Consulate General of Sweden in Shanghai

Sustainability cuts across every part of our lives, but what about in medical research?🔬 At Malmö University, project assistant Emma Itting works in a cell lab focused on cancer research – and part of their work explores how they can use less animals and animal derived products in their research.♻️ Pioneering sustainable and innovative methods are just part of the attraction of working and living in Malmö - the range of projects give researchers inspiration and collaboration potential to advance life-changing research.✅   And the cherry on the cake? Malmö city’s proximity to the beach!  🏖️ #Sustainability #Innovation #PioneerthePossible #Malmo #AskAPioneer

No polar bears, just unicorns 🦄 With over 40 homegrown unicorns, per capita Sweden is second only to Silicon Valley in the global unicorn rankings 🌍🚀. The thriving startup and scaleup ecosystem has catapulted great ideas into some of the world’s most recognised brands 🌟. In the finance arena, payment providers Klarna and Zettle by PayPal have revolutionised a centuries-old sector, challenging traditional institutions to keep pace with modern consumer demands 💳💡. Sustainable battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt are building a new industry from the ground up 🔋🌱. Swedish innovators Epidemic Sound have set a new royalty-free standard for music licensing subscriptions 🎵📈. The unicorns now run in a pack, with cybersecurity firm Recorded Future and online doctor service Kry (globally known as Livi) on their way to joining tech giants Skype, Spotify, Mojang Studios (Mincecraft), and King (Candy Crush Saga) as global changemakers 🌐🔧. With a history of innovation and proven market success, Sweden is an attractive hotspot for investors and entrepreneurs from all over the world 📊🔍. #Innovation #Startups #Sweden #Unicorns #Investment #TechGiants #GlobalImpact #Entrepreneurship 📸: 1. Lieselott van der Meijs/Imagebank Sweden; 2. Melker Dahlstrand/Imagebank Sweden

Step into the future of aviation alongside Tobias Hagstadius, a visionary at Sweden's Green Flight Academy! 👨✈️ 🌿 From training pilots for flying electric planes to pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly technology in cold weather conditions, Tobias is at the forefront of sustainable flights. ✈️ Join us as we delve into the world of electric aviation and embrace innovation in the pursuit of a greener tomorrow. 💚    #Sweden #ElectricAviation #Sustainability #Innovation 

Can metals be used as an alternative to fossil fuels in the race to complete a clean cycle for storing energy? ♻️   Jump into the world of combustion physics with Professor Zhongshan Li at Lund University – where his innovative research team is exploring how abundant aluminium waste can be used to solve the long-term energy storage puzzle. Imagining a new future is at the heart of Swedish academia and research – where will this inventive take us next? 🙌  Join Professor Li and Lund University to lead the charge!  #GreenTransition #Innovation #GreenEnergy #Sweden #PioneerthePossible #AskAPioneer 

While “green building” has become a popular topic among real estate developers, concerns over #biodiversity are still scarce. True to its Swedish standards of innovation, lifestyle and sustainability, White Peak Real Estate Investment pays great attention to its landscape design, that should benefit both residents and nature, and was therefore awarded with Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) - Environmental Pioneer Award by European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.   White Peak latest project in Chengde, located on a hillside and connected to a forest park, was designed with biodiversity in mind. The objective was to reduce the impact from land artificialization by restoring vegetation and animal habitat, strengthening water retention, creating cool island effect, and helping people reconnect with nature.   The project was rewarded by a SITES Gold pre-certification, attesting to the #sustainability and resilience of the landscape. An expert report measured the effectiveness of the program, showing positive results. Visitors can easily see wild squirrels, hedgehogs, pollinators, and various bird species. Through community engagement programs, the park has become a key selling point of the project. White Peak continues to apply biodiversity design in its new projects and was recently certified SITES in Qingdao.   The winners of the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards will be announced in September. Stay tuned for more inspiring initiatives from leading Swedish companies! Credits: EUCCC and White Peak

Can trees help us get cleaner water? Yes, say Swedish researchers. 🧑🔬 We all know that trees do a lot of good, right? But did you know that trees contain cellulose nanocrystals, which are great at absorbing pollutants? 🌳 Based on this knowledge, Chalmers University of Technology has developed a new, cellulose-based material that can purify contaminated water. By using this method, up to 80% of pollutants in water can be absorbed. This has the potential to make a big impact in areas where access to clean water is limited.  How does it work? 💧The treatment system – which is simple and portable – is connected to a sewage pipe. 💧The cellulose-based material in the system works as a filter.  💧The contaminated water passes through the filter. 💧The filter absorbs the pollutants, which are broken down by sunlight, without the need for additional energy or heat. The textile industry is now testing this technology, as a means to combat the problem of toxic textile dye discharge. #ChalmersUniversityofTechnology #Sweden #Research #Water #Textile #Technology

Have you heard of SSAB’s breakthrough HYBRIT technology – a game-changer for fossil-free steel? 🛠️ With HYBRIT technology, the Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB aims to be the first steel company in the world to bring fossil-free steel to the market by 2026 and largely eliminate their carbon dioxide emissions around 2030. In 2021, the Volvo Group manufactured a first-ever vehicle crafted from SSAB’s fossil-free steel. This new load carrier, tailored for mining and quarrying, marks the initial stride towards a decarbonised future. 🚛 Follow us to see how Swedish companies are driving the green transition! 🌍 Photos: 1. SSAB 2. SSAB 3. Volvo #ssab #hybrit #fossilfreesteel #decarbonisation #greentransition #pioneerthepossible

The Swedish food tech start-up, Mycorena, has swiftly risen as one of the fastest-growing companies in the food industry, earning recognition as a leading player in the European food tech scene. 🚀 Dedicated to developing cutting-edge fungus technology for the creation of next-generation food ingredients, Mycorena aims to become a global leader, playing a pivotal role at the forefront of this transformative shift in the food sector. 💡 Stay tuned and get inspired by how Swedish companies are leading the green revolution. 💚 #Sweden #Innovation #PioneerThePossible #GreenTransition #Mycorena Photos: Mycorena

This is Hisingsbron, an award-winning bridge crossing the Göta älv river in central Gothenburg. 🌉 With dedicated lanes for buses 🚌 and trams 🚋, as well as separate pathways for pedestrians 🚶 and cyclists 🚴, the bridge is a testament to modern urban connectivity. A standout feature of Hisingsbron is its innovative lift system. The central span is gracefully elevated horisontally to accommodate passing river traffic, seamlessly blending engineering prowess with functional beauty. The bridge was unveiled in 2021 and won the prestigious International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) Award for Small Road and Rail Bridges in 2023. 🌟 Hisingsbron is 1,380 metres long in total – counting all the parts on land – and 40 metres wide. Photo: Felix Gerlach/imagebank.sweden.se

Summertime in Sweden offers plenty of time for various outdoor activities. But there's no need to buy all kinds of sports gear – just borrow it! Non-profit organisation Fritidsbanken is like a library for sports equipment, available in more than 100 locations across Sweden. The simple idea is that anyone with a storage space full of unused stuff can donate, and people looking for those perfect boxing gloves/life vests or maybe just a football... can borrow what they need for 14 days. Brilliant, right? 😉 Photos: Henric Byström, Fritidsbanken & Phia Bergdahl/Scandinav/imagebank.sweden.se