Sustainability

Sustainable well-being, affordable apartments, a society that enhances the state of nature and human well-being, developing partnerships and cooperation networks, as well as making sustainability work visible – for example, these objectives are part of sustainability at Hoas. Our sustainability goals are outlined in the sustainability strategy, which guides our actions until 2030.

Carbon dioxide emissions Carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere, which contribute to climate warming.

Virgin natural resources Any material sourced from nature.

Biodiversity The diversity of living nature, which ensures the conditions for life on Earth.

Inclusivity An equal and non-discriminatory approach that involves and includes everyone.

Gray economy A part of legal business and commercial activities where statutory payments and taxes are neglected.

Renewable energy sources Examples include hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal energy captured by heat pumps, and biogas.

Emission compensation Emissions are offset by capturing the same amount of carbon dioxide elsewhere, for which a designated price is paid.

Whistle blowing channel A reliable channel for reporting suspected misconduct.

Double materiality analysis An analysis that considers both the impacts of an entity on the environment and society, as well as the effects of sustainability factors on the entity, taking into account risks and opportunities.

CSRD The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.