Swedish Business Leaders Unite Behind Ecocide Law

At a panel discussion held during the Almedalen political week, representatives from major Swedish companies including Scania (global player in truck and bus manufacturing), SPP (major occupational pension fund), Swedbank (top three of Sweden’s commercial banks), and Volvo Buses (one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers), the Swedish Recycling Industries Association, The Swedish Confederation of […]

Ecocide Law Alliance Welcomes UP

Creating Fair Business Competition UP’s decision to join the Alliance demonstrates how progressive companies understand that environmental protection creates the foundation for fair competition and long-term business viability. Lawrence Masle, CEO of UP THERE, EVERYWHERE, articulated a compelling business case: “Causing serious environmental damage with knowledge of the consequences also undermines many sustainable businesses. An international […]

Flower supports ecocide law

By combining cutting-edge software technology with flexible energy assets, Flower is facilitating the renewable energy systems of tomorrow. With a focus on rapid expansion into selected European markets, Flower is breaking new ground towards a fossil-free energy system, enabling clean energy to power society. “At Flower, we’re working to speed up the transition to a […]

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 […]