Hummeltorp's CEO is one of the finalists competing for the title of Stockholm's top entrepreneur

Hummeltorp CEO, Christer Otterström, has been named one of the finalists in the Stockholm region for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 award. Christer has run companies since the age of 16 in various industries and in several parts of the world. Since 2017, he has run the family business Hummeltorp, which in six years has gone from a recycling rate of 16 percent to a whopping 96 percent. This is thanks to efficiency improvements, in-house developed new technology, new methods and special machines. During the same time, the business has also reduced its climate footprint by 95%.

After extensive nomination processes and interviews, it is clear that Christer is one of a total of ten entrepreneurs in four categories who have advanced to the regional final on November 24th. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the world's largest and most prestigious awards for entrepreneurs. In total, nearly 500 nominations have been received from all over the country.

– It feels incredibly great and honorable to be one of the finalists. The nomination is a nice confirmation of how important activities that create a positive impact on society or the environment are. It is proof that we are doing something right , says Christer Otterström, CEO of Hummeltorp.

Hummeltorp recycles excavated materials, but also blasted rock, concrete and asphalt from construction processes and ensures that natural resources can be reused, primarily within the construction sector. For over 100 years, the business has been part of the circular economy. Hummeltorp currently recycles construction materials equivalent to 25,000 trucks per year.

– Sweden's total climate impact, from construction processes alone, amounts to ten million tons of carbon dioxide per year. That's the same amount as all passenger cars in Sweden emit annually. The excavated earthworks, in Sweden alone, annually correspond to the weight of the Globe more than 2,200 times over. Imagine if we could eliminate these emissions, and fully recycle the earthworks, what an enormously positive impact it would have on the environment. This is where Hummeltorp makes a difference , concludes Christer Otterström.

For more information, contact:

Christer Otterström, CEO Hummeltorp

Christer@hummeltorp.se

+46 70 602 33 00

About EY Entrepreneur Of The YearEY Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the world's leading awards for entrepreneurs. The competition started in the USA in 1986 and in Sweden the award began to be awarded in 1995. It is the first international award for entrepreneurs who, with clear visions and good leadership skills, build successful companies. The competition is held at regional, national and international levels in more than 140 cities in more than 60 countries.

An independent jury judges the entrepreneurs based on the criteria of influence, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose and growth. At the regional finals and at the national final in Sweden, winners in the categories Entrepreneurial Winning Women, Young Entrepreneurship Of The Year and Best International Growth are also selected.