A strong and independent Criteria Council – the foundation of a credible certification
The independent HI Criteria Council plays a key role in ensuring that Hållbar Interiör’s criteria are up to date, relevant, and well-grounded. The Council brings together recognized experts from academia, the private sector, public authorities, and industry organizations – all working toward a common goal: to drive the development of a more sustainable interior design sector.
The criteria are developed in accordance with the principles of Type I environmental labelling, as defined in SS-ISO 14024, and are shaped through dialogue with stakeholders and society.
How the Criteria Council works
The Council is responsible for:
- Ensuring that criteria are scientifically grounded, current, and relevant
- Monitoring developments in legislation, science, and market needs
- Engaging with key stakeholders and maintaining broad consensus
- Meeting at least twice per year and reviewing documentation between meetings
The criteria are continuously updated based on new research, regulations, standardization, and market trends.
Members of the Criteria Council, 2025
The Council held its first inaugural meeting in spring 2025 and will continue its work throughout the year. The current members are:
Academia (research, education)
- Derek Diener, PhD, Life Cycle Management, RISE
Consultants (architects, FM, project managers)
- Linn Sylvan, Interior Architect, Works Arkitekter
- Therese Löwstedt, Interior Architect, Indicum Inredningsarkitekter
- Kristina Olsson, Head of Sustainability, Coor
Real Estate & Interiors (turnkey spaces, property owners)
- Tracy Makaraba, Environmental Coordinator, JLL
Producers & Suppliers (surfaces, furniture, reuse)
- Martin Pollack, Head of Sustainability, Ogeborg
- Sebastian God, Sales Manager Sweden, Rekomo
Public Authorities and Regulatory Bodies
- Pia Ladin, Interior Architect, Svenska Kraftnät
Certification Bodies (HI and related ecolabels)
- Sophia Engström, Business Developer, RISE
- Johan Söderqvist, CEO, Möbelfakta at IVL
Chair
- Sascha Firle, CEO, Hint Sustainability AB (owner of the HI certification scheme)
Being a member of the Criteria Council
Council members are selected based on documented expertise and ongoing engagement in sustainability. Each member is expected to:
- Have relevant subject matter knowledge and familiarity with HI’s criteria
- Be actively involved in sustainability within the interior or construction sectors
- Participate in at least two meetings per year and review materials in advance
The term of service is two years, with the possibility of extension for up to three terms.
Serving on the Criteria Council provides an opportunity to:
- Influence the development and ambition level of the HI criteria
- Connect with other leading professionals
- Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for a more sustainable interior design industry
If you want to know more or are interested in participating in the Criteria Council, please contact kontakt@hallbarinterior.se
