Lunds Kommuns Fastighets AB (LKF) has placed sustainability at the centre of its corporate strategy, aligning with the municipality’s target of becoming climate neutral by 2030. The company’s approach is to make it easier for tenants to live sustainably in their daily lives. This means not only reducing the environmental footprint of housing, but also promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and social cohesion across neighbourhoods.
Energy efficiency and smarter use
One branch of the strategy is energy supply and monitoring. Individual metering of electricity, heating, and water helps reduce consumption and costs, while also raising awareness among tenants. The system is encompassed in daily operations, with incentives for tenants to lower their usage. By combining technical innovation with tenant engagement, LKF improves efficiency while supporting climate goals.
Sustainable mobility solutions
To encourage greener transport, LKF has introduced car and bike pools, giving residents shared access to vehicles and bicycles. The service reduces reliance on private car ownership, lowers emissions, and provides affordable, flexible mobility options. A complementary “cycling school” helps children and adults learn to ride safely, promoting both health and participation in society.
Recycling, reuse, and community building
Sustainability at LKF also extends to resource use. Joint meetings focused on recycling and reuse allow tenants to drop off and collect items in a festive, community-building setting. With music, food, and social interaction, these activities promote circular economy practices while strengthening neighbourly ties and a sense of security.
Outcomes and Impact
Together, these initiatives form a comprehensive sustainability strategy that combines environmental, social, and economic goals. Tenants benefit from lower costs, better mobility options, and stronger community connections. For LKF, the strategy supports operational efficiency, contributes to climate neutrality targets, and enhances tenant satisfaction.
Lessons Learned
The LKF experience shows the importance of inserting sustainability in both housing operations and community life. Key success factors include integrating technical solutions with social engagement, offering services free of charge or at low cost, and aligning corporate strategy with municipal climate targets. By combining energy efficiency, mobility, and reuse under one strategy, LKF has created a replicable model for housing providers aiming to make sustainable living part of everyday life.
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