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ÅF is an engineering and consulting company for the energy, industrial and infrastructure markets, creating progress for our clients since 1895. By connecting technologies we provide profitable, innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the future and improve people’s lives. Building on our strong base in Europe, our business and clients are found all over the world. ÅF – Innovation by experience. tel: +46 10 505 00 00 www.afconsult.com Print: May 2015. Translation: Fluid Translation AB.
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ÅF is an engineering and consulting company for the energy, industrial and infrastructure markets, creating progress for our clients since 1895. By connecting technologies we provide profitable, innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the future and improve people’s lives. Building on our strong base in Europe, our business and clients are found all over the world.

ÅF – Innovation by experience.

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ÅF at a glance

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This is ÅF

Many believe ÅF is all about technology. But we think our story is mainly about people – bold engineers, business experts, visionary leaders and other professionals working together so new insights and ideas can grow into smart solutions that move society forward.

Every day we strive to improve people’s lives, by developing energy-efficient solutions, investments in infrastructure, assignments within various types of energy, projects for industry and much more. We connect cities, countries and cultures with bridges, competence networks and mobile solutions. We generate jobs through technology that make companies grow and prosper.

As an engineering and consulting company operating across the globe, we connect technologies to create progress for our clients. This is something we have done successfully for more than one hundred years. We started in 1895 as Ångpanne föreningen, an association focusing on steam power, from which we have derived our name and trademark, ÅF.

Our driving force is powered by the curiosity and knowledge of our forward-thinking employees. This places high demands on our ability to lead and empower people in exploring new opportunities beyond conventional solutions, and support them in continuing to build on established know ledge and experience in a creative way.

At the heart of our culture, we’re a company where people are allowed to grow as individuals and as a team. A company that believes equality will make us stronger, more productive and successful. A company that works hard to make a difference – because tomorrow will always be a result of what we achieve today.

ÅF – Innovation by experience.

Contents – This is ÅF A message from the CEO 2Vision, mission and core values 3Branding 4Human resources 5The ÅF Network 6Offering 7Market trends 10

Industry Division 12Infrastructure Division 16International Division 20Technology Division 24Sustainability 28ÅF’s Employer Value Proposition 29

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Net sales*

SEK m (8,337)

8,805Operating profit*

SEK m (722)

756Operating margin*

PERCENT (8.7)

8.6

* Figures are from the 2014 ÅF Annual Report

ENERGY

ÅF is one of the world’s leading engineering and consulting companies within energy.

industries• Hydropower• Nuclear power• Renewable energy• Thermal power• Transmission and

distribution

22 %

ÅF offers engineering services in all technolo-gies and in all sectors of industry.

industries• Automotive• Defence and security• Engineering • Food processing and

pharmaceuticals• Forestry• Mining• Oil and gas• Telecommuni cations

INDUSTRY

44 %

INFRASTRUCTURE

ÅF is one of the leading names in Scandinavia in sustainable tech nical solutions for buildings and infrastructure.

industries• Property• Roads and

railways

34 %

Sectors

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Our unique breadth of expertise gains relevance

Two major trends are fundamen­tal to our clients, and therefore also to ÅF’s ability to retain a competitive edge and grow. The first is globalisation, and the sec­ond is urbanisation. Both trends are expected to persist for the foreseeable future and have a global impact on both social and industrial development, with sustainability as the common denominator.

In the three sectors in which ÅF chiefly operates, energy, industry and infrastructure, the need for solutions that are more sustainable is a consistent theme throughout essentially all client assignments and projects.

I am convinced that sustain­ability does not clash with profit­ability, particularly not when taking a slightly more long­term view of the client’s investments.

Our employer brand is very important. The strength of our brand has resulted in young pro­fessional engineers placing us among the top employers within the engineering industry for two years in a row. Ultimately it is a matter of ensuring we have the conditions in place for achieving our growth and profitability objectives via solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.

ÅF’s future prospects are essentially extremely healthy. Our position on the market is

The major long-term trends, globalisation and urbanisation, as well as sustainability, mean we are well-positioned with our technical expertise to be able to meet clients’ future needs for profitable, innovative and sustainable solutions.

Jonas Wiström, President and CEO

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strong and we are in the right locations and in tune with the times.

