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Hakon Invest AB (STO:HAKN) In the CDP's annual survey of how stock market-listed companies deal with the climate issue, Hakon Invest received a shared sixth-place ranking among Nordic companies. A total of 110 companies in the Nordic region participated in the survey.
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has ranked listed companies globally based on accounting practices for carbon dioxide emissions. The Nordic survey, which has been carried out for the second year in a row, is based on a number of questions concerning climate change. In all, 110 companies responded to the questionnaire, and of these, Hakon Invest - through ICA's environmental work - received a sixth place ranking together with four other companies. Hakon Invest's responses to the questionnaire pertain only to ICA's operations.
One of the ICA Group's overarching strategies is to contribute to positive, sustainable development in society. A key target is to cut the ICA Group's known climate impact by 30% by 2020, compared with 2006. In line with this target, active work is being conducted in all parts of ICA. For more information about ICA's sustainability initiatives, visit www.ica.se.
"We are convinced that work with sustainable development is a prerequisite for ICA's long-term development," says Kerstin Lindvall, head of Environmental Affairs and Social Responsibility at ICA. "Working actively on climate issues is part of this and one of the major challenges we face. That is what makes it particularly gratifying to receive confirmation that our work is heading in the right direction."
Hakon Invest serves in the role as owner of environmental and socially sustainable strategies that meet consumers' expectations.
Carin Wahlén, General Counsel and the person responsible for sustainability initiatives at Hakon Invest, comments: "Our view is that diligent sustainability work is necessary for retail companies to be able to win and keep consumer confidence. We actively support ICA in this endeavor."
For more information, contact:
Kerstin Lindvall Head of Environmental Affairs and Social Responsibility, ICA AB tel. +46-8-561 502 90
Carin Wahlén General Counsel, Hakon Invest tel. +46-8-55 33 9907
Hakon Invest, which is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm, conducts active and long-term investment operations in retail-oriented companies in the Nordic region. Hakon Invest owns 40% of ICA AB, the Nordic region's leading retail company with a focus on food. The portfolio also includes shares in Forma Publishing Group, Kjell & Company, Hemma, Cervera, inkClub and Hemtex. Further information about Hakon Invest is available at www.hakoninvest.se.
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