The Swedish Ski Federation and Vattenfall have introduced the Snösäkringsfonden, a new initiative to support energy and emission-reducing projects in skiing and snowboarding associations. The fund aims to address changing winters with shorter seasons and challenging snow conditions affecting training and competitions. It was presented during the alpine World Cup events in Åre on March 14-15, 2026.
Changing winters pose challenges to skiing and snowboarding in Sweden, with shorter seasons and difficult snow conditions impacting training and events. To counter this, the Swedish Ski Federation, in partnership with Vattenfall, has launched the Snösäkringsfonden. This fund will provide financial support and expertise to associations for projects that reduce energy use and emissions, such as improving facility efficiency and enhancing snow access for sustainable training environments.
Frippe Stenberg, commercial director at the Swedish Ski Federation, emphasized the importance of sustainability: "For us, sustainability is a prerequisite for the future of skiing and snowboarding sports. Therefore, we actively work to reduce our ecological footprint. Through the Snösäkringsfonden, we take another step to secure the conditions for snow, sports, and experiences—even for coming generations."
Vattenfall, serving as the Smart Energy Partner for the federation and the Åre World Cup, co-developed the initiative. Emma Crepin, marketing manager at Vattenfall Sales, stated: "Through the Snösäkringsfonden, we want to encourage and enable practical change where it makes the most difference—in local associations, at training facilities, and in the environments where the next generation of ski and snowboard riders grow up."
The launch occurred at the Nordic Sustainability Arena during the alpine World Cup in Åre, a platform bringing together sports, research, and business to discuss preserving future winters. Annika Ramsköld, Vattenfall's sustainability manager, highlighted ongoing efforts: "Our work for fossil-free living with World Cup Åre and the Swedish Ski Federation has over the years involved everything from electric snowmobiles, solar cells, advice on energy efficiency, to more climate-efficient travels. The Nordic Sustainability Arena gathers many actors who can make a difference."
Applications for the fund will open in autumn 2026.