We have a solid financial posi­tion, which means we are well prepared to act when we see future opportunities for growth.

However, the most important element when facing the future is ÅF’s unique breadth, which is becoming more relevant for our clients, whatever the sector, with the rapidly growing need to com­bine different technologies.

VisionThe best partner for the best clients.

MissionÅf is an engineering and consulting com-pany for the energy, industrial and infra-structure markets.

our pool of experi-ence, with a unique range of technologies, creates solutions that are profitable, innova-tive and sustainable.

Core values• great people

with drive

• Teamwork

• indisputable independence

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A brand built by people

In 2014, for the second year in a row, ÅF was named as Sweden’s second most attractive employer by young professional engineers.

ÅF advises four Olympic Committees ÅF has been acting as advisor on green issues to four National Olympic Com mittees since 2010, and is also a resource for devel­oping the Olympic events from a sustainability perspective. In 2014, ÅF entered into a new agreement for the next four years with four National Olympic

Committees: Finland, Norway, Switzer land and Sweden.

The brand journey continuesÅF’s development since the time of Ångpanneföreningen into one of Sweden’s and Europe’s most attractive employers has created a strong brand. In the fourth quarter of 2014, ÅF took a new step by welcoming Swedish cross­country skier Charlotte Kalla to ÅF while launching a new communication platform with a new visual identity, reflecting the ÅF we are today.

As an engineering and consulting company with global opera-tions, we combine different technologies to help our clients develop, which is something we have successfully dedicated ourselves to for more than a hundred years.

ÅF one of Sweden’s most attractive employers for

young engineers

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Passion for technology and teamwork

2014 saw the launch of ÅF’s new career development initiative, ÅF Career Model. The aim of the model is to develop ÅF’s employ­ees and give them greater oppor­tunities to take responsibility for their own professional devel­opment.

ÅF’s internal training organi­sation, ÅF Academy, offers every­thing from induction courses to executive management training. All courses reflect ÅF’s values and approach to sound entrepre­neurial skills. A management programme for women was

Åf’s employees are competent and forward-looking team players, who take the initiative and are prepared to learn from others. They exceed client expectations with solutions that combine technical expertise and business acumen.

What was your most interesting project in 2014?“We have an exciting large-scale Owner’s Engineering services project in Finland. Our client is planning to build a new nuclear power plant on a greenfield site. ÅF supports the client in project management, nuclear safety, licensing, design review and auditing of the subcontracting chains. I get to work together with colleagues from different countries, which is very rewarding and inspiring.”

maria Palo, Manager, Nuclear Energy, International Division

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A unique networkÅF’s network is a unique resource centre of just over 25,000 engineers consisting of students, self-employed consultants, researchers and retired engineers. Together with ÅF’s 7,500 current employees, the network presents an exceptional opportunity to provide clients with the most suitable consultant for each job. This growing network provides clients with access to an unparalleled resource in terms of the expertise and range offered.

The ÅF network’s system support makes finding suitably qualified consultants quick and easy. Both employees and members of the network can subscribe to updates on available assignments and register their interest themselves.

The network provides a career partner throughout consultants’ working life • for students

and recent gradu-ates it can offer a route into the job market.

• for engineers who are self-employed, the network offers opportunities for a larger number of more rewarding assignments.

• for retired engin-eers it can be a way of staying professionally active.

trialled in 2014 via the EVEN ODDS gender equality process. The aim is to identify potential female managers at ÅF. The pro­gramme combines training with transfer of experience.

ÅF’s overall human resources objective is to achieve a better

balance in the gender ratio among both consultants and managers. An intermediate target is for at least 30 percent of managers and at least 30 percent of employees to be women by 2020.

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Automotive, defence and security, engineer-

ing, food processing, forestry, mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecommunicationsThere are two main

areas within Industry: Process and production

development and IT and product

development

Industry infrastructure

Property, roads and railways

Four divisions in three sectorsÅF’s four divisions, Industry, Infrastructure, International and Technology, offer engineering and consulting services across three main sectors: energy, industry and infrastructure. These sectors each contain a large number of industry areas and private and public activities within infrastructure.

