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Sustainability in the long term

AF Bostäder owns, manages, and develops good and affordable housing for active students in Lund. The accommodations are intended to be pleasant, long-term sustainable, and contribute both to the development of Lund and to a vibrant cityscape. Our operations are guided by a long-term sustainability perspective, taking into account economic, social, and environmental goals, as well as climate objectives.

As part of both property management and new construction, we are pursuing initiatives for secure living environments, climate-friendly building techniques, efficient energy solutions, reduced emissions, improved waste management, cleaner stormwater, and biodiversity. We also aim to inspire our tenants to make sustainable choices in their daily lives, for example, regarding energy and water consumption, waste sorting, and the circular economy.


Ekotipset against a pink background. Around it there are bottles with cleaning materials.
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Clean sustainably with Eco-Hacks!

It’s now easier to thoroughly clean the corridor – with gentle cleaning agents! The students have received a special edition of the book “Städa hållbart med Ekotipset” (Clean Sustainably with Eco-Hacks), along with eco-friendly cleaning materials.

An illustration of a forest with two footprints in the middle made of trees.
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Making indirect emissions visible is a major challenge

Since 2016, AF Bostäder has reported – and considerably reduced – emissions from its own operations, from purchased energy and from business travel. In line with the aims of Climate Neutral Lund, we are continuing to track down other indirect emissions.

A flee market
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Things get a new life at second-hand market

In September, AF Bostäder organised its first second-hand market and many things switched owners – from students to students. Simple, social, enjoyable and, of course, circular.

Image of Pireus from above
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Welcome to Pireus – AF Bostäder’s first Nordic Swan-labelled student housing area!

At Kämnärsrätten, AF Bostäder is conducting one of Sweden’s largest initiatives for long-term sustainable student housing. Pireus was inaugurated in 2023, and in two stages around 250 students have moved into a green and inviting place with space for both socialising and seclusion. All in a living environment so sound and climate-friendly that it has been awarded the Nordic Swan label.

Two students are sitting in a courtyard, studying.
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Climate-friendly outdoor spaces for friends

From the starting point of sustainable operational goals and the issues that the company’s stakeholders care about, AF Bostäder’s design of outdoor environments is based increasingly on sustainability. Here, there is scope for security and enjoyment, as well as climate adaption and biodiversity.

Four students sit around a table in the courtyard of Gylleholm.
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NUDGE led to lower consumption and new knowledge

Within the scope of the NUDGE energy network, AF Bostäder is expected to reduce energy consumption at Gylleholm by 30%. Collaboration within the network has also led to new knowledge.