Case
Sustainability integrated into transport procurement.
As Skånetrafiken carries out one of its largest procurements of new trains and maintenance services, sustainability is not treated as a separate track, but as an integrated part of business, governance and long-term societal value. Procurement therefore plays a central role in ensuring that new rolling stock, maintenance and supply chains contribute to a robust and future-proof public transport system.
ClientSkånetrafiken
IndustryPublic
ServicesSustainable Business
Background
Skånetrafiken is the public transport authority for the Skåne region in southern Sweden, responsible for planning, procuring and managing regional and local train and bus services. As part of Sweden’s publicly funded transport system, it plays a central role in enabling sustainable mobility and reducing climate impact at scale.
Challenge
Knightec Group supports the work through strategic advisory and specialist expertise in sustainable procurement, lifecycle perspectives and supplier management. The focus is on translating sustainability ambitions into concrete targets, structures and requirements with real impact in procurement processes, contracts and implementation.
Bridging sustainability strategy with technical execution.
Knightec Group combines sustainability expertise with engineering, digitalisation and industrialisation to link strategic goals with concrete technical and operational actions—strengthening performance and long-term resilience.
The project is built on shared regional sustainability targets that guide both client and suppliers throughout the entire contract period. By integrating clear requirements, continuous follow-up and operational processes, sustainability becomes a core part of decision-making rather than a standalone effort. With expertise from Senior Advisor Annika Edlund, the work spans environmental, social and economic aspects, with a focus on lifecycle perspectives, supply chains and long-term asset management.
Delivered Value
For Skånetrafiken, this represents a long-term approach where sustainability is directly linked to business value, risk management and societal responsibility. By integrating sustainability into core procurement and asset management processes, the organisation is building a public transport system that is resilient over time, attractive to passengers and aligned with future expectations on climate, resource efficiency and social sustainability.
Together, this shows how procurement can be used as a strategic lever to drive performance, resilience and long-term value in public transport systems.
