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ARTICLE – April 9, 2021
There are few bright spots in the European Commission’s leaked new taxonomy proposals
Within the EU Commission’s recently leaked revised draft delegated Act on the climate-related parts of the taxonomy, several of the sections that had aroused great discussions - not least in Sweden - have now been revised. Overall, however, we find it deeply concerning that it is clearly politics, not science, that now define what is and what is not contributing to a sustainable society in the proposal.
ARTICLE – April 9, 2021
Swedish Enterprise’s key messages on the Commission’s initiative on Substantiating Green Claims
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise welcomes the Commission’s ambition to enable companies to substantiate environmental claims through harmonised and standardised methods. Yet, we want to highlight a few key messages that should be considered when going forward.
ARTICLE – April 7, 2021
How the rules on State Aid for Important Projects of Common European Interest can be improved (IPCEI)
An IPECI can be a good instrument, but they should not be used too widely nor should they be applied to too many projects.
ARTICLE – March 27, 2021
”Don’t impose new tax reporting burden on EU businesses”
The competitiveness of European businesses is at risk if the EU introduces unilateral public country-by-country reporting, writes Krister Andersson in EURACTIV.
ARTICLE – March 18, 2021
A strong need for an effective dialogue between businesses and the WTO
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, in cooperation with 13 other business organisations, has written a letter to the WTO on the need for regular dialogue with the business community
ARTICLE – March 18, 2021
5.5 million tonnes of fossil-free steel production per year - a new pioneering factory is planned in northern Sweden
The announcement is a show of strength for the country’s industrial sector and highlights Sweden’s unique capacity to supply world markets with raw materials that boast a low climate footprint.
ARTICLE – March 17, 2021
Swedish exports can lead the way in global climate efforts
Swedish exports have already generated climate benefits equivalent to 26 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2018, as a result of the replacement of less-clean production in other parts of the world.
ARTICLE – March 17, 2021
”We are not looking for recovery alone – we also want growth to increase”
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, along with with its sister organisations in the Nordic countries and those in Latvia and Lithuania emphasize that EU-funds are used in such a way that simultaneously improves the internal market and increases global competitiveness.
ARTICLE – March 8, 2021
A competitive business environment is a prerequisite for finding climate solutions
European companies will be the ones that develop the tools and new technology required to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions. This makes it essential that we continue to ensure the competitiveness of our companies, said Fredrik Persson, chairman of Confederation of Swedish Enterprise at EU Industry Days.
ARTICLE – March 2, 2021
Swedish Enterprise on The Battery Regulation
The Commission’s action plan contains a range of initiatives that the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise sees – if designed appropriately – can become valuable tools in enabling a transition into a circular economy.

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