Biodiversity

Case studies

At Strömbrytaren in Norrköping, the planning programme includes green courtyards designed to provide ecosystem services such as shade, cooling and improved microclimates. Hard surfaces are limited to reduce heat islands, with permeable, light materials used to improve air circulation. The courtyards are also connected to the nearby woodland, creating a continuous green structure that supports biodiversity. In parallel, stormwater is managed through specially designed planting beds and ponds, linked to a larger floodplain for filtration before water reaches Motala Stream.

At Vätet in Norrköping, Slättö has worked with the tenant Stadium to house a local population of protected salamanders. The project includes ditches and ponds constructed to support the species’ habitat while still allowing development, combining biodiversity preservation with functional land use.

At Berga Äng in Linköping, construction has been adapted to accommodate spruce bark beetles, identified as a key species in the area. By preserving habitats for these beetles, the project supports local ecological processes, while the development’s green areas are designed to sustain a wider variety of species.

Water and waste

Reducing water use and waste lowers environmental impact, while strong performance in these areas supports environmental certifications that are important to tenants and future buyers. Slättö targets increased coverage of waste and water data to enhance transparency.

Slättö manages water and waste through a mix of technical upgrades in standing assets and structured requirements in development projects.

In standing assets, Slättö has implemented automatic meter readings and leak detection systems across parts of its logistics and light industrial portfolio. In part of its old-stock residential portfolio, Klippudden, older fixtures have been replaced with high-efficiency alternatives.

In development projects, water efficiency is integrated from the design stage. Slättö requires high-efficiency fixtures, leak detection systems, and commissioning of water systems. It also uses Smartvatten for post-construction monitoring during the holding period. In residential projects, sub-meters track individual tenant water use, with billing based on actual consumption,

On waste, Slättö aims to certify its logistics and light industrial portfolio under Miljöbyggnad iDrift, which includes requirements for waste management, four waste sorting bins and compliance with Sweden’s food waste rules. In development, waste is measured in line with certification standards such as Miljöbyggnad Silver, including separation facilities and monitoring of hazardous and non-hazardous waste on site. Every development project has a waste management plan.