On December 13, 2024, India and Sweden strengthened their collaboration on sustainability and decarbonisation at the 2nd India-Sweden Sustainability Day held in Mumbai. Organised by Team Sweden in India, the event focused on industry transition, green technologies, and knowledge sharing.
The event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia, fostering discussions on strategies for decarbonisation. Sweden, which recorded its lowest energy-related emissions in five decades in 2023, shared its vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. India, targeting net-zero emissions by 2070, seeks to benefit from Sweden’s advanced technologies and proven strategies.
The highlight was a panel discussion, “Breaking Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Sustainability in High-Emission Sectors,” featuring companies like Atlas Copco, Tata Power, and Mahindra Group. They shared solutions for reducing emissions in sectors like steel, cement, and energy. Another session, “Impact: Unlocking a Sustainable Future,” showcased collaborative projects from Volvo Group, Kalyani Steel, and others.
Long-standing initiatives such as the India-Sweden Green Transition Partnership and Green Hydrogen Cluster have already driven over 20 collaborations. These efforts leverage Sweden’s triple-helix model, fostering close ties between government, industry, and academia to accelerate decarbonisation.
Sweden’s Trade Commissioner to India, Sofia Högman, highlighted the role of joint efforts in addressing global challenges. “This collaboration combines Sweden’s sustainability expertise with India’s ambitious environmental goals, setting benchmarks in green innovation,” she said.
Participants left with actionable insights and renewed commitment to advancing sustainability, underlining the event’s role in driving impactful solutions for global environmental challenges.
