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: In progress
Status report on July 1, 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.
Older status reports
| Timing | 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.