Stellar line-up in Almedalen
Ellen Einebrant, CEO, the Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association; Johanna Fager Wettergren, Head of Sustainability, Swedbank; David Frydlinger, Partner, Cirio law firm; Charlotta Helge, Head of Social Policy, TCO (Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees); Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Head of Sustainability, SPP; Fredrik Nilzén, Head of Sustainability, Scania; Karin Nilsson, Expert on environmental policy, Svenskt Näringsliv (Confederation […]
Historic decision by Sweden’s biggest political party
Stockholm, Sweden – In a historic move, Sweden’s biggest political party, the Social Democrats (Socialdemokraterna), has officially decided to push for an international ecocide law, signaling a major step forward in the global effort to make large-scale environmental destruction a crime under international law. The decision was taken by the party’s highest decision-making body, the S-congress, […]
Kivra supports ecocide law
Kivra is a place where you can gather your important documents digitally such as letters, invoices and receipts. Secure, accessible, and good for the environment. Kivra is owned by 41an Invest (Karl-Johan Persson and Stefan Krook), FAM (owned by the three largest Wallenberg Foundations), the board of directors, and personnel. “Supporting initiatives like the […]
GodEl and GodFond – new business voices for ecocide law
“The environment knows no national borders. Harm done to mother nature in one part of the world is not only of local concern, but to mankind as a whole. This is why global cooperation and strong frameworks are needed. Ecocide-legislation must be seen in this light,” says Christian Heger, CEO, GodFond i Sverige […]
Business leader op-ed: Bring Environmental Criminals to Justice
On April 22, Earth Day is observed across the globe – a stark reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the natural world on which our entire economy depends. One vital step is to make mass environmental destruction – ecocide – an international crime within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. We urge the […]
Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association
The Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association is the industry association for private sector recycling companies that have opted to work actively with environment and ethics in their operations, with the goal of creating long-term sustainable recycling. Its members have an annual turnover of 36 billion SEK and over 10,000 employees at facilities across the country. The […]
First Japanese business supporter
Mitsuhiro Komiyaji is a business professional with a focus on venture capital, joint ventures, and international business development, particularly in Japan but also globally. He has had key roles in facilitating joint ventures, raising funds, and assisting companies in various sectors, including robotics, automotive, and telecommunications. In 2000, he launched the information service “Impact Japan,” […]
Joining forces globally
The importance of incorporating environmental issues into a company’s development was highlighted by, among others, Leif Johansson, former CEO of Electrolux and Volvo, as well as former chairman of AstraZeneca and Ericsson. To illustrate the power of active and successful environmental work, he shared a story from the 1990s when Greenpeace, through an action against […]
Business leaders demand for global ecocide law – DN
Article in Dagens Nyheter. The port of Gothenburg is one of Europe’s major and most efficient logistics hubs, and handles a significant share of Sweden’s and the Nordics’ cargo flows. It is a key point for both import and export, and a crucial player in global trade. WIth an extensive railway network, and a central […]
First Ukrainian business takes a stand for ecocide law
“Ecocide must be recognized as an international crime for protectection of our planet’s ecosystems, especially in the context of Ukraine’s ongoing struggle. The destruction of nature, as we have witnessed during the war, is not only a harm for the environment but also a huge impact on entire communities – an example of this is […]
