Board and management
The Swedish Institute for Water and Air Pollution Research (SIVL) is the sole owner of IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute AB and, together with the business community and government authorities, is to establish co-operation on important issues in the field of the environment and sustainable development.
The Foundation co-finances research and development carried out by IVL, with a particular focus on applied environmental and sustainability issues with an interdisciplinary and system-oriented approach. The affairs of the Foundation are managed by a Board of Directors.
SIVL is responsible for the government funds made available for research and development co-financed by the government and industry. The Board steers the direction of the organisation through an annual business plan. Activities are divided into three thematic areas:
- Sustainable environment
- Sustainable transition
- Sustainable society
The business plan with descriptions of the focus of research is produced by IVL with the support of the thematic areas' business councils. SIVL is also responsible for external evaluation of the quality and societal benefit of research.
Through its ownership and involvement in IVL, SIVL has been involved in applied environmental research for more than 50 years. During this period, activities have been developed and adapted to the environmental problems and challenges that have arisen in the public debate, in industry and at government agencies.
Today, the activities and research cover a broad perspective of needs from business sectors and authorities. The content of the research has also broadened and follows societal trends with a greater focus on sustainability.
Solutions to today's environmental and sustainability challenges often require a close dialogue between research, business and government. Creating meeting places for this dialogue is a fundamental part of the structure and activities of IVL and SIVL.
SIVL finances IVL's co-funded research
Both private companies and trade associations can take part in co-funded research projects.
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