Eric Zinn, Sustainability Manager at Göteborg Energi answers three questions.
2022-10-25
1. Hi Eric! In a time of war, uncertainty in the economy and also an election year with shifting issues on the agenda - is there any risk of sustainability falling further down the agenda and what is important to counteract this?
There is a very real risk that other sustainability issues will be pushed to the back burner when the situation has changed so acutely for so many. It is a natural reaction to put out the fire in the house before rebuilding it.
In this situation, it is important to remember that the solutions we develop ALSO reinforce other sustainability work. During the pandemic, we heard a lot about how different incentives would support the transition. Let's try to continue with those ambitions and do better this time. Otherwise, the changes required of all of us will be even greater after these acute crises have passed. And the demands are already VERY big.
2. The energy issue is high on the agenda, individuals and businesses are worried about high prices already today and even more in the coming winter? What can we do to keep electricity consumption down already in the short term?
The answer is very simple.
If you live in or own an electrically heated property, lower the indoor temperature and take shorter showers. This is by far the most significant action you can take. If you charge an electric car or use a tumble dryer, it's best to do this between midnight and 6am, when the need for electricity is at its lowest. Most other actions are much less important.
3. What is Göteborgs Energi's focus for sustainability in the near future?
Ourbiggest efforts right now are focused on getting a so-called bio-steam boiler at the large Rya CHP plant. This will allow us to get rid of the last percentages of fossil fuels that we use in our own production. Thereafter our district heating will be 100% renewable and recycled energy.
We are also working with the waste management company Renova to create various carbon sinks, large and small, that are needed to offset climate impacts that other parts of society will not be able to avoid.
In the social area, we continue to develop our workplace to be more inclusive to better reap the benefits we get from more diversity in our workforce. There we have seen positive developments in both equality and origin.
You can read more about Göteborg Energi's sustainability work here:
https://www.goteborgenergi.se/om-oss/hallbarhet
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