The management of Metrostav Norge AS supports proactive environmental management. We believe that having a positive influence on clients, third parties, and suppliers will contribute to the sustainable development of human society. Metrostav Norge AS is a construction company that carries out demanding transportation infrastructure projects. Therefore, the management system and processes are set up to comply with all binding legislation, including relevant standards. Our goal is for all involved parties to see us as a company that behaves responsibly toward the environment.
The company’s management is committed to:
- Complying with applicable provisions in all legal and other requirements, i.e., laws, regulations, and directives related to environmental protection; cooperating with relevant national and local authorities, as well as stakeholders at Metrostav Norge AS locations, in full respect of national and regional environmental policies
- Cooperating with business partners to promote the principles of sustainable company development
- Implementing cost-effective and preventive measures in energy consumption; supporting the reduction of gas emissions related to climate change
- Reducing the amount of harmful emissions generated during the implementation of construction projects, the use of vehicles, and stationary emission sources
- Selecting and using materials that are not harmful to humans or the environment
- Minimizing negative impacts on water, landscape, and soil quality
- Reducing the use of water resources, protecting them, and recycling water
- Taking care to protect fauna, flora, and their ecosystems
- Promoting the principle of waste prevention before recycling; prioritizing the use of waste over disposal, and where that’s not possible, disposing of waste in an environmentally friendly manner
- Expanding the established system of continuous employee education with a program aimed at increasing awareness of environmental protection
- Regularly inspecting and improving the company’s environmental management system in line with the requirements of the EN ISO 14001 standard, including setting and reviewing environmental goals and targets