The Industry and Infrastructure divisions are established in Scandinavia and Technology is based in the Swedish market. All divisions also participate in inter-national projects. Our International division provides the entire service offering on ÅF’s markets outside Scandinavia. The divisions always work together to create the strongest teams, producing the very best solution for each and every client.

EnergyHydropower, nuclear

power, renewable energy, thermal

power, transmission and distribution

TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

INDUSTRY DIVISIONINDUSTRY DIVISION INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION

INTERNATIONAL DIVISIONINTERNATIONAL DIVISION INTERNATIONAL DIVISION

TEN LARGEST CLIENTS

AB Volvo, EON, Ericsson, Helse SørØst, Oslo Lufthavn, Scania, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, Swedish Transport Authority, Vattenfall and Volvo Cars

CLIENTS AND MARKET POSITION

Projects in more than 90 countries

Employees in around

30 countries

Market share in Sweden: 13–14%

The ten largest clients accounted

for 36% of total sales

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More reliable payments for clients ÅF is an accredited assessor and assists a number of clients with securing their card transactions as per the global payment card industry’s PCI-DSS security standard. Clients include MAX Hamburger restauranger AB, where ÅF contributes expertise relating to process improvements, technical and physical security and business development.

Game program-ming support for urban planning ÅF is carrying out an investigation into localisation alternatives for two new underground stations in Stockholm. The solution, which uses game programming to simulate the anticipated flow of pedestrians in the vicinity of the planned stations, provides advanced and flexible support to help plan and develop sites and districts with attractive and vibrant environments.

West Link rail connects GothenburgThe West Link is a new 8 km long double-track commuter rail link that runs through central Gothenburg. Three new stations will expand capacity and cut travel time for commuters. The Swedish Transport Administration has appointed ÅF as the engineering and consulting company in charge, tasked with responsibility for detailed project services and specification documenta-tion for the project.

Solutions for a better future

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Smart, energy- efficient hospital building The project Framtidens Akademiska is the largest ever new building and modernisation project to be carried out at Uppsala’s University Hospital in Sweden. ÅF has been commis-sioned to plan electrical engi-neering and telecommunica-tions installations, transport, HVAC, monitoring and control, as well as sound and vibration in a completely new care and treatment centre. The new building will be classified in accordance with Miljöbyggnad Guld, issued by the Sweden Green Building Council.

Largest hydropower project in AlbaniaIn the valley of Albania’s River Devoll, Devoll Hydropower Project, a subsidiary of Norwegian Statkraft A.S., is constructing two hydropower plants that will generate 800 GWh annually. The project is set to boost the country’s electricity production by around 20 percent. ÅF is responsible for the design of hydraulic structures, dams and power plants.

Photo: County Council Services in Uppsala County, image produced by White

Volvo Cars chooses ÅF as strategic supplierAs part of a significant agreement with Volvo Car Corporation, ÅF will develop and deliver a number of automated production lines for Volvo for future car models. Indus-trial automation technology is one of the areas of technical expertise in which ÅF excels in the automotive industry. Three of ÅF’s consultants were acknowledged with the Volvo Cars Technology Award 2014.

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European home base with clients worldwide

Energy needs of emerging economies fuel demandThe international energy consulting market spans advanced services throughout the chain from pilot studies, through project management and implementation, to opera-tion and maintenance. ÅF is one of the world’s leading players and competes mainly with other large global con-sulting firms.

market requirements for energy- efficient solutions

growing capacity needs in emerging markets

Renewable energy increasing, but continued need for all forms of energy

Low level of investment in Europe

Global trends steer towards a sustainable societyÅF is an engineering and con-sulting company that focuses on three sectors: energy, industry and infrastructure. The company’s base is in Europe, but its business and clients extend right across the globe. Conditions and the needs that fuel demand there-fore vary both geographically and depending on the degree of economic development.

Besides economic develop-ments there are major global trends – urbanisation, sustain-ability and the connected society – that govern demand within virtually all the sectors and industries in which ÅF operates.

urbanisation drives investments within all Åf’s sectors

growing cities bring a greater need for sustainable solutions

iT solutions increasingly important in all major development projects

New interfaces between industries and sectors an advantage for Åf

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Streamlining and product development drive marketThe majority of ÅF’s industrial clients are based in the Nordic region, but an increasing num-ber of clients all over the world are benefitting from ÅF’s industrial expertise. The mar-ket is largely driven by the need to improve efficiency and rationalise production, as well as by product development among the major exporters.

