Pontus Herin is a a well known Swedish journalist focusing on economy and society, presently with Dagens Industri and Di.TV. Prior to that, Pontus career has been with EFN, SVT, Affärsvärlden and Veckans Affärer. Co-founder of Fjärde Uppgiften, focusing on dissemination of research to the public.

Efficient resource management, positive climate actions, strengthened competitveness.

Pontus Herin / Sven Kristensson

This years conference theme: Green awakening – a positive discussion about the possibilities for sustainable development and financial returns offered to us by digitalisation, 4IR and cleantech business.

Harald Mix, Managing Partner, Altor Equity Partners / Adam Kostyál, Senior Vice President, Head of European Listings / Lena Sellgren, Chief Economist, Business Sweden

”Stakeholder capitalism” is at he top of the political and corporate agenda. Environment, social development and corporate governance is debated worldwide – how can industrial businesses help solve todays social and environmental challenges? Listen to leading companies that have pioneered in creating business driven sustainable development. As a business leader – what do you need to focus on to be relevant to consumers and investors of tomorrow?

Robert O´Keefe, Vice President Health Effects Institute (HEI) / Roger Sedin, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

More than 90% of the world´s population lives in areas where air pollution exceeds the WHO´s guidelines for healthy air. In many places industrial production is one of the root causes. But industrial innovation power is also spearheading the development. The speakers will take us on a trip to China, India and the US to elaborate on the problems of today and the solutions of tomorrow. Also – is it even time for Sweden to introduce stricter environmental regulations?

Henrik Henriksson, CEO H2 Green Steel

Climate action can´t wait, and green capital is flowing into Norrland, the region that once built the Swedish wealth. with forests, rivers and mining. Northvolt is charging our batteries. Industrial giants SSAB (steel making), LKAB (mining) and Vattenfall (energy) revolutionize the steel industry with a new 100% fossil free steel making method. And start-up H2 Green Steel is challenging them with a hydrogenbased alternative. Sweden has unique possibilities to radically reduce its joint carbon dioxide emissions – AND create new business opportunities!

Anna Kinberg Batra, Chairman of the Board, Svensk Solenergi

Anna Kinberg Batra and Pontus Herin discuss how entrepreneurship and export business is at the forefront of the green development and why politics is lagging.
Personal reflections on the industrial society of tomorrow, financial investments and how Sweden should use its´ presidency of the Council of the EU as a springboard to speed-up development.

Annika Winsth, Chief Economist Nordea / Johan Nylander, Asia correspondent HongKong, Dagens industri / Eirik Winter CEO & Head of CIB, BNP Paribas Group Nordic Region

Pandemic related costs for the 2019/2021 business season proved almost astronomical. But will the pandemic also move into history books as the tipping point when it comes to our views on environment, digitalisation and international co-operation? What is the future strategy for industrial development in Sweden?

14.45-15.10

ESG, sustainability and climate smart companies attract more interest, and more money, when it comes to professional investment decisions – because of the environment, but it´s also good for your economy!

Ibrahim Baylan, Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation / Sven Kristensson CEO and President, Nederman Group

Historically big industrial investments will be needed to face the need for a new green economy. But challenging politics, new and untested technologies, production methods and business models carries great risks for individual companies. How can industry, politics och finance co-operate to create innovative and sustainable solutions to increase the level of innovation?

Sofia Lönnqvist, Director Capital Markets, BNP Paribas / Sasja Beslik, Group Head of Sustainability, PFA Pension / Johan Hagbarth, Investment Strategist Sweden, SEB

ESG has found its way into the investor community. How will investments and allocation strategies change when sustainability and ESG enters the decision making process today, and tomorrow? Possibilities – and risks?

Christian Danielsson, Head of the European Commission's Representation in Sweden / Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Head of Sustainability SPP / Karl-Oskar Olming Head of Sustainability Strategy, Policy and Governance, SEB

What is really sustainable? Several new EU regulations are soon expected to be in place regarding financial sustainability. New taxonomy proposals are on the EU Parliament board, with the two first parts relating to climate action and environmental pollution. All major public corporations will be held accountable for their environmental initiatives, and financial institutions for their investment activities. What exactly can we expect from the new EU taxonomy – and will it really help the financial market going green?

Ketil Gorm Paulsen, Head of Division Monitoring & Control Technology, Nederman

Digitalisation and remote control are two of the key concepts for growing servicification in manufacturing industries. The Nederman “Clean Air as a Service” concept is guaranteeing the customer a problem free industrial air filtration process based on a monthly subscription basis. Digital air filtration is a rapidly emerging reality growing productivity, cutting energy costs and also – introducing new revenue streams for service providers.