Welcome to New Swe-Cham Member Saint-Gobain Ecophon
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to warmly welcome new Member Saint-Globain Ecophon.
Saint-Gobain Ecophon develops, produces, and sells acoustic products and systems that contribute to a good working environment by improving people's well-being and performance. Our promise, "A sound effect on people," is at the heart of everything we do.
Ecophon has sales offices in 20 countries and representatives in 30 more worldwide. Its total staff is approximately 1,100. The headquarters is located in Hyllinge, just outside Helsingborg in Sweden. Ecophon is part of the global Saint-Gobain Group.
We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and introducing Saint-Globain Ecophon to our Swedish-Durch Business Community.
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Electrolux Group named one of World’s Most Sustainable Companies in TIME’s inaugural ranking
June 27, 2024
Electrolux Group has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies in TIME’s inaugural sustainability ranking.
The company ranked 89 out of the 500 companies from around the world that made the list.
The world’s 5,000 leading companies, from various sectors, went through a rigorous assessment process. TIME explains that the companies at the top of the list (including us) have signed on to some of the most respected climate programs including the 1.5°C target from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), received high scores from CDP and have incorporated sustainability into their business models.
The assessment not only included environmental sustainability criteria such as emissions targets and energy efficiency, but also social sustainability such as employee diversity and work safety.
“This recognition means a lot to us and we remain committed to continue our journey to reduce our carbon footprint according to science, as well as caring for people around us,” says Elena Breda, our Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer.
Earlier this year, we were also named one of Europe’s Climate Leaders by the Financial Times.
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Photo credentials: Electrolux Group
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Johan Uhlin, Scania Sweden appointed new Honorary Board Member
June 4, 2024
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce has appointed Johan Uhlin as an Honorary Board Member, effective June 4, 2024. Johan Uhlin, currently the General Manager of Scania Production Zwolle and soon to be Managing Director of Scania Sweden, was elected at the Swedish Chamber's 64th Annual General Meeting. This prestigious recognition underscores Johan Uhlin’s significant contributions and dedicated service to the Chamber over the past six years. Johan has held various key roles within the Swedish Chamber, including Board Member, Vice Chairman, and Chairperson, and has led both the Executive Committee and the Nomination Committee. His leadership has consistently upheld the Chamber’s sustainability, innovation, and diversity values.
The Board of Directors firmly believes that Johan Uhlin is highly deserving of this honorary position. With his demonstrated leadership and steadfast dedication to the Chamber, they are confident he will serve as an outstanding ambassador, further enhancing the bilateral relations between Sweden and the Netherlands.
With the appointment of Johan Uhlin, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce now has six Honorary Members.
Nils van Dijkman
Bert Gort
Ben Hummel
Henk Lokin
Gerard Perik
Johan Uhlin
H.E. Ambassador of Sweden, Mr. Johannes Oljelund, is Honorary Chairperson of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands.
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Welcome New Board Members!
On June 4, 2024, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 64th Annual General Meeting. We are delighted to announce the addition of three esteemed professionals to our Board:
- Mark Verbakel, Managing Director of SKF BV
- Fatih Noyan, Country Manager Netherlands at Ericsson
- Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce
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Women in Leadership September 26, 2024
We are glad to share that , e-commerce innovator & farmer and professional speaker, is joining us as a speaker for Women in Leadership: Embrace your unique path. The event, which takes place on September 26, is organised by the FDCC in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands and kindly hosted by Nokia Nederland.
Anna Häggblom is a dynamic entrepreneur and speaker, distinguished for her expertise in e-commerce innovation and dedication to integrating AI into business strategies. Anna's entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish AveoAI, a pioneering company in interior design and online retail, focusing on knowledge-intensive products.
Join us for insightful discussions and register at our Upcoming Events site.
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Swedish Chamber Upcoming Events September 2024
The Swedish Chamber is taking a break from events over the summer. We'll use this time to prepare for an exciting and dynamic event season this fall. We invite you to sign up for our thrilling events in September. Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! For all event details and registration, please check our upcoming events calendar. See you in September!
The Swedish Chamber is very pleased to invite you to the upcoming Events in September:
- Welcome to the Swedish Chamber Young Professionals' new season which starts on Join the vibrant and diverse Young Professionals community for an evening of fun and networking.
- Join us for the European Networking Cocktail in collaboration with the European Chambers in the Netherlands, in partnership with Loyens & Loeff on September 10, 2024.
- Join us for the Swedish Chamber Tech Table – Finance and Investment at Edge Stadion, hosted by Swe-Cham Patron Member PartInc on September 12, 2024
- On September 19, 2024, we will continue with the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Programme and present the topic of business Culture. We are pleased to welcome Keynote speaker Candida Snow, Director at Snow CC – Intercultural management & skills training specialists.
- Save the date for Women in Leadership's “Embrace your unique path” event on September 26th, organized by the Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Nokia Nederland! We welcome all our members, regardless of gender, to join!
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Swedish Chamber of Commerce International (SCI) Day June 13, 2024
On June 13-14th, we organized the annual SCI Days at .
For two days, 25 of our members gathered in person to mingle, brainstorm, and share stories from all over the world. For example, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce India encouraged employees at Swedish companies to collectively walk 8 FULL laps around the world! And a few hours away from India, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCJ) is constructing an architectural masterpiece, a “House of Sweden,” in Tokyo.
The SCI Day began with a site visit at and . Thank you so much, Thomas Dahlgren, Nadim Penser, and Linnea Grönwall, for hosting us and showing us your impressive range of services and products. The fact that it was conducted 20 meters below ground added an extra touch.
The next day started with the launch of the Business Climate Survey together with , which was followed by the SCI Annual Meeting and a presentation by the . The rest of the day consisted of workshops, in which Tamara Paravlic and Mandy Pieksma from the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Sweden and Kajsa Guterstam, Doug Washburn, and Victoria Wikström from Svenska Institutet joined us. Thank you all for joining us!
Not only did we have fun during the mingles and After Work, but it was also a productive day that introduced new ways to expand SCI.
Text and Pictures: Stockholms Handelskammare
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Global Business Climate Survey 2024 – Standing firm in shifting sand
The Global Business Climate Survey 2024 reveals that Swedish companies, despite increasing challenges in the global market, maintain their ability and continue to perform well internationally.
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