Growing need for more intelligent buildings and traffic systemsÅF’s market for infrastructure projects is primarily in the Scandinavian countries. The division has both public and private sector clients within infrastructure planning and in the property industry. The market has enjoyed a relatively high level of public investment in recent years.

increasing demand for project assignments from industrial clients

Continued need to invest in pro-duction and product development

Weak economies in parts of Europe

Strong market growth in Sweden and Norway

increased demand for intelligent buildings and traffic systems

major technological revolution under way for railways

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Growing market share and more project assignments

The 2,000 engineers who work within the Industry Division rep­resent a broad spectrum of skills within all the fields of technology that are in demand from almost all sectors of industry. Of all Euro­pean consulting companies, ÅF’s Industry Division has one of the largest contingents of engineers working within advanced struc­tural and fluid dynamics analysis.

The combination of wide­ranging and specialist expertise allows Industry to take responsi­bility for all phases of a project for a client, from pilot studies and documentation for decisions by the board, calculation and

design, to commissioning and operation of a complete facility. Industrial clients particularly value areas of expertise such as process engineering, transmis­sion and distribution of electrical power, mechanical engineering and pipe construction, industrial automation and manufacturing robotics. Industry has world­class specialist know ledge within several of these areas.

Geographical proximity to clients and a thorough under­standing of the sectors in which they work are the most impor­tant foundations for long­term client relations.

The industry division is the Nordic region’s leading consultant in process and production development. The division offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialist services to virtually all industrial sectors and has a particularly strong position within the nuclear power, energy, automotive, mining and process and forestry industries.

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How do you view the division’s challenges and achievements over the past year?

It is satisfying to see that we have continued to win market share in an economic environment that has been challenging for several key client industries. This indicates that our clients are confident in ÅF’s ability to deliver services that help reduce their costs and boost competitiveness in the long term. Our focus on project assignments and new areas of expertise has also paid off. During the year we have strengthened, grown and become a leading company in Sweden within hydropower. We have also experienced considerable growth within the focus areas Transmission & Distribution.

Per magnusson, President, Industry Division

markets

Domestic markets Sweden, Norway and DenmarkOther marketsInvolved in projects in more than 50 countries

29%

Contribution to group sales

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LKAB REPLACES CONTROL SYSTEM

Energy-saving system produces fresher air below groundLKAB’s ventilation fans, at its Kiruna mine in Sweden, are con-trolled by a system that has been in operation for more than 20 years. ÅF was commissioned to replace the control system for the mine’s 600 or so fans with a new system from ABB. The new control system allows greater control of the ventilation, which reduces energy consumption while improv-ing the work environment.

With the new system in place, the operating time for each fan can be reduced by an average of eight hours in every 24-hour period. This is achieved by the ventilation being focused on the areas where it is needed most. This in turn results in a significantly lower and more efficient use of energy. The system also allows the quality of the air to be measured to reduce the aeration time.

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Strong demand and persistently high investment

The Infrastructure Division has a market­leading position in Scandinavia and offers consulting services for infrastructure devel­opment in six business areas: Buildings (Installation), Infra­structure Planning, Sound and Vibration, Lighting, Project Man­agement and Environment.

The services include methods and solutions, from pilot studies and planning, to large and complex end­to­end solutions with a focus on technology, economy, environ­ment and maintenance. Infra­structure has unique cutting­edge expertise within most of these areas, including new construction

and reconstruction of commercial, industrial and public buildings, noise, vibration and acoustic issues, environmental impact assessments and licensing matters, management skills for major pro­jects within most sectors of society and for planning of roads, bridges, ports, dams and railways.

The division’s clients are primar­ily within the public sector, Swed­ish indus try and the Nordic prop­erty and infra structure market. Furthermore, the divi sion carries out one­off projects all over the world. Approximately 1,900 mem­bers of staff work in some 50 offices in Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

The infrastructure division is Scandinavia’s most efficient partner within infrastructure planning, offering technical solutions for tomorrow’s sustainable society. Solutions combine modern technology and advanced engineering expertise with thorough experience of industrial processes and project management.

