ScandiNova Systems Head of Sustainability Pernilla Enkler: 4 Things to Know

ScandiNova Systems AB has hired Eternali veteran Pernilla Enkler as head of sustainability, quality and communications. Her start date is January 8, 2024.

Here are four things to know about Enkler's experience and expertise, and ScandiNova's sustainability strategy.

1. Business Scope and Scale: ScandiNova, founded in 2001, is based in Uppsala, Sweden. The company has roughly 200 employees. ScandiNova is backed by Bure Equity AB (28%), Industrifonden (32%) and SEB Venture Capital (22%), along with private owners and employees. The company develops various power solutions for medical technology, industrial and scientific applications. The product portfolio spans high-voltage pulse modulators, radio frequency (RF) systems, power amplifiers, precision power supplies, magnets and coils. 

2. Sustainability Strategy: ScaniNova's sustainability strategy is outlined here, though we don't know the company's target year for achieving net-zero emissions.

3. Pernilla Enkler's Role, Responsibilities and Experience: Enkler will lead ScandiNova's newly established Sustainability, Quality, and Communications unit. She's responsible for "integrating sustainability into everyday business practices and setting the company’s long-term goals."

Enkler previously was chief sustainability officer at Eternali, reporting directly to the startup company's CEO. While there, she developed Eternali's sustainability and ESG strategies. That company's core focus involve sustainable wood supply chains.

Earlier, Enkler held key sustainability positions at Bellman Group, SKB and Trivselhus, among other businesses.

4. Executive Perspectives: In a prepared statement, ScandiNova Group CEO Niklas Edling said: “Sustainability is an important part of ScandiNova’s strategy, and I am really excited to welcome Pernilla to ScandiNova. With her vast experience, she will play a key role in accelerating ScandiNova’s work and commitment to advancing sustainability within our business."

Added Enkler: “As the newly appointed Head of Sustainability, Quality and Communications, I am poised to lead and inspire positive change. I aim to integrate sustainability into ScandiNova’s day to day business as well as setting the long-term agenda. ScandiNova strive for a business that not only meets requirements but exceeds expectations, creating value and taking responsibility trough out its value chain. I look forward being a part of that journey."

ScandoNova Head of Sustainability: Why Technology Partners Should Care

By 2027, 25% of Global 2000 companies will have assigned a chief sustainability officer (CSO) responsible for meeting their organization’s ESG goals and making ESG-related IT purchasing decisions, according to IDC.

The bottom line: Technology partners need to extend their sales, marketing, engagement and support strategies to successfully fulfill those CSO customer needs, Sustainable Tech Partner believes.