«Sustainability is not an add-on for us, but part of how we work. Through our engineering, we aim to reduce environmental impact and contribute to infrastructure that remains viable in the long term.»
This approach guides our work and is part of our engineering DNA: sustainability is integrated into our hydropower and long-lasting infrastructure projects, enabling us to deliver durable, lifecycle-oriented solutions that create value for generations.
Sustainability for us is not a separate discipline. It is a guiding principle that guides our strategy, our projects, and our partnerships across all areas of expertise.
We are strongly committed to responsible engineering and to creating lasting value for our clients, our employees, our partners, society and the environment.
Our focus is on reducing environmental impact, using resources more efficiently and ensuring that solutions remain viable over long term. This includes addressing topics as material use, energy demand and construction methods.
Our approach: Sustainability in engineering practice
Sustainability is integrated into project work and considered at different stages:
Responsible design From early feasibility studies to detailed execution planning, we embed sustainability criteria into our engineering processes. We aim to consider lifecycle performance, material efficiency, resilience, and long-term environmental impact in decisions as we challenge traditional design approaches.
Innovation with measurable technical and environmental value We leverage advanced technologies, digital tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize performance, while reducing the environmental footprint. Innovation, for us, serves a clear objective: better outcomes for people and the planet. Our approach aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and reflects our responsibility as engineers shaping the built environment.
Infrastructure designed for decades of operational reliability and resource efficiency Whether in transport, water, energy, underground works or complex structures, our solutions support the transition toward more sustainable systems. We design infrastructure that enables renewable energy integration, efficient mobility, resource conservation and climate resilience.
«Our projects are massive and so is our influence as engineers. Even the smallest optimizations and sustainable choices can have a huge impact on the environment.»
Åsa Horgby
65%
of the electricity used across Lombardi offices worldwide comes from renewable sources.
97%
of the electricity used in our Swiss offices comes from renewable sources.
28
Health and Safety Audits were carried out across the Group last year.
