Policy Watch November

New UK Trade Strategy The Department for Business and Trade is developing a new UK Trade Strategy which aims to align with the new industrial strategy, enhance economic security and support net zero ambitions. The trade strategy is anticipated for publication in April–May 2025. Key focus areas will include Digital Trade, Trade and Net Zero Climate Technology, Practical Improvements for Businesses, Trade and Development, Supply Chains, Critical Metals and Minerals, and ...

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YPP: Swedish British Summit 2024 in London

Last week, members of the BSCC Young Patrons Programme had the privilege of attending the British Swedish Summit 2024 in London. This summit offered a thought-provoking and contemporary exploration of leadership, bringing together an inspiring assembly of business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics from both Sweden and the UK. Our gratitude goes to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK, along with Fredrik Warneryd and team, for welcoming us. Taking ...

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Annual Patrons’ Dinner

On 27 November, we had the pleasure of welcoming our Patron Members to the Platinum Jubilee Patrons’ Dinner, in the presence of H.E. Samantha Job, British Ambassador to Sweden, hosted by SEB at Villa Täcka Udden. The event featured Peter Wallenberg Jr, Chair of KAW Foundation, as our host and speaker. We would like to extend many thanks to Peter for sharing valuable insights to our Patrons. The evening also featured a ...

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Member Updates

Within the BSCC network there exists extensive knowledge and expertise. We are always eager to share relevant knowledge, news and useful information. This week we are happy to share updates from three of our Patron members Michaël Berglund, EY and Stena Line. Michaël Berglund After nearly 40 years at Strandvägen, Michaël Berglund is now taking a strategic step and relocating to modern office spaces at Skeppsbron 44 in Gamla Stan (Old Town).  In ...

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Member Updates

Within the BSCC network there exists extensive knowledge and expertise. We are always eager to share relevant knowledge, news and useful information. This week we are happy to share updates from three of our Patron members Essity, Saab and Volvo Cars. Essity Essity is the first company in its industry to produce CO2-free tissue using renewable hydrogen. Their Mainz-Kostheim plant in Germany emphasizes sustainability and circularity by transforming recycled paper into high-quality tissue under ...

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Policy Watch October

New Industrial Strategy The future of British industry is being shaped with the first new industrial strategy in seven years, hoping to attract investors to the UK and boost economic growth. The strategy focuses on eight key sectors where the growth is sustainable, resilient and distributed across the country. The eight sectors in question are; advanced manufacturing, clean energy industries, creative industries, defence, digital and technologies, financial services, life sciences and ...

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Member Updates

Within the BSCC network there exists extensive knowledge and expertise. We are always eager to share relevant knowledge, news and useful information. This week we are happy to share updates from Vattenfall and AstraZeneca.   Vattenfall  This week, Vattenfall’s Head of Sustainability, Annika Ramsköld, is representing the company at COP29 in Baku, where she is discussing ambitious climate targets, carbon pricing, and the investment frameworks necessary for a sustainable future. With nearly 76% ...

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Annual Christmas Drinks Reception

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite all members to the BSCC Annual Christmas Drinks Reception. A Christmas celebration at the British Ambassador’s residence. This will be the first time the new Ambassador addresses the members of BSCC. During the evening the BSCC Annual Award 2024 will be presented. Date: 4 December 2024 Time: 17.00-19.00 CET Venue: British Ambassador's Residence, Laboratoriegatan 8, Stockholm

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Trends With: Maria Ericson

GSK is a focused biopharma company with strong momentum and big ambitions, to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. They aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. Maria is the Director Government Affairs & Communication at GSK. Before this she held roles at Baxter International Inc and Adxto ...

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New Patron: Polestar

We are thrilled to present Polestar as the newest Patron member of the BSCC.  Polestar is a Swedish manufacturer of electric vehicles that combines design and innovation to advance the movement towards more sustainable mobility. With a vision of a sustainable future, Polestar aims to create a truly climate-neutral production car by 2030.  The company traces its origins to Flash Engineering, a Swedish race team that modified Volvo cars in the late ...

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