Specialist Knowledge

Sustainability Management

Sustainability is not a single solution but a set of long-term choices that shape the built environment. At Gottlieb Paludan Architects, we approach sustainability management as a strategic discipline that enables our clients to make informed decisions and realise the full potential of their projects. We help clarify ambitions, define measurable goals, and translate sustainability strategies into reality – regardless of the project’s type, scale or complexity.

Solrødgård Climate and Environment Park, photo: Lars Rolfsted Mortensen

Solrødgård Climate and Environment Park, photo: Lars Rolfsted Mortensen

From vision to implementation

Sustainability management is about ensuring coherence between vision and reality. We support our clients – no matter where they are in their transition process – with advisory services that translate strategy into concrete, measurable actions. For some, this means shaping ambitions and defining sustainability parameters; for others, it means implementing a well-defined strategy in practice. In every case, we examine how sustainability potential can be embedded and anchored in the project – not only to meet legal and ESG requirements, but to contribute to robust, meaningful and future-ready solutions.

Cross-disciplinary focus and sector-specific expertise

We operate across disciplines and advise on sustainability in infrastructure, landscape and building projects. Our experience spans sectors such as energy, utilities, pharmaceuticals and transport, where we assist clients in integrating sustainability into their core business – whether in relation to assets, buildings or services.

Our services are tailored to match each project’s scale and needs – ranging from overarching strategic management to targeted analyses and documentation.

We combine our specialised knowledge and experience in these sectors with a strong implementation focus to deliver holistic and coherent projects that foster social cohesion and contribute to solving the challenges our world is facing.

We provide advisory services within all aspects of environmental, social and economic sustainability, including:

  • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Waste and resources
  • Circular economy
  • Design for disassembly
  • Water environment
  • Nature and biodiversity
  • Indoor climate
  • Inclusion and equity
  • Education and working conditions
  • User engagement and civic participation
  • Aesthetics and safety
  • Land use
  • Life cycle cost
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Operations and climate adaptation

Vendersgade, photo: Jens Markus Lindhe

Vendersgade, photo: Jens Markus Lindhe

Decision-making with a holistic perspective

We design decision-making processes that empower our clients to make choices that create value – both in terms of the project’s goals and within a broader societal context. When integrating sustainability potential into a project, we begin by mapping opportunities and then, in close dialogue with the client, develop a concrete plan for implementation. Every project has potential – and with the right professional guidance, that potential can be transformed into long-lasting solutions.

Du you want to know more about Sustainability Management?

Emma Hessner

Sustainability Manager Landscape, Project Manager, DGNB ConsultantLandscape Architect MAA MDL
ehe@gottliebpaludan.com+45 4171 8206

Søren Bak-Andersen

Sustainability Manager Buildings, DGNB ConsultantArchitect, Ph.D.
sba@gottliebpaludan.com +45 3044 7094

Selected projects

We transform our specialist knowledge into practical solutions. Here is a selection of projects that illustrate our approach and experience within the field.

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