In Sweden, Vattenfall’s electricity supply is already almost entirely fossil free. However their CO2 roadmap goes beyond merely decarbonizing energy supply, which means shifting focus from being a supplier of electricity to a driver of innovation.

The steel industry is one of the largest sources of CO2-emissions. With completely fossil-free steel production, Sweden's total emissions could be reduced by as much as 10 percent – therefore, HYBRIT was founded in 2016.

NASA lauds Norrbotten’s pioneering work in reducing emissions and providing renewable energy to industries.

LKAB processes iron ore from two of the world's deepest underground mines. The goal is to achieve a CO2-free value chain by 2045.

In Luleå, Facebook operates one of the most sustainable data centers in the world. Design, construction, energy sources, water stewardship and hardware design are key components in achieving this.

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Skellefteå is home to Northvolt, who are building Europe's largest battery factory there. When production starts in 2021, the plant will manufacture lithium-ion batteries for electric cars and energy storage – important pieces of the puzzle in addressing climate change and converting to a more sustainable global economy.

By using residue waste from forestry, Piteå based SunPine produces sustainable tall diesel in a world leading bio-refinery. Today, their clean bio-diesel accounts for 2 percent of all diesel consumed in Sweden.