frame construction and industrialised production methods that reduce the climate impact of the construction phase; supplier requirements regarding materials and processes; and environmentally certified new construction using the Nordic Swan Ecolabel or an equivalent certification.

Property management

Connected, data‑driven operations that reduce energy demand and stabilise the indoor climate; self‑generated solar power or other renewable electricity; climate‑risk assessments and measures to prevent climate‑related impacts.

Ambitious sustainability targets

K2A’s sustainability targets set the direction for how the company strengthens climate benefits, resource efficiency and social sustainability throughout the value chain. The targets act as a driver for long‑term value creation and for developing a property portfolio with low climate impact and high resilience.

Governance and reporting

Quantitative follow‑up and reporting in accordance with established standards provide transparency and help investors evaluate K2A’s sustainability performance, while openness about the company’s results in the global GRESB assessment enables comparability with peers.

Financing and transparency

Whether through equity or debt financing, anyone investing in K2A should be confident that capital is directed toward a business with consistently high sustainability performance. Clear frameworks and external reviews provide the foundation for transparency, comparability and a uniform assessment of the company’s sustainability performance.

GRESB Sector Leader 2025

K2A is ranked #1 among listed real estate companies in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, GRESB.

04/15/2025

Sustainability Report 2024

K2A's Sustainability Report is available in Swedish only.