In the CDP's annual survey of how stock market-listed companies manage the climate issue, Hakon Invest was ranked second among Nordic companies. A total of 128 companies in the Nordic region participated in the survey. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has ranked listed companies globally based on accounting practices for carbon dioxide emissions. The Nordic survey, which has been carried out for the third consecutive year, is based on a number of questions concerning climate change. In all, 128 companies responded to the questionnaire, and of these, Hakon Invest - through ICA's environmental work - received a second place ranking in the Nordic region. This represents an improvement compared with 2008 when Hakon Invest received a shared sixth-place ranking. Hakon Invest's responses to the questionnaire pertain only to ICA's operations. One of the ICA Group's overarching strategies is to contribute to positive, sustainable development in society. A key target is to cut the ICA Group's known climate impact by 30% by 2020, compared with 2006. In line with this target, active work is being conducted in all parts of ICA. For more information about ICA's sustainability initiatives, visit www.ica.se. "We are proud of our continued progress within climate and environmental issues. These are strategically important questions for ICA and naturally there is scope for further improvements. The result from the CDP survey shows that ICA's climate and environmental initiatives rest on a firm foundation," says Kerstin Lindvall, Head of Environmental Affairs and Social Responsibility at ICA. Hakon Invest endeavors to achieve environmentally and socially sustainable strategies that meet consumers' expectations. "It is gratifying that Hakon Invest, as a result of ICA's work, has received this top ranking. This proves that the work under way in our holdings related to sustainability is heading in the right direction. Sound sustainability initiatives are essential if retail companies are to earn and retain consumer confidence," says Anna-Karin Liljeholm, General Counsel and responsible for sustainability initiatives at Hakon Invest. For further information, please contact: Head of Environmental Affairs and Social Responsibility, ICA AB Kerstin Lindvall tel +46 8 561 502 90 General Counsel, Hakon Invest Anna-Karin Liljeholm tel +46 8 55 33 99 06 Hakon Invest, which is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, conducts active and long-term investment operations in retail-oriented companies in the Nordic region. Hakon Invest owns 40% of ICA AB, the Nordic region's leading retail company with a focus on food. The portfolio also includes shares in Forma Publishing Group, Kjell & Company, Hemma, Cervera, inkClub and Hemtex. Further information about Hakon Invest is available at www.hakoninvest.se.
Hakon Invest ranked second best in annual CDP survey
| Source: ICA Gruppen AB