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The first Happiness Impact Ranking is out
The results of the inaugural Happiness Impact study are live: 58 organizations ranked by their contribution to people's happiness and wellbeing in Sweden. The awards were presented on 5 May 2026 in the Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall, during the Nordic Happiness Summit — TUI took the overall High Score, with Handelsbanken, Volvo, Sveriges Radio and IKEA winning their sectors.
Explore the Sweden 2026 resultsIn the media
Coverage of the first ranking
The inaugural Happiness Impact Ranking and the first award winners have been covered in Swedish media and by the organizations involved. A selection:
- Bara att gratulera Volvo, IKEA och Sveriges Radio Read the column
- Sveriges Radio får pris för att skapa lycka Read the article
- Vad är pengavärdet av en ökning i välmående? Watch the clip
- Handelsbanken tilldelas Handelshögskolans HAP Read the coverage
- TUI i topp när svenskarna rankar företagens påverkan på välbefinnande Read the press release
- Handelsbanken presented with Stockholm School of Economics' Happiness Impact Award Read the press release
Links open external sites. Coverage listed here has been verified to refer to the Happiness Impact study by the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness.
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