In 2023, corporations in Sweden spent 5.21 billion euros on environmental protection. Moving forward, the expenditures are forecasted to rise to 5.3 billion euros in 2024, and continue growing yearly to reach 5.64 billion euros by 2028. This consistent increase represents a year-on-year growth of 1.70% from 2024 to 2025, 1.48% from 2025 to 2026, 1.64% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.44% from 2027 to 2028. Over the period from 2023 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at approximately 1.58% annually.
Future trends to watch for include an increasing push for sustainable business practices, regulatory changes aimed at reducing carbon footprints, and advancements in green technology which could drive higher corporate expenditure on environmental protection in Sweden. Additionally, global and local economic conditions, as well as public and shareholder pressure, will play significant roles in shaping these expenditures.
