Enact’s Sandra Alter has been invited by the Swedish Ministry of Finance to speak as an expert to the boards and executive teams of Sweden’s state-owned companies on the crucial topic of human rights in the value chain.
The seminar brings together a large number of participants from across the state-owned sector – a clear sign that this topic is moving higher on the boardroom agenda.
At Enact, we believe that:
Board and leadership responsibility
- Human rights are a strategic issue and a key part of sound corporate governance. Board members have an individual legal duty to ensure that risks are identified and managed, in line with the Swedish Companies Act and the State Ownership Policy.
Risks and opportunities
- Violations create significant business risks, but proactive work strengthens trust, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.
From reactive to proactive
- Human rights due diligence is not about perfection, but about building systematic processes to identify, prevent, and address risks across the value chain.
Sweden as a frontrunner
- State-owned companies have a unique opportunity to lead by example and raise global standards.
With two decades of experience advising state-owned companies and deep expertise in business & human rights, Enact supports boards and management teams to meet their legal obligations, avoid costly risks, and build companies that create lasting value for the company and the society.
If you would like to discuss how your board or leadership team can strengthen its approach to human rights and sustainability due diligence, reach out to Sofia or Mattias here.