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 Husqvarna, IK and Global Child Forum. Husqvarna Husqvarna UK recently reached a significant milestone with the production of its 500,000th battery pack. These advanced batteries are integral to powering the company’s robotic mowers, reflecting the innovation, precision, and quality that underpin its ...
Read MoreThree outstanding scholars—Simon Johnson, Geoffrey Hinton, and James A. Robinson—are among the Nobel Prize winners this year, making history with their groundbreaking contributions in economics and physics. Geoffrey Hinton (London, UK) – 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics Geoffrey Hinton (London, UK) – 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics Geoffrey’s pioneering work in Artificial Intelligence has reshaped the field of machine learning. In the 1980s, Hinton created the Boltzmann machine, an artificial neural network that learns to recognize ...
Read MoreWithin 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 Ethos, Northern Trust, Vattenfall and BNP Paribas. Ethos We are thrilled to share that Malin Speace from Ethos has been awarded Female Gazelle of the Year by Dagens Industri and Grant Thornton. This is a prestigious recognition that ...
Read MoreNew 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 ...
Read MoreWithin 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 ...
Read MoreWithin 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 ...
Read MoreNew 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 ...
Read MoreWithin 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% ...
Read MoreWe 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 ...
Read MoreWe are delighted to introduce our newest members Susteer and Bergerode Consulting. Susteer Susteer specializes in helping companies transition from merely reporting climate risks to actively reducing them and building long-term climate resilience. Leveraging a proven methodology that integrates expert consulting services with advanced software tools, Susteer enables organizations to transform climate risk assessments into actionable business strategies and insights. By doing so, they bridge the gap between risk identification and effective risk mitigation. Their comprehensive ...
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