HSB Sweden's stories

12 July 2012
In 1644, English jurist Sir Edward Coke was quoted as saying: “For a man's house is his castle, et domus sua cuique tutissimu...
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Co-op name:
HSB Sweden
Sector:
Housing
Country:
Sweden
Year of formation:
1923
Number of employees:
3000
Number of members:
550000
Description of the co-operative:
HSB’s housing co-operatives form a strong, common organisation. As an ethically responsible organisation, HSB wants to be an active model within the industry in climate issues and to be at the forefront of the development of a sustainable housing sector. The HSB members’ organisation is divided into three sections: The local housing co-operatives; HSB Regional Association; The HSB Swedish Tenant-Owner Cooperative Housing Association (HSB National Association). This organisational form allows all members to exert an influence and to take part in the decision-making process.