Sandviken Pure Power Platform: a conceptual model for building engagement towards a fossil-free society to support the 4th industrial transition

Sandviken Pure Power is a communication concept that has been developed to create collaboration and sustainable value chains for private business and public actors facing industry 4.0. The communication concept is organizationally neutral and encourages more organizations to join the network for circular economy, CO2 reduction and energy efficient system solutions. This concept is unique and highly successful, it has attracted international stakeholders and investors to the region of Gävleborg, positioned Sandviken and the region of Gävleborg as an attractive place for investments, is used as a show-room by the Swedish government and other national stakeholders, and has positioned Sandbacka Science Park as a capable and competent coordinator for actions, research, and investments in the field of sustainability and fossil-free transition. This work, with the design and implementation of the concept has proven the importance of a identified organizer and coordinator in such a strategic alliance of stakeholders.