GIAB in Almedalen

David and Goliath – The collaboration creating profitability in a circular economy
In the transition to a circular economy, it is of crucial importance to implement new business models that are more economically profitable and that generate more positive effects on people and the environment than the models currently in use. GIAB has achieved success with this, and the company is now one of Sweden’s foremost examples of how the theory behind the circular economy can be converted into a profitable business. In just five years, the company’s turnover has grown from MSEK 0.5 to MSEK 100. New, sustainable business models arise by means of partnership between small innovative companies and major agents in society – such partnerships have clearly resulted in large-scale financial savings and tangible, measurable results of work with sustainability issues with positive effects. GIAB is hosting an hour-long discussion regarding sustainable business and the unexploited potential of major companies in the circular economy.

Participants:
Ola Alterå, Chair of Government Committee on the Circular Economy
Karin Stenmar, Sustainability Manager, Folksam
Ylva Öhrnell, Environment & Quality Manager, DHL
Markus Larsson, Programme Manager for Climate & Environment, Fores
Johan Hultberg, Member of Parliament (M) County of Kronoberg, Member of Environment and Agriculture Committee and EU Committee
Jonas Carlehed, Sustainability Manager, IKEA Sweden
Moderator: Christian Jansson, CEO, GIAB
Organiser: GIAB Godsinlösen Nordic AB

Watch a recording of the seminar here