Research that makes a difference

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is an independent research institute that conducts research and consultancy assignments on environmental and sustainability issues.

Our offer

We contribute to a sustainable society by turning science into reality, environmental problems into opportunities, and linear processes into a circular economy.

  • Qualified research

    We work with applied research for ecologically, economically and socially sustainable growth.

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  • Consultancy

    We conduct consultancy assignments throughout the whole environmental and sustainability area.

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  • Co-financed research

    Co-financed research provides a unique opportunity for companies to carry out research projects with funding from both the state and business.

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IN FOCUS:

Climate change adaptation

IVL conducts research to increase the knowledge and impact of climate change adaptation. By adapting communities and economies, making them more resilient to climate change, we can reduce the need for urgent and costly measures in the future, and contribute to long-term sustainable development. Climate change adaptation can also provide opportunities for innovation, economic growth and improved urban planning.

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  • Our focus areas

    IVL works with applied research within many focus areas for ecologically, economically and socially sustainable growth.

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  • Your industry

    IVL assists corporations within different sectors and help companies take their sustainability work further.

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  • Tools and guides

    IVL has developed and written a wide range of tools and guides to help you work sustainably in your operations.

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  • Publications

    Take part of reports, articles and publications.

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Our latest research

We conduct applied research for ecologically, economically and socially sustainable growth in the business sector and the rest of society.

  • Bio-based and non-toxic coating instead of PFAS

    The EU project will develop and test new coatings to replace the use of PFASs. The coatings will be both water and grease repellent and will be developed in line with the framework developed by the EU.

    Read more about the project

  • Sustainable energy systems in Ukraine

    Despite the current situation, Ukraine has started to plan its reconstruction. A key part of this is to build modern, sustainable, carbon-dioxide neutral energy systems, which requires an increase in the capability to design, build and manage such systems.

    Read more about the project

  • What does air and chemical pollution cost us?

    Air pollution costs society billions, and emissions of chemicals that negatively affect our health place a burden on society and healthcare. The EU project Valesor is developing a tool for evaluating these pollutants.

    Read more about Valesor

  • International environmental work

    IVL works internationally to achieve the vision of a sustainable society. We share our experiences with other countries, but can also contribute to sustainable exports by selling sustainable solutions. We have offices in Mumbai, India and Beijing, China.

    See our international work

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