THE BOARD

Susanne Bolin Gärtner

Chair

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I am responsible for external funds, Head of Manager & Fund Selection at Danske Bank, where my role also involves me in the funds' sustainability work.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

Swesif and our future activities will become an increasingly important platform to disseminate, drive and raise awareness about investment for sustainable development. Of course, I want to continue to be part of this great forum that works for its members. I have been involved in the association and the board for a long time in various roles and most recently I have been re-elected in the role of chairwoman, which I am honoured to do.

What does sustainability mean to me?

As I work with funds, it goes without saying that sustainability is integrated into the investment process as well as influencing and engaging myself and others for a better world. I am also a yoga teacher and also see yoga as a sustainable form of exercise.

Anette Carmelius

Ledamot

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I work as an Account Manager for Institutions at Öhman Fonder AB. There I work with communicating our sustainability work to our clients and help develop and refine our sustainability work within the organisation.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

The financial industry has a major responsibility to drive sustainability issues forward. Swesif is an important player in this work, which also brings together many members. For me, it's great to be able to contribute my knowledge and experience as we continue to educate and develop the industry - a work that will certainly also contribute to my own development.

What does sustainability mean to me?

Going the extra mile in everyday life, making sustainable choices. Educating and passing on this knowledge to those around you and to future generations is important to me. In a broader perspective, it is about ensuring that economic growth and important societal functions can be developed and operated in a way that respects people and the environment. We have to take care of our amazing planet, it can't wait!

Anna Strömberg

Kassör

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I work at Carnegie Funds as a manager and sustainability officer.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

The industry is moving fast as the concept of sustainability moves higher up in the agenda. Swesif is a key player in driving, disseminating and enhancing the industry's knowledge and development in sustainability. It feels important to be part of it and contribute to.

What does sustainability mean to me?

Sustainability goes hand in hand with both profitability and growth and therefore shareholder value. It's about companies like products that have found sustainable solutions to global challenges as well as good corporate governance, common sense and a respectful relationship with the environment and fellow human beings.

Cecilia Cisana

Ledamot

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I am responsible for Sustainalytics' client and advisory work in Europe, which means that I try to understand investors' needs and objectives around sustainability, and how sustainability analytics and data can support this work.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

The market for sustainability, both within and beyond the financial industry, has developed exponentially over the last 5-10 years, and forums like Swesif are facing a huge need for collaboration. Here, asset owners and managers can discuss sustainability issues and learn from each other, and data providers and consultants can support and evolve with the market. I am convinced that collaboration is the key to meeting our sustainability goals and through my involvement in the Swesif board I can strengthen and drive the process.

What does sustainability mean to me?

It is an issue that goes far beyond sustainable investment, and affects our quality of life, health, safety and future. It is about both planetary boundaries and respect for our fellow human beings and future generations. Capital is needed to build a more sustainable economy and society, and therefore sustainable ownership and management play an important role.

Jennie Ahrén

Ledamot

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I work with sustainable investments in what are classified as frontier and emerging markets under the umbrella of Tundra Funds. In addition, I am building a platform - TURN | Tundra Research Network - that aims to foster collaborations between academia, business, policy and NGOs.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

For me, SWESIF is an important focal point for disseminating knowledge and information on how investment can contribute to sustainable development. I hope to be able to contribute with overall experiences from our work in low and middle income countries and add perspectives from my background as a researcher.

What does sustainability mean to me?

Long-term solutions where people, the environment and society can interact and develop to their full potential.

Lil Larås Lindgren

Ledamot

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I am Head of Communications at the Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP Fonden - AP3), a member of AP3's Executive Board and a member of the AP Fund's Ethics Council (Ethrådet) since 2014. I also sit on an external board.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

I like to be involved and I think that Swesif is doing a strong job in educating and training stakeholders on all these difficult sustainability issues. I want to contribute with an anchored communication work within the organisation in order to make a difference.

What does sustainability mean to me?

Sustainability for me is taking a sound, long-term view of how we can work for a modern and financially strong society while taking responsibility for people, the environment and good corporate governance. For us at AP3, as the pension manager of the public pension system, it is particularly important that we safeguard economic development and that we influence companies around the world to operate responsibly and soundly. "Driving dialogue and engaging with the aim of contributing to change" is the guiding principle of the work of the AP Funds Ethics Council.

Lingyi Lu

Ledamot

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I am the Sustainability Manager at Söderberg & Partners. This role includes analysing how different financial products integrate sustainability, to support advisors in finding suitable products for organisations and private clients.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

Many Swedish actors have leading positions in sustainable investments and Swesif is an important player in driving further development. It is also about making knowledge available about what the financial market is already doing and can do to contribute to sustainability. With previous experience in communication on development issues and sustainability, I hope to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and a broader perspective on sustainability.

What does sustainability mean to me?

Sustainability is respecting nature and people - applying a broader value perspective and using resources in a way that reduces rather than increases gaps among people living today and between generations.

Peter Sandahl

Ledamot

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I am the Head of Sustainability for Nordea Life & Pensions and have a number of international assignments, including for Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI), Science Based Targets (SBTi), Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net-Zero (GFANZ) and Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

Because I am convinced that we need more cooperation, both within the financial sector and with different stakeholder groups. Also to address these issues and realise the potential of the financial sector in the transition. SWESIF is an established and good platform to enable this.

What does sustainability mean to me?

That we have a systemic economic model based on solidarity, sustainability and allowing for equitable human development and respect for planetary boundaries.

Rebecka Elkert

Vice Ordförande

What do I do when I don't sit on Swesif's board?

I work as Head of Sustainable Investments at Carnegie Investment Bank.

Why am I active on the Board of Swesif?

I hope to help broaden the perspective and contribute with knowledge and focus on long-term sustainable investments.

What does sustainability mean to me?

Balance, sustainability and harmony. Between people, animals and planet and between generations.