The transition to a low-emissions society requires green jobs and business models. A circular economy utilises resources more efficiently and in a way that minimises losses. Repair, reuse and recycling ensure that greenhouse gas emissions are cut, while biodiversity is protected.
The following is a selection of our investments in circular value chains:
Ocean Bottle aims to stop the littering of the world’s oceans. By 2025, they intend to have prevented seven billion plastic bottles from ending up in the ocean. The company has developed “The Ocean Bottle” – a handy drinking bottle made of stainless steel and recycled ocean plastic.
By purchasing “The Ocean Bottle”, consumers help to reduce the use of plastic bottles. For each bottle sold, the company also finances the collection of ocean plastic corresponding to the weight of one thousand plastic bottles.
In areas where plastic pollution is a particularly big challenge, Ocean employs collectors who are paid for the plastic they collect. This gives more people access to social resources and economic security.
Made of Air is a materials company that helps reverse climate change. The company produces carbon-negative materials for industrial use, thus helping to replace fossil materials and composites in a variety of products.
In addition to replacing high-emission materials such as fossil plastics and aluminium, the Made of Air materials also bind carbon. Among other things, the company uses forest and farm waste in production, and the materials can be used for everything from facades to consumables.
Sharefox has developed a platform that enables businesses to rent and/or subscribe to a variety of products and services. The platform contributes to a more circular economy, where products are reused and have a longer service life.
Sharefox’s software manages planning, ordering, invoicing and signing of terms and conditions. The goal is to contribute to an increase in rental-based models, create positive customer experiences – and make better use of our resources.
The technology is currently used by a wide range of companies in retail, sports and leisure, machinery and equipment, and by other manufacturers. Sharefox also works as a technology provider and mentor for the new rental concept.
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