Sustainability

VRAK's collections are located at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. More than 100 000 wrecks and are waiting to tell their story. It is one of the world's most fascinating cultural heritage sites. At the same time, the Baltic Sea is one of the most polluted seas on earth. Environmental toxins, littering, eutrophication and overfishing have created a sea in crisis. But the Baltic Sea can be saved. VRAK – Museum of Wrecks wants to do its best to contribute.

Every choice makes a difference. Vrak strives to be a sustainable and, in the long term, climate-positive museum in both its operations, offerings and range. The museum wants to inspire positive change and strives to always have a life cycle perspective.

Examples of environmentally friendly choices

• Not to salvage the ships. 
• To reuse a historic building.
• To reduce transportation in connection with the construction.

Environmentally certified agency

Swedish National Maritime, Transport and Military Museums (SMMTF), of which Vrak is a part, is environmentally certified according to the voluntary and international standard ISO 14001:2015.

SMMTF has a sustainability policy that helps the business make decisions that contribute to the global goals of Agenda 2030 and to the national environmental quality goals.