The idea behind our multi-share warehouse solution is sustainable: Shared facilities save resources – both in transport and at the logistics centres. Nevertheless, we have around 630,000 square meters of warehouse and office buildings, making it very important for Frode Laursen to find the best way to build and operate the logistics centers. That is why we have developed our Green Warehouse Vision.
In 2022, we built our first logistics centre based on our Green Warehouse Vision in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Our Green Warehouse Vision takes environmental and climate considerations into account — both during construction and in the daily operation of the facility.
In 2024, we began construction of a new logistics centre in Vejle, also based on the Green Warehouse Vision. The Vejle site will be DGNB GOLD certified.
In 2025, we launched our third Green Warehouse project, this time in Östra Ljungby, Sweden. This facility will be certified under the BREEAM Very Good standard.
Building according to our Green Warehouse Vision includes, among other things:
- Installation of solar panels to support a more sustainable energy supply.
- Installation of charging stations for electric trucks.
- Installation of nest boxes for tawny owls and kestrels to reduce the use of poisons for preventive pest control.
- Construction of external walls using steel panels with CO2-neutral insulation instead of concrete.
- Installation of a NOXOUT roof to help reduce air pollution by breaking down NOx particles from trafic. The UV rays from the sun transform the NOx particles into nitrate, which is washed away by rain.
- Using a white roof instead of a standard black roof to reduce heat absorption and energy consumption in the warmer months.
- Beams and panels to be produced using a high level of recycled steel content.
- Rainwater recycling for use in toilets, for truck washing and for cleaning.
Solar projects
Frode Laursen has invested in the installation of two solar power systems at our logistics centres in Jyderup, Denmark, and Åstorp, Sweden. These installations are pilot projects established to help us gain insight into the area and explore the potential for producing our own green electricity.
We also plan to install solar panels at our upcoming logistics centre in Vejle
Recycling of waste
We systematically sort waste at all our logistics centres. In 2024, 81% of our waste was recycled, 15% was incinerated, and 4% was not recovered.
We continuously work to improve our waste sorting and recycling efforts. As a result, we have reduced the share of waste sent to incineration by 6%
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Environmentally friendly wash hall facilities
Together with external partners, Frode Laursen has developed wash halls for our trucks, where we can clean and reuse the dirty wash water.
We use biological purification, which adds extra oxygen to the water, providing a breeding ground for bacteria that eat the oil residues in the dirty washing water.
In addition, we also supply rainwater from the roof of the building. This way, we avoid using fresh drinking water to wash the cars.
