Skanska’s History of Environmental

With a long-standing reputation for quality products, Vertech International assists in infrastructure projects and supplies for the U.S. Navy. One company that Vertech International collaborated with was Skanska. Skanska is a globally-recognized construction company, with experience in projects in diverse industries, across the public and private sectors.

Created in Sweden in 1887 as Aktiebolaget Skanska Cementgjuteriet, Skanska spent its first several decades developing its processes in reputation in Europe. In 1965, it gained a spot on the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s A-List. In 1971, the company executed its first American construction projects, two subway lines, in New York and Washington D.C., respectively.

Throughout the last two decades of the 20th century, as Skanska expanded its reach throughout the United States, it did not gain wide recognition until it began implementing sustainability practices into its projects. In 2007, Engineering News Record awarded the firm first place on its first Top Green Contractors list. In the succeeding years, Skanska acted on its promises to create more environmentally-conscious buildings that promoted the well-being of their users. In 2017, it committed to abide by the Paris Climate Accords, and reaffirmed that commitment later that year.