Today, we see a growing number of areas where the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges intersect with significant business potential. These intersections can be described as opportunity gaps—situations where a clear societal needs align with a viable business model and limited competition. For companies that identify and act on their […]
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Engaged and Intense Discussions on Climate
Mikael Karlsson, scientific advisor at 2050, reflects on the atmosphere within businesses and politics regarding climate issues in a 2050 Highlights. He observes a shared understanding that calls for action from citizens, companies and other organisations. Engaged and intense, but friendly and respectful. So are the conversations about climate policy […]
Read MoreAlmedalen 2025 – seminarier vi rekommenderar
2050 Consulting är på plats under Almedalsveckan den 23-27 juni. Vi modererar flera seminarier under Almedalen men har också möjlighet att träffas, delta i fler aktiviteter och prata om hur vi kan skynda på klimatomställningen ur olika perspektiv. Seminarier vi ansvarar för och vill rekommendera under Almedalsveckan: Storbolagens klimatutsläpp – […]
Read More2050 Consulting Becomes the First Dedicated Swedish Sustainability Consulting Firm with SBTi-Approved Net-Zero Targets
2050 Consulting has had its climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), under the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) category. This means our emission reduction goals are now validated as science-based and aligned with the Paris Agreement’s ambition to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Setting targets aligned […]
Read MoreSustainability Reporting: The Hidden Goldmine for Mid-Sized Companies
As regulations shift and external pressure on sustainability reporting diminishes, many mid-sized companies are at a crossroads—either continue to invest in sustainability efforts or scale back. But new research from the Center for Sustainability Research at the Stockholm School of Economics reveals that sustainability reporting is a strategic goldmine, especially […]
Read MoreIn a Climate of Uncertainty
Is the world falling behind in climate efforts? Signals from around the world suggest so. Mikael Karlsson, scientific advisor at 2050, sheds light on the dire situation in the US, and climate policy uncertainties in the EU, but also on positive signals and trends. “I might lose my job this […]
Read MoreNew Report Shows: One in Three Large Companies Increase Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions
One in three companies with historically comparable data are increasing their greenhouse gas emissions, and six companies do not report emissions at all or only provide fragmented key figures. This is revealed in a review of the climate reporting of 150 Swedish large companies by Klimatkollen and 2050 Consulting. – […]
Read MoreThe Omnibus Proposal: Less Reporting – More Strategic Sustainability?
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission released the much-discussed Omnibus proposal—just as the first wave of companies finalized their annual reports and the next wave is deep into materiality assessments, gap analyses, and data collection for the upcoming year. What does this proposal mean for companies operating in Sweden […]
Read MoreAlmedalen 2025 – Let’s create events that make a difference
Almedalen is approaching – are you ready to be seen where it happens? At 2050 Consulting, we help you create seminars, roundtable discussions and meeting places that attract the right participants and set the agenda. Our experience and expertise make us a reliable partner for those of you who want […]
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