15 September 2025

Sustainable building automation - circular solutions for lower costs and reduced CO₂ footprint

How ACTE Solutions helps building automation companies create sustainable and cost-effective solutions

Building automation is a key enabler for energy efficiency and smarter buildings. But sustainability is not just about installing new, energy-efficient systems - it is just as much about extend the lifetime of existing technologies.

On ACTE Solutions we are working with property automation companies to repair, recycle and upgrading automation solutions. In this way, you as a supplier can help your customers - property owners and real estate companies - to reduce both environmental impact and costs.

Circular building automation: from new investment to lifecycle management

Traditionally, property owners have been faced with the choice of replacing automation systems when they become obsolete or start to malfunction. This often means:

High costs for purchase and installation
Unnecessary use of resources
Large quantities of electronic waste

By collaborating with ACTE, you as an automation partner get a circular path to offer your customers:

Repair of existing equipment - extend lifetime and reduce waste. Read more about our work with support, warranty and after-sales.
Upgrading of systems - integration of modern control logic, energy efficient solutions and new communication standards.
Recycling and reuse - where repair is not possible, we ensure that materials and parts are returned in a sustainable way.

The result is lower costs, smaller carbon footprint and higher value in your property portfolio - and you strengthen your end-customer offering.

Digital product passport - the next step for sustainable building automation

The EU's upcoming requirements for Digital Product Passport (DPP) will change the way we look at the life cycle of electronics and automation solutions. The product passport will collect information about the origin, materials, repairs and recycling of components, making it easier to make sustainable decisions throughout the life cycle. At ACTE Solutions, we collaborate with Vinnova on DPP, which means that we can offer solutions that are ready for future regulations.

For companies in building automation, this means increased transparency towards customers and financiers, as well as better opportunities to document sustainability work and meet the EU's green requirements.

Economic benefits of sustainable building automation

An increasing share of the financial market is rewarding green initiatives. Banks and investors are placing higher demands on property companies and offering
favouredfinancing conditions for those who can demonstrate low CO₂-emissions.

By working in a circular way with building automation, property owners can:

Access green loans and better interest rates - thanks to proven CO₂ reductions. Banks that SBAB, SEB and Swedbank currently offers dedicated green property loans and sustainability-linked loans for multi-family and commercial buildings.
Strengthen their ESG profiles - something that is crucial in procurement and sales.
Reducing operating costs - through more energy efficient systems and longer lifetime of existing installations.
Increase property value - sustainable buildings become more attractive to both investors and tenants.

Studies also show that property companies can actually earn directly from green finance through lower interest rates and better terms (Current Sustainability).

Concrete benefits for those working with building automation

With ACTE Solutions you get a partner that helps you to:

Extending the life cycle on your automation solutions.
Documenting sustainability efforts that enhance your customer value.
Reducing the carbon footprint and contribute to your customers' sustainability goals.
Optimising costs for both your organisation and your customers' projects.

Our work with sustainability and circularity permeates not only building automation but also industries such as transport and medical technology.

Executive summary

Investing in sustainable building automation is not just about the environment - it's also a strategic and economic advantage for both automation companies and property owners. By recycling, repairing and upgrading, you as a supplier can strengthen your offer, reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to the long-term profitability of property owners.

Want to know more about how we can support you in delivering sustainable and circular solutions in building automation? Contact us at ACTE Solutions.