Byggvarubedömningen's assessments are based on the product's chemical content as well as a number of lifecycle criteria. The criteria are developed by a criteria group consisting of expert representatives from our member companies. When necessary, we also consult external experts.
Today, the criteria group consists of representatives from the following member companies:
- City of Gothenburg, Local Administration
- Midroc Property Development AB
- NCC AB
- New Karolinska Solna Administration / Tyréns
- Peab Sverige AB
- Skanska Sverige AB
- City of Stockholm, Chemical Center
- Vasakronan AB
- White Arkitekter AB
Chemical Content
The assessment of chemical content includes a total of 29 sub-criteria, which are primarily based on the classification limits of the substances according to the chemical legislation REACH and the CLP Regulation. The properties of the individual substances are assessed.
Lifecycle Aspects
The assessment of lifecycle aspects takes into account the entire lifecycle of the product, divided into the production, usage, and waste phases. Currently, six main areas have been selected to represent these phases.
Current Criteria
Please note that Byggvarubedömningen's Criteria regarding chemical content and lifecycle aspects & Assessment according to electronic criteria (hereinafter referred to as "Assessment Criteria") are copyright protected and may not be copied.