Swedfund has been a signatory to the Operating Principles for Impact Management (the Impact Principles) since its launch in 2019. The Impact Principles are a framework for investors for the design and implementation of their impact management systems, ensuring that impact considerations are integrated throughout the investment lifecycle. The principles are underpinned by five stages – strategy, origination and structuring, portfolio management, exit, and independent verification. In total, 9 Principles fall under these five main elements and are considered the key building blocks for a robust impact management system.

The signatories have committed to disclose annually how they implement the Principles across their portfolios and have their impact management systems independently verified on a regular basis. In April 2024, Swedfund launches its fifth report on the implementation of the Principles.