At its meeting on October 28, the Board of Directors discussed a model to strengthen the environmental initiatives in the procurement strategy for the operation and maintenance of the existing Metro. Over the past 6 years, this incentive model has enabled Metroselskabet to save 20-25% of the Metro's total electricity costs by implementing newer and greener technology, such as investments in energy-saving bulbs at stations and in tunnels, start/stop functionality in escalators and timetable adjustments.
The Board also received an update on the construction of the M3 line and the upcoming Nordhavn Metro and noted with satisfaction the good progress on both projects. For example, more than 80% of the M3 line tunnels have now been excavated, while the tunnel boring machine has completed the first tunnel between Nordhavn and Øster Søgade.
At a subsequent board seminar, the board received a presentation on the Metro's ongoing preparedness in relation to climate protection and safety, among other things, with a focus on cooperation with the relevant authorities.