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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.

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Sustainable housing

Art interest became a tasteful reuse gallery

The Vildanden Art Exchange opened in March and was inaugurated with a premiere exhibition, canapés and sparkling wine. It all started when caretaker Jonas Ekman saw all the fine paintings that the students left in the bulky waste station, the Green Room.
Bokompakt from above with solar panels
Sustainable housing

New energy target focuses on solar panels

AF Bostäder has surpassed its latest energy target – to reduce consumption in the older properties of the portfolio by 10% between 2020 and 2024. The company has now formulated a new target, focusing on a reduction in the volume of purchased energy. Activities over the next five years will include increased investments in internal electricity production.
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Sustainable housing

Securing consistency through stronger inspection procedures

At AF Bostäder, all tenants are to be given an equal assessment of the condition of their housing. The company has therefore strengthened its procedures for move-out inspections.
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Sustainable housing

Major gains from increased waste sorting

Using broad initiatives, students are to be inspired to reduce their waste and increase their waste sorting. Reduced residual waste is good for the climate and environment and means cost-savings in waste management. During 2024, AF Bostäder deepened its cooperation with the waste management utility, Lunds Renhållningsverk, renovated waste rooms, opened an Art Exchange and launched the waste sorting campaign, Buzz of the month.