Miljöbyggnad
"Miljöbyggnad" is Sweden's leading environmental certification of buildings where the building's environmental performance is reviewed by a third party. The aim of the environmental classification system is to contribute to a more sustainable construction and property sector. There are three different levels of certification that a property can achieve – Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The assessment covers three areas: energy, indoor environment and materials.
In order to achieve certification, there are a number of requirements that must be met regarding how the building is designed, projected and constructed. What is checked is:
• Energy use
• Indoor environment in terms of sound, air quality, thermal climate and daylight
• Material selection for new production and use of building materials
Bathroom products are affected by these requirements but cannot be certified but only fulfill the recommendations within the various certification levels. Calculations and follow-ups take place on the entire property's consumption, where our products are an important part of the total energy consumption.
Properties classified according to Miljöbyggnad meet the requirements to be able to take out more favorable loans at a lower interest rate, so-called "Green mortgages". Even those who live in a certified building can get a more favorable mortgage with some banks.
A selection of products that fulfills the demands in "Miljöbyggnad" - Gold
A selection of products that fulfills the demands in "Miljöbyggnad" - Silver
Selected certification systems
We have chosen to work with a range of different certification systems where our products can influence and contribute to more sustainable properties. Here you can read more about the systems and which products we have that meet the requirements for each system.
EU taxonomy
EU definition and tools for identifying and comparing environmentally sustainable investments.
EPD
An environmental product declaration that objectively describes the environmental characteristics of goods and services from a life cycle perspective.
BREEAM
The most common system for environmental certification in Europe with requirements that the property strongly contributes to a better environment.
Säker Vatten installation
Swedish industry regulations with the aim of reducing the risk of i.a. water damage, legionella spread and burns.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
A tool for buildings that are better for the environment, the climate and the residents.
LEED
The most internationally known assessment system with a focus on design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Energy classification
A Swedish standard for energy classification of tap water fittings where the mixer's energy performance and function are compared.
Type approval /
CE marking
Technical requirements for a product category at European or national level.
Building product assessments
Assesses construction-related products based on their environmental impact during the life cycle.
A more sustainable bathroom life with Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg has long been a pioneer, powering the development of sustainable sanitary products for the bathroom since the early 1900s. The current trend is for us all to be smarter in all aspects of our lives so as to establish a lifestyle that protects our planet. And once again, our ambition is to take the lead and show the way.
Test Gustavsberg's smart energy calculator
Changing faucets can be a quick and easy way to make the bathroom, kitchen and home more energy efficient. The calculator makes it easy to work out how much you can reduce energy costs, water consumption and CO2 emissions.