Sustainability

For Sund & Bælt social responsibility means contributing to social, environmental and economic sustainability.

Sund & Bælt focuses on social, environmental and economic sustainability

The Tunnel's Climate Footprint

It is not possible to construct a tunnel without emitting CO2. However, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is an investment in a shortcut to Europe with a lifespan of at least 120 years, and we are making significant and targeted efforts to reduce emissions.

Building with nature

We consider nature and the environment when constructing the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel. This applies both during construction and the operation of the completed tunnel. Therefore, Sund & Bælt is also focused on complying with all environmental requirements.

Marine environment

The environment in and around the Fehmarn Belt is a key priority during the construction of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel. We monitor the marine environment around the clock – from water quality and marine mammals to seabed ecosystems.

A Shortcut to Europe

The construction of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is co-financed by the European Commission, which has designated the project as a priority. The connection plays a key role in the future European transport network.

A safe workplace

The Fehmarnbelt project aims to have one of the safest construction sites in Europe. Under the motto “Target Zero – A State of Mind,” Sund & Bælt is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy construction process.

Fair Pay and Working Conditions

Sund & Bælt works with authorities in Denmark and Germany, as well as contractors and trade organisations, to ensure fair conditions for employees on the Fehmarnbelt project.

Apprentices and Campus Femern

For young people in education, the construction of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is a unique opportunity to gain experience from a world-class project.

Benefits for nature and the climate from the Fehmarnbelt tunnel

Green shortcut to the future

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel means that international trains and lorries passing through Denmark will be saved a 160 km detour, thus significantly reducing their CO2 emissions.

A greener corridor

The Fehmarnbelt link will be a major contributor to Europe's future sustainable transport network by making it attractive to switch freight transport from road to rail.

We're building alongside nature

The construction of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel will result in an extensive new natural landscape, which will increase biodiversity - on land and in the Fehmarnbelt.