Sweden's Cross-Industry Network for
Sustainable Industrial Development

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Sustainability Circle is Sweden’s leading cross-industrial network and think tank that brings together Sweden's leading industries and academic institutions.

We operate in the field of sustainable industrial development, with a focus on:

• Smart Maintenance

• Digital Transformation

• Operational Reliability

Through knowledge sharing, strategic foresight and competence development, we help organizations stay ahead in the transition to a sustainable future.

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​Why we exist

Sustainability Circle identifies and shares knowledge that contributes to sustainable development for industry in general and manufacturing in particular.

The network was founded in 2010 based on a simple idea:

The competence of more than 100,000 technicians and engineers in Swedish industry could be utilized far more effectively.

We believe that opportunity still exists today.

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Our journey

2010

The network was established with maintenance as its foundation.

2015

Sustainability Circle led a dialogue between industry and academia on the future role of maintenance in digitalized production.

The result was the concept of Smart Maintenance.

Today

The network includes around 50 principals from industry, infrastructure and services, stretching from Luleå in the north to Malmö in the south.

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​Looking ahead

Today our focus is on how maintenance, manufacturing and development together can create both operational and strategic resilience.

We believe industry needs more robust and resilient businesses.

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Knowledge sharing in practice

Every year Sustainability Circle shares knowledge through:

• Webinars

• Seminars

• Company events

• Trade fairs

• Study visits

• Training courses

• Individual meetings

More than one hundred activities are conducted annually.

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Governance

Sustainability Circle is guided by a manifesto consisting of 15 articles.

The organization is led by:

• A board of 20 members

• A reference group of 60 members

• A dedicated staff

Henric Widén serves as CEO.

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Sustainability Circle is Sweden’s leading cross-industry think tank and network for sustainable industrial development.

Since 2010, we have brought together industrial companies, infrastructure owners, technology suppliers and academia to share knowledge, explore future challenges and accelerate the transition towards more sustainable, reliable and competitive operations.

Our members represent manufacturing, steel, mining, pulp and paper, energy, transportation, healthcare, infrastructure and research. Together, they form a unique ecosystem where practical experience meets academic insight and emerging technologies.

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Our mission

We believe that sustainable development requires both technological progress and organizational transformation.

Our mission is to identify, develop and share knowledge that helps organizations improve operational reliability, productivity, resilience and sustainability.

We focus on the intersection between people, technology and business development, helping organizations move from reactive problem-solving to proactive value creation.

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What we do

Through webinars, workshops, study visits, conferences, research collaborations and strategic discussions, we create opportunities for learning and collaboration across industries.

Our work focuses on topics such as:

• Maintenance and Reliability

• Digital Transformation

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

• OT Cybersecurity

• Industrial Automation

• Emerging Technologies

• Learning Organizations and Leadership

• Sustainability and Circular Economy

• Resilient and Future-Ready Operations
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Rather than promoting technology for its own sake, we explore how organizations can successfully implement change and create measurable value.

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A network built on collaboration

The most valuable knowledge rarely exists within a single company.

Sustainability Circle creates a trusted environment where practitioners, specialists, managers and researchers can exchange experiences, discuss challenges and learn from each other.

Our members are often the people who prepare, influence and implement strategic decisions within their organizations. By connecting these professionals across industries, we help accelerate innovation and industrial development.

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Looking ahead

Industrial competitiveness, sustainability and resilience are increasingly interconnected.

Organizations need to manage digital transformation, knowledge transfer, demographic change, cybersecurity, climate challenges and evolving business models simultaneously.

Sustainability Circle exists to help industry navigate these challenges, understand emerging opportunities and build the capabilities required for long-term success.

Together, we are shaping the future of sustainable industry.