The decision is also valid before the judgment has gained legal force. Heidelberg's Vice President Karin Comstedt Webb describes the judgment as an important piece of the puzzle, but says that it is important for the company to avoid a long and drawn-out appeal process.
We have a comprehensive planned investment framework for the operations on Gotland of up to 20 billion Swedish kronor that we plan to invest in order to achieve the climate transition, not least.
The entire society
Region Gotland says that the Land and Environment Court has largely met the municipality's conditions for ensuring the drinking water in the area.
There has been a good handling of this matter, which we trust, then we have no opinion on the matter, says the regional board's chairman Meit Fohlin (S).
Several industry organizations see the decision to allow Heidelberg Materials to continue production as positive.
"This is an important court decision, not just for the concrete industry but for the entire society", writes Swedish Concrete's CEO Malin Löfsjögård.
Even the Industrial Employers' CEO Per Hidesten is positive and writes that industry needs stable and long-term. Several industry organizations say that production in Slite is important for Sweden not to become dependent on importing cement from other countries.
"Secured access to cement improves Sweden's preparedness in an uncertain security policy situation", says the Construction Federation's CEO Catharina Elmsäter-Svärd.
Does not surprise
The opposing party in the case, the Environmental Protection Agency, has no statement to give regarding whether the judgment will be appealed on Wednesday.
We will read the judgment and analyze the grounds for the judgment. Only then will we be able to take a stand on whether there are reasons to appeal the judgment or the entire judgment, says Lena Lidmark, who is an environmental lawyer at the Environmental Protection Agency.
She also says that the court's decision does not surprise.
We are perhaps not surprised by the outcome of the case. The handling has gone in that direction.
