Over the past decade, Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (Misum), with support from Mistra, has established itself as a leading research center focused on sustainability, working with and for society’s stakeholders. The work is now taking a major step forward through a joint initiative from Mistra and the Kamprad Family Foundation. The investment will allow the center to evolve into a larger and more long-term research hub – the House of Sustainable Society (HoSS). Here, research, practice, and policy will come together and connect to international collaborations. Of the SEK 80 million, Mistra is contributing SEK 50 million and the Kamprad Family Foundation SEK 30 million, over the next five years.

“The goal of establishing Misum was for sustainability to become an integral part of the Stockholm School of Economics and for future economists to have a solid foundation in sustainability. Through this initiative, Mistra has helped plant a lasting focus on sustainability that can continue to thrive independently,” says Maria Khorsand, CEO of Mistra.

Practical solutions for a sustainable society

Since its foundation in 2011, the Kamprad Family Foundation has awarded more than SEK 2 billion to projects in areas such as entrepreneurship, the environment, and quality of life for the elderly. Their support will make it possible to launch an Impact Lab at the Stockholm School of Economics, where researchers will work together with businesses, industry, government agencies, and civil society to develop policy-oriented and practical solutions for a more sustainable society.

“It’s important for us to support knowledge that can make a difference in people’s everyday lives. We are very pleased to support this center, which clearly links research and education, and addresses both major environmental challenges and entrepreneurship. An investment that benefits students, business, and ultimately, the many people,” says Anna Carlström, CEO of the Kamprad Family Foundation.

Research with societal impact

Misum is already a strong center focused on policy-relevant sustainability research in areas such as economics, finance, accounting, and business development. With the establishment of the House of Sustainable Society, the Impact Lab, and other initiatives, the connection between academia and society is further strengthened, ensuring that research becomes useful in practice and contributes to real change for a more sustainable society.

“We are incredibly grateful for the collaboration with our two funders, Mistra and the Kamprad Family Foundation. Their support allows us to further strengthen our research into sustainable solutions for society. At a time when sustainability efforts are being questioned from several directions, it is more important than ever to stand by research, scientific evidence, and science-based knowledge. We look forward to continued development, expanding our sustainability research, and contributing innovative solutions to society,” says Martina Björkman Nyqvist, Executive Director of Misum.

For more information, please contact:

Martina Björkman Nyqvist
Executive Director, Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (Misum)
Phone: +46 73 503 12 27
Email: martina.bjorkman.nyqvist@hhs.se

Anna Carlström
CEO, Kamprad Family Foundation
Phone: +46 470 76 31 30
Email: info@familjenkampradsstiftelse.se

Jessica Bergh
Communications Officer, Mistra
Phone: +46 70 298 16 24
Email: jessica.bergh@mistra.org

About the Kamprad Family Foundation

The Kamprad Family Foundation supports and stimulates research and education to promote a better environment, entrepreneurship for a living countryside and improved quality of life for elderly. A strong focus on the implementation of the results to benefit the many people.

About Mistra
Mistra is an independent foundation and research funder that has been investing in strategically important research into the environment and sustainable development since 1994.Mistra’s research initiatives are interdisciplinary, built on cooperation between scientific fields and between research and companies, government agencies and other stakeholders. Its aim is to ensure that research fosters societal benefits in terms of a good living environment whilst strenghening Sweden’s competitiveness. www.mistra.org

About the Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics is rated as a top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes bachelor, master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Our programs are developed in close cooperation with the business and research communities, providing graduates substantial potential to attain leading positions in companies and other organizations. 

The School is accredited by EQUIS, certifying that all of its principal activities – teaching as well as research – maintain the highest international standards. The Stockholm School of Economics is also the only Swedish member institution of CEMS and PIM, which are collaborations between top business schools worldwide, contributing to the level of quality for which our school is known. 

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