GLOBAL BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY 2022
A considerable majority of Swedish companies operating overseas are profitable and more than half have their sights set on new investments. These are just two findings in the Global Business Climate Survey for this year, which captures the inside perspectives of Swedish decision-makers in 22 markets.
More than 1,600 Swedish companies took part in this year’s survey and shared first-hand insights into the success factors and challenges they face when doing business abroad.
Overall, the consensus was clear: the business climate overseas is improving. 60 per cent of companies believe that amplifying their Swedish identity benefits their performance abroad, and 40 per cent of companies say that customers consider environmental sustainability to a “high or very high degree” – up four points from last year.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
The Global Business Climate Survey is jointly produced by Business Sweden, the Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SCI), and Sweden’s embassies and consulates and covers 22 markets in Western Europe, APAC, MEA+, and the Americas.
The survey was first carried out in 2020 and captures the viewpoints, experiences and insights of Swedish business leaders overseas. In total, more than 1,600 C-level representatives of Swedish companies abroad responded to the survey and answered 18 standard questions on the business climate in their main markets. The responses from the various regions are weighted in the survey results.
Speakers List:
Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs
Jan Larsson, CEO, Business Sweden
Andreas Hatzigeorgiou, President of Swedish Chambers International (SCI)
Barbara Nel, Country President: African Cluster (SA, SSA & FSA), AstraZeneca
Christofer Laurell, Senior Vice President, Research and Public Affairs, Einride
Johanna Landberg, Head of Impact Banking, Doconomy
Paul Palmstedt, Head of External Corporate Communications & Affairs, Electrolux
Kamshat Galiyeva, General Manager, Epiroc, Brazil
Signhild Arnegård Hansen, CEO, SnackCo, US.
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Swedish Chamber of Commerce Patron Members 2022
We are proud to present the Patrons of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, all committed to the long-term support of the Swedish-Dutch business community. Founded in 2004, the patronship has grown steadily and today it consists of 33 Patron members representing a wide range of industries, from finance and automotive to retail and tech. The patrons are the Ambassadors of the Chamber’s business platform and represent some of the largest Swedish and Dutch brands.
Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands is the ultimate business platform, connecting Swedish and Dutch companies and entrepreneurs. We are a non-profit organization with more than +60 years of experience and are one of the most active foreign Chambers in the Netherlands. We bring value to Members across all sectors and industries, from large corporates to SMEs, entrepreneurs, and start-ups both in the NL and in SWE. Our focus is to provide new and exciting networks and eco-systems, to provide relevant informative events and roundtables and to deliver first-class business services tailored to your business needs.
Networking – We offer a dynamic business network with +200 members. Membership of the Chamber provides you with a unique platform to meet and Connect and introduce you to our extended network of Member company experts and fellow members who are ready to share their intellectual know-how through For Member-by-Member presentations and happy to assist you with your business needs.
We Connect and introduce you to our extended network of Member company experts and fellow members who are ready to share their intellectual know-how through For Member-by-Member presentations and are happy to assist you with your business needs.
Special Offer – In August and September 2022 we are offering a 50% reduced price on the Membership Fee for 2022! Join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands today and sign up at our website, link in bio, or send an email to
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Sweco & Husqvarna Green Cities Event- September 29, 2022
"The greener, the better: the potential of green cities revealed"
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and its partners Sweco and Husqvarna would like to invite you to an inspirational meeting at the Sweco Netherlands head office. See, hear, feel and taste the impact of green cities. Interesting for all partners who want to improve sustainability throughout their organization.
We’ll take you with us on our insights and data, and tell you more about the in the Netherlands. Afterward, there is time to get to know each other in a casual setting.
Did you know(*):
- That there is room for more than 93.000 trees extra in our cities in the Netherlands?
- There is potential of more than 5.000 soccerfields for replacing pavement for urban green space in cities?
- And that this number can be doubled (13.000 soccerfields) if you look at the potential of rooftops?
- There is potential of 18.500 soccerfields of lawns where we can add more valuable green?
