Sustainability
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is at the core of KoskiRent ’s operations.
Modulo 3.0 fulfills the energy efficiency requirements of Ministry of the Environment, and the air leakage requirement of passive buildings. The buildings have renewable and recyclable building materials and also, being constructed with wood, they seal carbon dioxide and act as a carbon storage medium throughout their life cycle. As the modules are constructed using wood, they can be seen to support municipalities in their carbon neutrality targets.
Transferability of Modulo 3.0 buildings notably decreases CO2 emissions as the buildings are always located according to the need which decreases unnecessary travelling. The 95 per cent state of readiness when transferring to the location decreases time spent during construction phase, which decreases energy usage and increases efficiency.
Larger modular sizing and higher state of readiness at site provide ESG benefits as they allow for less waste and an increased share of used parts that can be recycled, and less changes are needed when a building is to be rebuilt for different use.
ESG is considered from production to assembly. In the product development and planning phase material purchase-related decisions are driven by environmental aspects, i.e. KoskiRent intends to choose the option with least pollution load. During production, material purchases are driven by decision criteria, considering e.g. supplier quality management as well as cost- and energy efficiency. Main production materials are wood based, which enables optimization of the generated carbon footprint. KoskiRent reports the environmental performance of its modules and their components via the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) system to the extent KoskiRent is able to verify the transparency of the supply chain to a sufficient level. The production efficiencies are monitored through selected KPIs, and development actions are allocated accordingly.
Larger module size creates the energy efficiency. The module size of 120 m2 is, according to the company management, the largest on the market, so its environmental burden is lower than that of smaller modules. Streamlined assembly decreases the environmental stress and damage. For example, the use of machinery is shorter compared to the construction process of permanent buildings and the heating of semi-finished facilities can thus be diminished. The regular maintenance relating to structural integrity and HVAC undertaken during a lease period of the module or maintenance between lease periods aims to prolong the life cycle of the buildings, and the good condition of the buildings typically increase customer satisfaction. Remote monitoring, including aspects like dew point and hysteresis, helps to detect early signs of moisture accumulation in structures. Similarly, annual inspections of roof structures, as well as the upper and lower floors, help identify potential risk factors in time, allowing for corrective actions to be taken. These measures seek to ensure that the structure remains operational and in good condition for as long as possible.
Received certificates
- ISO 9001 Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO 45001 Health and safety management
- ISO 14025 Environmental product declaration (application in progress)
- Key Flag (Avainlippu) Association for Finnish work