Corporate governance

Sveaskog is owned by the Swedish state. An overriding objective for state owned companies is that they shall create value within the free market.

The company shall achieve acceptable profitability for the state capital invested and where appropriate meet specific public interests. Operations shall prioritise important policy issues such as environment, structure and equality.

State ownership responsibility

The Cabinet Office is responsible for the administration of state assets so as to achieve the best possible value development and meet specific public interests. This responsibility includes expressing explicit demands and expectations, appointing the board of directors, continually monitoring developments as well as evaluating operations and the board on a yearly basis. Demands with regard to reports have the objective of creating a transparent operation. Rapid and analytical reporting shall enable external analysis and comparison with other companies.

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