Sweden

Shipowners' Association is calling for government incentives to help in the transition to climate-friendly vessels, to meet national climate goals

Passenger ferry operated by Stockholm shipping company Waxholmsbolaget will serve the city's archipelago

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Backed by InnoEnergy and SEK60m ($6.65m) investment, the venture is aimed at boosting use of battery storage, solar PV, and EV charging across the building sector

Climate Bonds Initiative study puts spotlight on growing issuances of green bonds from sub-national public sector across Nordic and Baltic region

Climate Act entered into force this week, setting out a framework for Sweden to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045

Two companies raise €800m financing to acquire 'massive' wind project from Swedish renewable energy developer Svevind

Swedish government presents the "greatest commitment to climate and the environment ever" in 2018 budget bill

Alphabet Inc. already has deal to buy 100 per cent of power from 160MW Tellenes wind farm, which will become biggest in Europe once completed

Sweden becomes the first country to significantly strengthen its climate targets following 2015's Paris Agreement