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Investor AB's Leadership in the Exponential Framework
Where Investor AB Can Have the Biggest Impact: Pillar 4: Mobilize Finance (60%)
As an investment company, Investor AB's climate impact is entirely through their portfolio companies. Their capital allocation and active ownership approach determines the climate trajectory of major Swedish companies.
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Climate Performance Across Five Pillars
Detailed assessment of commitment and reporting across each transformation pillar
Cut Operational Emissions
Commitment
Drive portfolio companies to achieve operational decarbonization through board-level engagement
- 100% of portfolio companies to set SBTi-validated targets
- 67% of portfolio companies have resource efficiency targets
- Track aggregated portfolio Scope 1&2 against 2016 baseline
Progress & Evidence
70% reduction in aggregated portfolio Scope 1&2 emissions vs 2016 baseline
- ABB: 76% Scope 1&2 reduction, 94% renewable electricity
- Atlas Copco: 60% intensity reduction, 64% renewable energy
- Ericsson: 50%+ Scope 1&2 reduction, Net Zero ops by 2030
- Husqvarna: Halved absolute CO2 (all scopes) vs 2015
Decarbonize Value Chain
Commitment
Require all portfolio companies to measure and target value chain emissions
- 100% of portfolio companies have Scope 3 reduction targets
- Supplier engagement initiatives across holdings
- Financed emissions tracking via GHG Protocol & TCFD
Progress & Evidence
All portfolio companies now have Scope 3 targets with specific supplier programmes
- Wärtsilä: 25% supplier emissions reduction target by 2030
- Atlas Copco: 31% suppliers with approved EMS
- Husqvarna: 35% value chain reduction (SBTi approved)
Build & Scale Solutions
Commitment
Portfolio weighted towards industrial companies developing enabling technologies for decarbonization
- Invest in electrification, efficiency, and automation leaders
- Support portfolio companies developing zero-carbon products
- Enable customer decarbonization through portfolio products
Progress & Evidence
Portfolio companies enabling massive avoided emissions for customers
- ABB: Products avoid 74 megatons CO2e over lifetime (2023)
- Atlas Copco: 97% new projects have carbon reduction targets
- Ericsson: 5G radios 37% more energy efficient
- Wärtsilä: Zero-carbon fuel ready portfolio by 2030
Mobilize Finance & Investment
Commitment
Climate performance integrated into value creation plans; engagement over exit strategy
- Climate alignment in investment decisions
- Encourage portfolio companies to adopt internal carbon pricing
- Support green bond issuance across holdings
Progress & Evidence
Multiple portfolio companies have implemented carbon pricing and green financing
- Mölnlycke & Ericsson: Internal carbon pricing implemented
- Green bonds issued by Husqvarna, Atlas Copco, Heimstaden
- Engagement over Exit: prioritize transition support
Shape Policy & Narrative
Commitment
Active ownership driving climate policy through portfolio companies
- Using voting power to advance climate resolutions at AGMs
- Advocating for standardized climate reporting (TCFD, CSRD)
- Public support for EU Green Deal and climate finance taxonomy
Progress & Evidence
Active ownership model using voting and board seats to drive climate action
- Race to Zero member, Exponential Roadmap Initiative partner
- Voting as tool for climate risk management
- Advocate for standardized climate reporting (TCFD, CSRD)
Company Details
Legal entity information and industry classification
Company Details
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GICS Classification
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NACE Rev. 2.1 Classification
EU Statistical Classification of Economic Activities
K64NACE Rev. 2.1 is the statistical classification of economic activities in the European Union.
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