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The City Audit has reviewed Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB's operations during 2025. The review indicates that the company has, for the most part, managed its operations well, but there are shortcomings in internal control, such as strengthening risk management and investment follow-up. The audit also noted that some climate goals have not been fully met, for instance, regarding food waste collection and delayed solar energy installations.

Stockholm Vatten AB must approve its transparency report for 2025. This is a legal requirement designed to prevent publicly owned companies from distorting competition through illegal state aid. The report details the company's revenues and costs, broken down by operations with municipal monopolies (such as water and sewage) and competitive operations, as well as any public funds received.

This report summarizes the audit of Stockholm Water and Waste AB's 2025 annual accounts. Auditors from Ernst & Young AB have reviewed the company's finances and management and found no material errors. The report notes a significant improvement in the annual result, primarily due to increased water and waste fees, along with controlled operating costs.

Stockholm Vatten AB has approved a progress report for the "Stockholm's Future Wastewater Treatment" (SFA) project, which aims to rebuild the Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant and close down the Bromma plant. According to the report, the project is proceeding as planned, with wastewater from Bromma to be rerouted to Henriksdal in 2028. The entire Henriksdal plant is expected to be completed by 2031.

The City Audit has reviewed Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB's efforts to counter workplace crime, particularly in high-risk construction projects. The review found that the company partially works to prevent and detect workplace crime, but that there are areas for improvement. For instance, the company needs to become better at systematically monitoring and verifying that suppliers adhere to labor law conditions and to tailor controls based on the specific risks of each project.

The board of Stockholm City Hall AB is proposed to make decisions on several new directives affecting the city's residents. These include a new chemical plan for 2025-2031 to reduce toxins in the environment, a business policy to facilitate companies establishing and growing in Stockholm, and new guidelines for mobility and parking in new constructions aimed at reducing car dependency and promoting sustainable transport.

Stockholm Vatten AB has agreed with the County Administrative Board on compensation of 6,894,000 SEK to provide enhanced protection for Ryggbergen, part of the Bornsjön nature reserve. This entails new regulations restricting forestry and other land management in the area to safeguard its valuable natural environment, including old-growth forests and rare species. In return, Stockholm Vatten commits to accepting these new rules and will not seek further compensation once the County Administrative Board's decision becomes legally binding.

Stockholm Vatten AB plans to renovate digester 5 at the Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant to improve its function and prepare for an upgrade of the treatment process. This renovation is necessary because the digester is over 60 years old and has reached the end of its technical lifespan. The project, estimated to cost up to SEK 78 million, is expected to take place between late 2026 and late 2027 and will ensure the plant can handle future volumes of sewage sludge and produce biogas.

Stockholm Vatten AB is planning to renovate and modernize the operational facilities at the Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant for a total of SEK 190.8 million. This upgrade is necessary because the Bromma wastewater treatment plant will be closed, increasing the workforce at Henriksdal from 120 to 165 employees. The aim is to create modern workplaces with new laboratories, offices, and staff areas that will be functional for the next 30 years, while also improving the work environment and environmental performance, including through the installation of solar cells. The project is expected to be completed by 2030.

Stockholm Vatten AB intends to construct a new waterworks on Lovön, named Lovö södra, to secure Stockholm's drinking water supply through 2050 and beyond. The current Lovö waterworks, built in the 1930s, is obsolete, and a renovation would be too complex and risky for water delivery. The new facility, estimated to cost approximately 8.2 billion SEK plus indexation risk, will address increased demand from a growing population and adapt to climate change to ensure water quality and supply reliability.

The board of Stockholm Water and Waste Company AB is proposed to approve the company's self-assessment of its internal control for 2025. This process ensures that the company's operations, particularly concerning investments, personnel matters, and information management, are functioning effectively and as intended. The assessment concludes that internal control has been sufficient throughout the year.

Stockholm Water and Waste (SVOA) has had its annual report from the Data Protection Officer approved by its board. The report reviews how SVOA handles personal data in accordance with GDPR and recommends measures to improve protection. The board will now ensure that these recommendations are implemented.

Stockholm Vatten AB's 2025 annual report indicates a successful year with increased revenue and improved profits. The company continues significant investments in new water and wastewater facilities, including projects for Stockholm's future wastewater treatment (SFA) and future water supply (SFV). Water and wastewater charges were raised in 2025 and will increase again in 2026, partly due to high interest rates and substantial investments.

The board of Stockholm Vatten AB proposes to approve the company's financial report for January 2026. The report shows the company's debt amounts to 35,058 million SEK, an increase of 664 million SEK from the previous month, with an interest rate of 2.54%. The company is utilizing 81.5% of its approved loan limit of 43,000 million SEK for 2026.

Stockholm Vatten AB's board has approved several investments to improve Stockholm's water and wastewater infrastructure. These include a plan for a new water treatment plant in Lovö södra, costing up to SEK 250 million, and an additional SEK 20.8 million for a project in Centrala Bromma/Riksby, bringing its budget to SEK 45 million. Additionally, they decided on an action program for Strömmen to enhance water quality and will contribute SEK 3 million annually to educational support for children and youth at the Baltic Sea Science Center at Skansen.

The board of Stockholm Waste AB has approved consultation responses regarding two matters. One concerns a Masmo tunnel, and the other concerns new sewer lines in the Bornsjön water protection area. The decision means that Stockholm Waste has submitted its views on these projects relating to water and the environment.

Stockholm Vatten och Avfall has responded to questions from Anna Cederschiöld (M) and Inga Osbjer (L) regarding the implementation of new property-adjacent packaging waste collection in Stockholm. The company explained that they have investigated various systems, including two-compartment bins for single-family homes and existing contractors for apartment buildings, acknowledging the challenges of implementing comprehensive property-adjacent collection in the city's dense urban environment. They clarified that the municipality cannot apply for exemptions from the property-adjacent collection requirement, but exceptions exist allowing waste collection at a nearby location if obstacles are present, with criteria being developed for agreements on alternative collection points. Politicians are concerned that the new legislation, if not adapted to Stockholm's unique conditions, may lead to reduced accessibility and increased costs.

This matter concerns Stockholm Avfall AB's approval of the City Audit's annual report for 2025. The report examines whether the company's operations are managed efficiently and economically satisfactorily. The audit assesses that the company's operations and finances are generally well-managed, but that there are areas for improvement regarding internal control, including strengthening efforts to encourage residents to sort food waste.

Stockholm Avfall AB, responsible for the city's waste management, presents its annual transparency report for 2025. The report details the company's financial management, focusing on municipal funding and any operations competing with private entities. This ensures no illegal state subsidies distort competition, and the report is audited by the company's auditors.

Stockholm Avfall AB's 2025 annual accounts have been reviewed by Ernst & Young AB, who found no major errors and expect to issue an unqualified audit report. The report highlights a 10% revenue increase due to higher waste fees and a significantly improved operating profit, but also notes increased debt from substantial investments, including in Stockholm's Future Wastewater Treatment (SFA).