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Stockholm Business Region AB has appointed Thomas Laurell, Ann-Charlotte Åhlander, and Monica Enqvist as representatives to vote at the annual and extraordinary general meetings for the group's subsidiaries until 2027. These representatives are tasked with voting according to the auditors' proposals concerning the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, profit/loss, and the board's discharge of liability. Additionally, they will vote on fees for board members and auditors, which have been adjusted for 2026 based on a changed price base amount; for example, the chairman of the board at Stockholm Business Region AB will receive SEK 92,500, and a regular board member will receive SEK 37,000.

Stockholm Business Region has appointed Peter Sundström as its new Data Protection Officer. The Data Protection Officer ensures that the company complies with the rules for handling personal data, which is a requirement under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Peter Sundström takes over the role from Annette Bengtsson.

Stockholm Business Region AB has approved its GDPR annual report for 2025. The report, prepared by the Data Protection Officer, outlines the company's work on protecting personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation. The three main risk areas identified are data transfers to non-EU/EEA countries, management of new practices and environmental scanning, and the use of new technologies involving personal data.

Stockholm Business Region AB has reviewed its internal control work for the year 2025. The company's board has approved the follow-up and assessment of internal control, which was deemed sufficient. This means the company has verified that its processes and routines are functioning correctly to prevent unwanted events and manage potential risks.

Stockholm Business Region AB reported a stronger financial performance for 2025 than anticipated, achieving a surplus of 12.1 million SEK instead of the budgeted zero, and exceeding revenue targets by 17.3 million SEK, partly due to special projects like the Ice Hockey World Championships. The report also details the company's efforts in 2025 to boost Stockholm's business sector, attract investments and talent, and enhance the city's appeal for events and tourism.

Stockholm Business Region AB, the city's company for strengthening business and marketing Stockholm, presented its 2025 annual report. The result after financial items was 12 million SEK, an increase from 5.2 million SEK the previous year. Among other achievements, the company organized the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, which contributed 729.9 million SEK to the county's tourism economy, and worked to enhance Kista's attractiveness and market Stockholm as a destination for international talent.

The auditing firm Ernst & Young has reviewed the 2025 annual report for Stockholm Business Region AB and its subsidiaries Visit Stockholm and Invest Stockholm Business Region. The audit revealed no significant inaccuracies, and the companies will receive approved audit reports. The board has now approved the report.

The City Audit Office has reviewed Stockholm Business Region AB's operations and finances for 2025. The audit found that the company generally manages its operations and finances well and has met most of the City Council's objectives. However, the audit noted deviations in the company's routines for taxi travel abroad, where in many cases there was a lack of justification for choosing a taxi over public transport. The company has now clarified its rules to prioritize public transport when it is safe and secure.

This matter approves the minutes from the Stockholm Business Region AB board meeting on December 9, 2025. The minutes include decisions such as approving the proposed business plan for 2026, and how to approach internal control and manage the group board's owner directives. The matter also contains reservations from the Moderate Party, Liberal Party, and Centre Party, which raise issues concerning the business climate, safety, and Stockholm's development as a financial and tourist destination, among other points.

SISAB (Stockholm School Properties Inc.) has reported on its financial status for January 2026, showing a better-than-budgeted result, partly due to the accounting of pension costs. The company continues its work on energy efficiency and maintenance plans for Stockholm's schools and preschools.

SISAB (Stockholm School Properties AB) has decided to implement new owner directives from the municipal council. This includes adhering to Stockholm City's Chemical Plan 2025-2031, the new business policy, and guidelines for designing preschool and schoolyards. The new schoolyard guidelines emphasize that preschool yards must provide at least 20 square meters per child, and schoolyards at least 15 square meters per student.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) appointed Manish Bhatt (or Lotta Palo as alternate) to represent them at the 2026 annual general meetings for their subsidiaries Epimetheus 100, Abderus 100, and the sub-subsidiary Erato 101, all of which manage joint property. The proxy is authorized to vote on financial statements, profit/loss, discharge from liability for the board, election of auditors, and other matters as per owner directives, ensuring SISAB's ownership interests are represented in the management of these school property companies.

SISAB (Stockholm School Properties Inc.) will establish an internal control system for 2026. This means they will have clear routines and processes to ensure efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and legal compliance, outlining roles, responsibilities, and error reporting to prevent issues.

SISAB (Stockholm School Properties Inc.) has released its 2025 annual and sustainability report, showing improved service and reduced energy consumption in school and preschool properties. However, the audit revealed shortcomings in asset inventory routines and a need for improvement in internal control and data protection.

Council members Therese Lindström (M) and Theréz Randquist (M) propose a pilot beekeeping project for Stockholm to develop a strategy for how beekeeping can enhance the city's biodiversity and ecosystem services, particularly concerning wild pollinators. The Environmental Administration supports the idea but believes a separate strategy is unnecessary as similar issues are already covered in existing documents. They emphasize the pilot project should focus on strengthening pollination, ensuring season-long access to flowers, and avoiding displacement of wild pollinators.

The City of Stockholm has mapped the use of hazardous chemicals such as PFAS, bisphenols, and phthalates in its procurements and products, aiming to phase them out to reduce environmental spread and resident exposure. While success has been achieved in removing them from items like fire extinguishers and preschool flooring, they remain difficult to avoid in electronics and construction materials. The city will continue this effort by implementing stricter procurement requirements and phasing out existing materials.

The Environmental Administration inspected 666 homes across 62 apartment buildings in socio-economically vulnerable areas of Stockholm during 2024-2025. Deficiencies were found in 60 of these buildings, primarily concerning ventilation (82%) and moisture (74%). This highlights an ongoing need for oversight in these areas to ensure good indoor environments for residents.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee has reviewed and approved a proposed "Functional Program for Preschool Premises," which aims to ensure equitable and functional preschool facilities during new construction and renovations in Stockholm. The committee suggests supplementing the program with clearer references to existing indoor environment guidance and recommendations for artificial turf. Additionally, the committee emphasizes the importance of providing sufficient UV protection in preschool yards, beyond just greenery, to prevent skin cancer in children.

The City of Stockholm proposes an action plan to strengthen children's rights and influence until 2030, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, focusing on anti-discrimination and equal living conditions. The Environment and Health Committee supports the plan but emphasizes the need for clearer articulation of good indoor environments in schools and preschools, the chemical perspective, and child impact assessments in urban development for children's health and development.

This is a protocol from the Council for Disability Issues, addressing several topics related to accessibility in Stockholm. The council, among other things, elected a new chairman and discussed how to make workplaces, shelters, LSS housing, nature reserves, and sports facilities more accessible for people with disabilities. The Environment Department also focuses on restaurants informing about allergens and chemical products having child-resistant closures, while noting that these closures can be difficult for some people with disabilities to open.