Regular exercise and fresh air can help to relieve stress, anxiety and improve productivity. To fight the #Januaryblues, we encourage our colleagues to incorporate regular exercise and healthy diet into their daily routines. And don’t forget to take regular breaks and enjoy time in nature.
#januaryblues #employeewellbeing #activelifestyle #newyearnewyou #sweco
Happy New Year! 2021 will be a momentous year for Sweco as we continue to formally integrate MLM Group into the business. United by our commitment to transform society, we will work together to make a positive difference for our clients and local communities. In March, MLM will rebrand as Sweco.
#transformingsocietytogether #sustainableengineering #sweco
The population in urban areas will grow by nearly 2.5 billion people in the next decade. We need a more sustainable construction model - could circularity be the answer? Read the latest Urban Insight report “Going circular - a vision for urban transition”. #sweco #urbaninsight #climateaction
Today is World Kindness Day! In these current challenging times, it is important that we continue to support each other. Kindness can be as simple as a smile, or an uplifting message to a friend or a family member to donating food to your local foodbank. Acts of kindness can make the world a happier place.
We would love to know how you will share kindness today. Please send your ideas in the comments section below.
#worldkindnessday #makekindnessthenorm
On This is Engineering Day 2020, we celebrate the work of our engineers who create, innovate and transform the societies in which we live. At Sweco, we are committed to raising aspirations and promoting the exciting world of engineering to the younger generation through our active STEM programme. We are making a difference for today…and tomorrow.
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#BeTheDifference #ThisisEngineering #ShapeOurFuture #Sweco
Colleagues from our Leeds office celebrated Halloween with a virtual pumpkin carving competition. Congratulations to everyone who participated especially Jack Howcroft who received first prize for his unique creation. #halloween2020 #employeeengagement #sweco
Extreme climate-related weather events in our cities are expected to occur with increasing frequency during the coming decades. Planning for climate adaptation is vital in order to protect the economy, natural ecosystems, infrastructure and our most vulnerable communities. Sweco’s latest Urban Insight report “Planning for Climate Adaptation” explores the challenges facing climate adaptation and provides 10 key opportunities for resilient and adaptive cities of the future. Is your city ready?
To read the report, visit:
#Sweco #UrbanInsight #Resilience #Climateaction #Sustainability #Climateadaptation
Every year, our Glasgow office runs a MacMillan Coffee morning. This year, Sarah Anderson from our transport planning team, organised a virtual coffee morning where colleagues were encouraged to share their baking over a cup of tea. The event was a huge success which raised over £300 for @macmillancancer . #macmillancoffeemorning #macmillancancersupport #fundraising #sweco #csr
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work. More so than ever, we need to take care of each other during this challenging time. Today is a World Mental Health Day, and on this occasion, we are encouraging our colleagues to create a Wellness Action Plan, connect with colleagues and family members on a regular basis, exercise (which helps to relieve stress and boost your mood) and take regular breaks. #WMHD #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth #inthistogether #employeewellbeing #sweco
Designing for people in response to COVID-19. Our active travel team has designed an example of what a High Street might look like with temporary measures to give people more space and comfort. You can watch the full fly-through video on our YouTube channel (Sweco UK). This forms part of our ‘A Sweco Point of View’ mini-series exploring the changes we could make to our streets to support recovery from COVID-19 and inspire longer-term change. You can read some of our thoughts and ideas on /news #sweco #activetravel #peoplefirst #peoplefirststreets #streetsforall #streetsforpeople #sustainablestreets #sustainability #spatialfairness
Imagine: heatwaves that last longer than ever before. A Rotterdam climate in 2050 that feels like Paris. A Stockholm that feels like Budapest. Just how will our growing elderly population cope? Read the latest Urban Insight report “Building resilience for a hotter future” to learn more: #sweco #UrbanInsight #Resilience #ClimateAction #Sustainability
With 8 million tons of plastic being dumped in our oceans every year and 1 in 3 species of marine mammals being entangled in marine litter, we can all make a small difference in saving our oceans. On #worldoceansday , we encourage everyone to work together to reduce the likelihood of plastic rubbish appearing on our beaches.
To learn more about our water expertise:
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