An environmental certificate is a third-party verified confirmation of environmentally responsible practices in your construction project or property management. Environmental certification boosts your property’s value by demonstrating that environmental targets have been met and that sustainable development principles are being adhered to.
Our experts ensure a smooth certification process for your project, from selecting the appropriate certification to project completion. We also provide ongoing environmental certification consultancy, including LEED EB certifications and RTS (Rakennustiedon ympäristöluokitus) environmental classifications during the operational phase.
With an environmental classification system, you can measure, verify, and compare the environmental impacts of your property and construction projects.
"We guide your project to successfully meet the targets set by environmental certification."
We assist with certification of new and renovation construction projects
Both investors and end-users compare properties based on their environmental sustainability. Environmental certification is a trusted and respected way to verify the efficiency of your project and the environmental performance of your building.
We support you in achieving environmental certification for your new build or renovation project. Certifying your project can help reduce costs and may be a prerequisite for green financing under the EU taxonomy, which typically offers more favourable terms than conventional funding.
Certification can be integrated into the overall management of your construction project. We also assist you when applying for certification for an existing property, focusing on improving the building’s features, maintenance or operations. Environmental certificates related to property management must be renewed as required by the certification standards.
Environmental certification incorporates sustainable development goals into the planning and construction of your property. We help identify high-quality structural or building services solutions tailored to your project that meet certification criteria. You will be empowered to make sustainable and low-carbon choices, positively impacting the property’s long-term energy consumption and reducing maintenance costs.
Guidance on choosing the right environmental certification
We assist you in selecting the appropriate level of environmental classification based on your project’s goals and budget constraints.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Assessment Method) is Europe’s leading, systematic, and transparent environmental certification system for construction, which takes into account national practices and environmental objectives.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely recognised international environmental certification. It ensures design, construction, operation, and maintenance adhere to stringent environmental targets. Properties are rated across four levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
RTS Environmental Classification is tailored for project owners in Finland, as it considers local conditions, legislation, and the diversity of the property stock. RTS guarantees the implementation of sustainable development principles and the use of the best national practices.
Joutsenmerkki is the most well-known and respected environmental label in the Nordic countries. It certifies the environmental friendliness, healthiness, and safety of a project throughout its entire lifecycle.
Environmental expertise for every stage of the lifecycle
In addition to environmental certification, our experts provide lifecycle consulting for your property, including carbon footprint calculation with defined targets and measures, as well as EU taxonomy advisory services to support financing applications for your sustainable project. You can count on us as a trusted partner for both your project development and property development needs.
Jarkko Koskipalo vice president, cost and lifecycle management+358 400 174 077 jarkko.koskipalo
