Systematic dissemination of knowledge for climate transformation - SKUNK

Important results from the project

In the case studies carried out within the SKUNK project, there was a consensus that the climate transition scenarios for materials are relevant to use directly as a basis for designing carbon reduction requirements in the procurement of civil engineering contracts. This can be done both within the framework of technical descriptions according to AMA and in the technical manuals and design manuals that the municipalities themselves have produced and refer to in design assignments.

Expected long term effects

The participants in the case studies found the presented model for climate requirements both logical and practical, with potential to streamline processes. They emphasized the importance of leveraging existing guidance, requirement levels and frameworks and prioritizing simplicity. This helps to avoid time-consuming and resource-intensive efforts to define performance levels and design eligibility requirements for each project.

Approach and implementation

The research project SKUNK was jointly implemented by WSP, Chalmers and IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet during the period September 2023 to April 2025, and was funded by the Mistra Carbon Exit research program and the strategic innovation program InfraSweden (Vinnova). The project focused on municipal construction projects and case studies were carried out together with Uppsala municipality, Skellefteå municipality and Eskilstuna municipality.