29%

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How do you view the division’s challenges and achievements over the past year?

Following a government decision during the year, there is cur­rently a considerable focus on high­speed railways in Sweden. The assignment we won for the first project, East Link phase 1, is strategically important, because a number of decisions will be made regarding solutions as part of the project that will impact future projects. That’s why it’s extremely satisfying to be appointed as the responsible engineering consultants.

On the whole we’ve seen an extremely healthy flow of orders during the year, with growth of 13 percent. And on top of that we have a significant number of major ongoing projects. All in all we’ve built a very stable foundation for the future over the past few years.

mats Påhlsson, President, Infrastructure Division

marketsContribution to group sales

Domestic markets Sweden, Norway and DenmarkOther marketsAssignments are carried out all over the world

30%

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EAST LINK

High-speed train to link regions2014 saw the launch of the first phase of the East Link high-speed railway, currently Sweden’s largest infrastructure project. The Swed-ish Transport Administration has commissioned ÅF, together with Tyréns, as the engineering and consulting company in charge of the Södertälje/Trosa section. The project began in 2014 and is due for completion in 2017.

When the East Link is finished, the journey time from Stockholm to Linköping will be one hour, and from Stockholm to Nyköping just 45 minutes. The East Link will also be part of a future high-speed network between the major metropolitan regions of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.

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Global success across all energy sources

The division’s expertise in the energy sector encompasses energy transfer and distribution and all types of power stations for different energy sources – water, coal, gas, biofuel and refuse­derived fuel, nuclear and renewables.

ÅF can offer its clients exten­sive expertise, owing to its ability to cover the entire spectrum of power generation and the entire investment lifecycle. Its energy source independence ensures the division can always recommend what’s best for the client. The International Division’s experts also possess know ledge about all types of technology provided

by different suppliers, such as in nuclear energy. This also helps guarantee ÅF’s independent position. The division also has considerable technical capabili­ties within the complex and demanding environmental aspects involved in major energy projects.

The division’s clients are mainly private operators such as the power industry and energy companies, as well as financial institutions, investors and government agencies. Projects often span over several years and are based on previous experience of similar assignments.

The international division is responsible for Åf’s operations outside Scandinavia and offers international engineering and consulting services to clients in over 80 countries. over 90 percent of the division’s sales come from the energy sector, in which the division is one of the world’s leading Europe- based technical consultants. The division is also active in the industrial and infrastructure sectors.

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How do you view the division’s challenges and achievements over the past year?

I’m satisfied with the financial results, considering the tough market conditions we faced. There were some difficult deci­sions this year. We divested our Russian subsidiary, restruc­tured the Spanish business and reduced our presence in India. These measures have stabilised the division’s finances, and we will be in even better shape to meet the demands of the market in 2015.

Roberto gerosa, President, International Division

markets

Domestic markets Switzerland, Finland, Baltic countries, the Czech Republic and SpainOther marketsInvolved in projects in more than 80 countries

Contribution to group sales

12%

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BABELAN

More reliable electricity supply contributes to urban developmentÅF in Finland has a long-standing relationship with the Indonesian power company PT Cikarang Listrindo, and several joint projects have been carried out since 1996. The Babelan project, a new coal-fired power plant, is the third major collaborative project in a row and testament to ÅF’s solid experience with large and complex interna-tional assignments.

ÅF’s team developed the project, from choice of site to the ultimate solution for the power plant config-uration. ÅF’s extensive experience of similar projects helped determine the technical configuration. The assignment involves satisfying stringent local and international environmental requirements.

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Successful focus on project assignments

The division is a market leader in Sweden and offers its clients advanced services and solutions within four business areas: Sys­tems Management, Embedded Systems, Product Engineering and IT Solutions.

Clients within the manufactur­ing industry account for most of the division’s assignments, with the automotive industry as the single largest sector. Defence and telecoms also make up a signifi­cant share of the division’s busi­ness. The public sector consti­tutes a growing clientele.

The Technology Division’s cutting­edge expertise within IT is also something that is increas­ingly and very successfully being linked to assignments within ÅF’s

entire client base. Assignments can relate to product develop­ment and product optimisation from a life cycle perspective, development of customised busi­ness systems, management of communication systems, IT and civilian security and maintenance technology. Examples of the lat­ter include warning systems and mobile command systems. Embedded Systems is one of the division’s strengths, as well as being a field that is generally growing in all types of projects.

