In March, we are highlighting the 10‑year anniversary of Kommuninvest’s first Green Bond issuance and showcasing projects that inspire. We therefore took the opportunity to speak with Robert Andersson, Head of E‑mobility at Skellefteå Kraft, about the initiative and the lessons learned along the way.

Whatwas the main motivation behind investing in such a comprehensive programme for public fast charging – and how does it align with your long‑term environmental and climate efforts?

- Skellefteå Kraft wants our renewable resources, innovations and broad collaborations to enable the transition for society as a whole. Domestic transport accounts for roughly one‑third of Sweden’s carbon emissions, and road traffic represents more than 90 per cent. This is therefore an area where action truly makes a difference.

By developing a well‑established network of public fast‑charging stations at OKQ8 sites across the country, we help accelerate the transition of Sweden’s road transport. Good access to fast charging along major routes makes it easier to choose an electric vehicle powered by renewable electricity instead of fossil fuels.

How do you work with impact monitoring – ensuring that renewable electricity use, CO₂ reductions and increased accessibility are achieved and followed up over time?

- We ensure that all electricity we sell carries Guarantees of Origin and therefore comes from renewable production. As the number of charging points and the utilisation of the network increase, the climate benefits grow as fossil‑fuelled transport is replaced with renewable alternatives.

We continuously follow up the expansion rate in relation to our plans, as well as developments in the electric vehicle market. This enables us to adjust and further develop the initiative over time.

How have you organised the internal work around Green Loans – and is there anything in your process that may be valuable for other municipalities and publicly owned companies?

- The work is integrated into our existing investment and project processes. All major investments go through our standard model, which gives us an early overview of projects that may qualify for green financing. When a project is deemed relevant, our environmental controller, project manager and financial controller work together to prepare the necessary documentation and application.

This cross‑functional approach ensures that sustainability expertise, financial analysis and project‑specific knowledge are included from the start. One of our strengths is that we already have a clear structure and involve the right functions in major investments – enabling us to mobilise resources for green initiatives efficiently.

One key lesson is that Green Loans can be managed within existing investment and project processes. With clear roles and effective cross‑functional collaboration, both quality and efficiency are achieved.

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