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Join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands is the ultimate business platform connecting Swedish and Dutch companies and entrepreneurs. We are a non-profit organization with more than +60 years of experience and are one of the most active foreign Chambers in the Netherlands. We bring value to Members across all sectors and industries, from large corporates to SMEs, entrepreneurs, and start-ups both in the NL and in SWE. Our focus is to provide new and exciting networks and eco-systems, to provide relevant informative events and roundtables, and to deliver first-class business services tailored to your business needs. Networking – We offer a dynamic business network with +200 members. Membership of the Chamber provides you with a unique platform to meet and foster new business contacts, build stronger networks and to keep informed on updates, news and innovation in the Swedish -Dutch community. Events – Join some of our annually +40 first-class events and round tables or follow one of our programs such as Mentorship Program, Tech Tables or Women Business Leadership, designed to support you, your company, colleagues and team. We Connect and introduce you to our extended network of Member company experts and fellow members who are ready to share their intellectual know-how through For Member-by-Member presentations and are happy to assist you with your business needs. *Special Offer – In August and September 2022 we are offering a 50% reduced price on the Membership Fee for 2022! Join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands today and sign up at our website, link in bio, or send an email to for more information. Photo credit: Carolina Nordholm
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Women Business Leadership- Video
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Leadership Program is tailormade to personal needs and will help you identify the obstacles to your success, as well as guide you towards becoming the best version of yourself – both as a leader and in your private life. Despite being successful in their roles and producing positive results, many business leaders and professionals experience a lack of confidence, low energy levels, stress, and fatigue. They often feel as though they are not being heard and are unsure of themselves and where they are heading. Many leaders feel both physically and mentally drained because they do not take care of their bodies and mind.
With the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Leadership Program 2022, we offer 3 Masterclasses this fall with 3 different topics to find your leadership identity, empower yourself to be fit to lead, and learn to use your network. Sign up for all 3 Masterclasses and receive a 25% reduction on the total participation fee or sign up individually for the event that you are interested in attending. You will be working towards your personal goals and developing your leadership skills and you can get a better idea of what changes you need to make to live your best life. All programs include coaching by Malin Hedlund who will give you the theoretical background information you need, provide practical exercises, facilitate teamwork and individual tasks, and exercises to practice in your environment until the next session. At each session, you will also meet an inspirational speaker or role model with a close connection to the topic.
SPECIAL OFFER
Possibility to book 2 personal coaching sessions with Malin for an additional cost of € 250 incl. BTW (Normal price € 700 excl. btw) Please indicate in your registration if you are interested to add this extra service.
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Welcome New Member- Advice to My Dear Daughter
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce gives a warm welcome to new Member, Advice to My Dear Daughter.
In order to achieve real change, the driving force must come from the women themselves. A woman must understand how she can influence her career. She must believe in herself. Click to learn more.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER- SAE INTERNATIONAL
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce gives a warm welcome to new Member SAE International.
SAE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. SAE’s relatively small staff of 300 persons supports 200,000 volunteers worldwide who do the real work. For over 100 years, these dedicated professionals do everything from mentoring children and engineering students to contributing to technical papers and standards.
As a global organization, SAE International has offices in the USA, UK, Netherlands and China and works with affiliate SAE organizations in Brazil and India and provide the following:
- Neutral forums that abide by international anti-trust guidelines for engineers to convene and collaborate on issues that affect their broader industries and society
- Consensus-based standards that advance quality, safety and innovation
- A global community whose diverse wisdom makes mobility safer, cleaner and more accessible
- The most reliable and comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed engineering resources in mobility
- STEM education and collegiate programs to inspire and build mobility’s future workforce
- Professional engineering and management training to advance careers and build adaptable workforces
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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 2022-2023
SAVE THE DATE for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program 2022-2023.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. Since then, more than 100 Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber have followed the program and benefited from their future personal and professional growth. The many Mentors have benefited to meet the new generation leaders of the future and learning more about their insights and values.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Mentorship Program is an 7-month program consisting of 5 mandatory Seminars and workshops covering topics as leadership, digitalization, business culture, personal development and mindfulness and recovery. The sessions are inspired and supported by senior business professionals from across all fields and sectors within the Swedish-Dutch business community. It strives to provide participants with the opportunity to grow in their careers and to enrich their personal developments by exchanging experiences, views, and knowledge. By using the Chamber’s extensive network of international business leaders, the program offers Young Professionals a unique Mentor experience under the supervision of The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program Program Manager Henrik Jan Guitink, Managing Partner of AIMS International Netherlands B.V.
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