Examples of solutions

Enabling sustainable development through innovative project solutions and practices.

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Heimdal High School, Norway

The new Heimdal High School (VGS) is the largest zero emissions building in Norway and one of the most environmentally friendly school facilities in the world – and precisely consideration for the environment was an ambition right from the beginning of the project process.

Middelfart city hall – sustainable from the get-go

Rambøll has helped the Municipality with the construction of a new city hall, where the environmental, social and economic sustainability is state-of-the-art.

Moving towards sustainable bus services in Norway

In Norway, the municipal bus service companies are working towards a shift from diesel to electric buses. This shift would mean a reduction in CO2 emissions, noise and local pollution, as well as a reduction of operating expenses.
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Deep Waste Heat Feasibility, Forest Road, London

Today, 38% of London’s domestic heat demand can be covered by utilising waste heat from the city. With the expansion of district heating networks in London, this number could rise to 63% by 2050.

Sustainable energy solutions for Lidl distribution centre, Finland

The global supermarket chain Lidl has just opened its third distribution centre in Finland. The +60,000 m2 building is the size of 10 football fields and operates 100% on renewable energy.

Measuring the sustainability impacts of Highways England

As part of developing a sustainability strategy, the Government-owned company Highways England needed to understand and establish a baseline for its total impact on sustainability. Ramboll was appointed to identify and quantify this impact.

Circular economy and toxic waste management in the EU

The EU has committed itself to a transition to a circular economy. This entails a decrease of landfilling of waste, an increase of recycling of materials and the realisation of a non-toxic environment. To help EU realise its commitments, Ramboll has put together a study that will enable informed management of waste and recycled materials.

Circular Economy incentives for construction products, Germany

The construction sector is one of the most resource-intensive sectors of the economy. Ramboll has helped the German Environment Agency conduct a study to evaluate options for strengthening recycling and setting incentives for use of recyclable materials.

Ör Centrum Sundbyberg - a sustainable residential project

Once finished Ör Centrum, not far from the centre of Stockholm, will be a vibrant, modern and above all an ecologically sustainable district: designed as one of the largest all-wood neighbourhoods, consisting of close to 4200 cubic meters of wood which will sequester approximately 3000 tons of carbon dioxide.

Smart Cycling

How can cities reduce congestion, noise and CO2-emissions and improve air quality and liveability? Our expert has the answer here.

Building resilience – Danish coasts and climate change

Although the number of sustainable buildings is on the rise, and the industry prefers to deliver sustainable buildings, so far client demand has been limited. See what it takes – and learn how sustainability measures significantly impact the result for the users of the building – and the price. Hint: If you thought sustainable equals expensive, you might be in for a surprise.

Life-cycle Engineering

How can you improve health and well-being while also reducing CO2-emissions, waste and cost over the entire lifecycle of a building? See our specialist’s answer here.

Resilient Flood-risk Management

How can you ensure that your city's investments in flood management and resiliency provide the necessary safety level and at the same time contribute to the city's livability?

When water creates community spirit

Denmark’s largest current climate adaption project, the "Blue-Green Garden City" in the town of Kokkedal, north of Copenhagen, has improved local residents' everyday life; environmentally, socially and culturally. Learn more about how, and hear from a local citizen how water has strengthened the community spirit.

Denmark’s most sustainable town hall

Although the number of sustainable buildings is on the rise, and the industry prefers to deliver sustainable buildings, so far client demand has been limited. See what it takes – and learn how sustainability measures significantly impact the result for the users of the building – and the price. Hint: If you thought sustainable equals expensive, you might be in for a surprise.

SDG: Making Global Goals Local

UN’s Global Goals (SDGs) are the centrepiece in mobilising stakeholders around sustainable development. Ramboll has engaged in several projects aiming at making the global goals relevant and applicable in a local context. This video explores two such projects; in Denmark and Sweden respectively.