Hemsö and EIB agree €200 million loan for European projects

Hemsö and the European Investment Bank have further strengthened their cooperation with a new long-term financing agreement. The unsecured 15-year loan of €200 million will support nine development projects across Sweden, Finland and Germany. The projects focus on essential social infrastructure, including schools, healthcare facilities and public safety buildings, underlining the partners’ shared commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency and resilient public services in key European markets.

The financing covers the construction of, among other things, four municipal elementary schools located in Berlin, Helsinki and Ljungskile, as well as the Borlänge police station, the municipal Sätra ice rink in Stockholm and a health center in Malmö. Some of the tenants include the City of Stockholm, the City of Helsinki and the Swedish Police Authority.

All projects have a strong focus on sustainability. The buildings consistently demonstrate very high energy performance and, on average, exceed the national standard for new construction by 40 percent. This is fully aligned with the ambitions of both the European Investment Bank and Hemsö to promote green investments while contributing to stronger social infrastructure in Europe. The Borlänge police station is also the first police station ever to be financed by the European Investment Bank, underscoring the prioritization of investments in Europe’s safety and security.

“We are pleased to expand our cooperation with the European Investment Bank and, on this occasion, include three European countries. The loan diversifies Hemsö’s financing and enables continued investments in sustainable social infrastructure, in line with the focus of both Hemsö and the European Investment Bank,” says Nils Styf, CEO of Hemsö.

“Investing in energy-efficient public buildings is one of the most effective ways to cut emissions while strengthening essential services. This operation supports climate action, social infrastructure and Europe’s security needs, while ensuring that communities have access to modern schools, healthcare facilities and safe public services,” says Pilar Solano, Director and Head of the Corporates Department at the European Investment Bank.

This is the third loan agreement between Hemsö and the European Investment Bank. Previous financing has been used for the construction of energy-efficient nursing homes and schools