Environmentally certified City buildings
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Emphasis will be placed on environmental certification (Nordic Swan Ecolabel) of buildings, both new construction and renovation/maintenance projects during 2024-2025. Fiskislóð and structures in Úlfársárdalur are in the BREEAM certification process.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status report on July 1, 2025
In 2024, the preschool Fífuborg received Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification for renovations. Reykjavík City is also working on renovations of three other preschools under the Nordic Swan Ecolabel process: Grandaborg, Garðaborg and Hálsaborg. Additionally, two Nordic Swan Ecolabel renovations are underway in schools: Hólabrekka School and Vörðuskóli.
Two applications for Nordic Swan Ecolabel new construction have been submitted for the preschools Kvistaborg and Funaborg. There are also plans to apply for Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification for a preschool at Fossvogsblettur.
Reykjavík City has five projects going through the BREEAM certification process. Four of these projects have reached the final stage, where the city is either completing the required data or conducting final reviews. These projects include Fiskislóð, Sundhöllin, Kleppsvegur and structures in Úlfarsárdalur. Grófarhúsið is the fifth project and is currently in the design phase.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| July 2024 | Work is underway to increase environmental certifications for city-owned buildings. Six applications have been submitted to the Environment Agency for Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified renovations: Fífuborg, Garðaborg, Grandaborg, Hálsaborg, Hólabrekkuskóli, and Vörðuskóli. |
Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:
Reykjavík City departments:
Related actions
Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal A carbon-neutral city by 2040 and environmentally sustainable adaptation to climate change.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City is adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Combating climate change and adapting to it.
- 4. Improved access to healthy outdoor recreational options and food | Green Deal Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.