Catena plays an important role in the transition to a more sustainable society. Through our property portfolio and project pipeline, we have an impact on the climate – both through the energy used in daily operations and through the resources and materials used in new construction, renovations, and tenant adaptations.
The construction and real estate sector accounts for approximately 20 percent of Sweden’s total greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why reducing our climate footprint is critical – an ambition that permeates every part of our operations. From strategy to implementation, we work long-term and with clear intent to create more sustainable logistics properties.
On the Path to Net Zero
Catena has high ambitions in sustainability and aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 at the latest. Ahead of 2026, a number of the company’s targets were revised, whereby the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2030 was moved to 2040. The revised target is motivated by the fact that several companies in the industry have adjusted their climate targets to align with Sweden’s overarching goals and strategy. Our climate strategy and transition plan are fully integrated into the company’s business strategy, making sustainability efforts a natural and integral part of our daily operations.
The target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions covers emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 – meaning both direct and indirect emissions throughout the entire value chain. As early as 2020, we adopted targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to halve our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. During 2025, work has been ongoing to also set targets for Scope 3 – a process that will be completed in 2026.
Catena’s climate targets are aligned with the Paris Agreement and contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are convinced that companies with science-based targets are better positioned to create long-term value in an increasingly demanding and fragmented real estate market. For us, taking responsibility – and leading the way towards a climate-neutral future – is a given.