Generally speaking, all assign­ments include a sustainability dimension, for example reducing the use of materials and energy consumption.

The Technology division is a leading name in Sweden in indus-trial product development and defence technology, and is also expanding considerably within iT. A firm base and a long track record of success provide stability and give clients peace of mind. The division also has a growing client base in the public sector and strong offerings relating to sustainability within its specialist fields.

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How do you view the division’s challenges and achievements over the past year?

Many clients have felt the effects of the cautious market situation in 2014. But product development and constant improvements in efficiency are continual processes essential to companies that want to retain and increase their compet­itive capability. We have a common goal, and that is for our clients to be successful. That’s why it’s important to be able to follow clients even when the economy fluctuates and work together to come up with creative ways of strengthening their future competitiveness.

fredrik Nylén, President, Technology Division

markets

Domestic market SwedenOther marketsAssignments carried out in countries outside Sweden

29%

Contribution to group sales

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VOLVO CARS

ÅF partners with Volvo CarsVolvo Cars’ vision is that by 2020, no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo. The four-year project Non-Hit Car and Truck, which was concluded in December 2014, is a step towards achieving this ambition. ÅF has been a partner to Volvo cars during all phases of the project.

The project’s main breakthrough is the next generation of Sensor Fusion technology, with a 360- degree view around the vehicle.

ÅF has primarily contributed to developing a Sensor Fusion platform, combining signals to create a view around the vehicle that is as accu-rate as possible. This information is used for various functions to avoid accidents and minimise injuries.

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SuSTAiNABiLiTy REPoRT

In 2014, ÅF carried out an analysis of the company’s most important stakehold-ers in the area of sustainabil-ity and their priority issues. What conclusions have you drawn from it?

It means we now have a basis for tak ing our sustainability work to the next level. Sustainability is embedded in our brand and in almost everything we do. It is in the very nature of an engineer­ing company to create innovative, improved and more sustainable solutions to meet the needs of clients and society.

When the concept of sustain­ability was first coined, it mainly covered issues relating to the environment and char ity. But

sustainability is so much more than that, and complex, which is often also the case with the pro­jects we carry out for our clients. We bring all manner of technical skills to the projects, which result in safer roads, improved public transport, more eco­friendly lighting, energy­efficient pro­cesses and economic use of resources and materials.

Clients rely on us being able to make efficiency improvements and cut costs, but also our ability to provide expertise, innovation and development. And for our part, we learn a great deal from clients’ own sustainability targets. We constantly strive to communi­cate the overall picture of sustain­ability as a goal that generates value, both for them and for us.

Sustainability is embedded in our brand and in almost everything we do. It is in the very nature of an engineering company to create innovative, improved and more sustainable solutions to meet the needs of clients and society.

SuSTAiNABiLiTy

Nyamko Sabuni, Vice President, Sustainability

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What are you working on right now?“At the moment I’m involved in an exciting project in which the superstructure of a flyover, which is made of wood and steel, is being replaced with concrete. It means it will be treated as a completely new bridge. Usually you do the casting on site, but this time the superstructure will consist of prefabricated sections, which complicates the force distribution in the bridge. I help the client with rein-forcement dimensions and solutions regarding how to distribute the forces in these sections. It’s challenging, but it’s also an example of the most enjoyable aspect of my job, the fact that I am con-stantly given opportunities to develop professionally.”

Siamak Rouhani, Bridge Engineer, Infrastructure Division

ÅF’s Employer Value Proposition

Heart

Team player

Passion. If you are enjoying life, you perform better. That’s why we encourage you to go ahead and do what you do best. It’s our co-workers’ burning passion for what they do that generates the creative environment at ÅF where thoughts and ideas can roam free.

Team player. At ÅF we know that success requires coopera-tion. That’s why our company is full of true team players – people who are good at their job, passionate about what they do and happy to share their expertise with others.

At the heart of technology. Wherever technology is to be found, we will be there too. Working for ÅF gives you access to an invaluable knowledge base as well as an extensive pool of collective expertise. We will help you to develop both the depth and breadth of your expertise.

Passion


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