Our ESG strategy

DS Gruppen works systematically to ensure responsible business operations across our companies. Our ESG strategy builds on the initiatives and activities we have already launched and describes the areas in which we are working to improve our environmental, social and governance efforts. Environmental matters constitute a significant part of this work. Our manufacturing companies have ongoing projects focusing on material efficiency, recycling and reducing resource consumption wherever technically and operationally feasible. On this page, you can read more about our efforts and the related documentation.

ESG: Environmental

ESG: Environmental

In our projects, we work with solutions that can reduce CO₂ emissions compared with traditional construction processes, for example by selecting energy-efficient materials, optimising waste management and increasing recycling. We invest in digital construction design tools that reduce errors and material waste. We can build to DGNB or BREEAM® standards when required by projects and when compliance with the requirements can be documented and verified.

We have also entered into a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) with Norlys. The agreement means that part of our future electricity consumption will be covered by electricity generated by new Danish solar and wind farms through guarantees of origin.

Our companies’ EPDs contain life-cycle data for our products, including information on production methods and environmental impacts.

ESG: Social

ESG: Social

At DS Gruppen, we work to ensure proper working conditions and a working environment that supports wellbeing, equality and skills development. At DS Flexhal, new employees are assigned a mentor from their first day, and we offer ongoing development opportunities, including in management. At DS Stålkonstruktion, we have similar mentoring schemes that support apprentices and interns throughout their training. As a local company in Hobro, we have a particular responsibility to contribute to the surrounding community. Our sponsorship strategy focuses on “Young people’s mental health and wellbeing”, supporting initiatives that can empower young people in their education and working lives.

ESG: Governance

ESG: Governance

DS Gruppen works to ensure transparent and responsible corporate governance based on ethical guidelines and accountability to customers and other stakeholders. We continually develop our processes and integrate ESG objectives into our corporate strategy, focusing on quality, compliance and documentation.

Read more about our initiatives



Do you have any questions about how we approach sustainability at DS Gruppen?

Send a message:

Svanborg Guðjónsdóttir
Head of ESG and Sustainability

Mobile: +45 22 35 87 81
Email: sgu@ds-gruppen.dk