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pronounced on longer time horizons considered, as 
well as under the high-carbon scenario The material 
transition risk and opportunity identified were present 
in the low-carbon scenario and most pronounced over 
the short- and medium-term time horizons No material 
physical or transition risks have been excluded from the 
analysis
IRO-1   Description of the processes to  
identify and assess material  
climate-related impacts, risks  
and opportunities (IRO-1 §20a, 20b)
Climate-related impacts are identified and assessed via 
the impact materiality assessment included in the dou-
ble materiality assessment undertaken annually by the 
Group This process is guided by Viaplay Group’s annual 
GHG emissions accounting across its operations and 
value chain, along with insights from industry initiatives 
focused on reducing climate impacts and enhancing 
the industry’s positive role in the climate transition, 
aligned with EU and national targets Viaplay screened 
its operations and value chain by assessing all activities, 
technologies, and planned developments for actual and 
potential future GHG emission sources and other cli-
mate-related impact drivers, covering digital infrastruc-
ture, content production, distribution, and downstream 
user behaviour Additionally, a structured assessment is 
conducted to identify climate-related physical (acute 
and chronic) and transition risks across Viaplay Group’s 
value chain Exposures of assets and operations are 
screened using criteria for likelihood, magnitude and 
duration of climate hazards The extent to which assets 
and activities are sensitive to these risks is evaluated 
accordingly Additionally, the likelihood, magnitude, 
and duration of transition events impacts on its assets 
and operations, including determining which activities 
may be incompatible with or require significant effort 
to align with a climate-neutral economy were assessed  
Material risks are monitored on an ongoing basis, and 
emerging issues are communicated to the Group Exec-
utive Team and escalated to the Board where required 
Scenario Analysis
A range of complexities exist due to the uncertainties 
Viaplay Group works to reduce the climate impact of its 
business activities by measuring and improving ener-
gy use and carbon emissions from its operations and 
commissioned productions The Group also engages 
with business partners on climate topics and works with 
industry groups to address emissions from end-us-
er devices, network infrastructure and data centres 
Viaplay Group conducted an initial resilience analysis 
of its business strategy in relation to climate change in 
line with TCFD recommendations in 2022 The analysis 
is regularly updated and findings inform the Group’s 
double materiality assessment process, in which the 
financial materiality of climate related risks are further 
evaluated The scope of the analysis includes Viaplay 
Group’s entire value chain as well as all TCFD risk cate-
gories and the analysis utilises a scenario analysis across 
multiple time horizons
Viaplay Group views its business strategies as resil-
ient to climate-related scenarios across all assessed 
time-frames, due to pre-emptive mitigation activities 
undertaken to future-proof its operations and, increas-
ingly its value chain Additionally, the Group sees limited 
potential impacts to its surrounding macroeconomic 
environment due to the transition to a low-carbon 
economy and limited financial impacts from physical or 
transition risks associated with climate change Mate-
rial climate-related physical and transitional risks are 
documented in the table on this page, alongside iden-
tified climate related impacts None of the identified 
climate-related risks is believed to be critical enough to 
fundamentally challenge Viaplay Group’s business oper-
ations or ability to generate revenue, cash-flows and 
profits The material physical risk identified was present 
on all considered time horizons and scenarios but more 
SBM-3   Material impacts, risks and opportunities and  
their interaction with strategy and business model
Environmental disclosures 
ESRS E1 Climate change
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity   Transition risk  Physical risk
Business model & value chain
Information-related impacts for consumers and/or end-users IRO type
Buying &  
creating content
Packaging &  
marketing
Content  
distribution
Consumer  
experience
Greenhouse gas emissions Actual - - - -
Promotion of climate change mitigation and adaptation via content Potential + + +
Potential reputational impacts from failure to meet climate targets Potential
Potential impacts from climate disruption of sporting events and content productions Potential
Energy
Fossil fuel and non-renewable electricity use Actual - - - -
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of the trajectory of global greenhouse gas emissions 
and the long-term impact of climate change, which may 
have unforeseen impacts on Viaplay Group’s business 
activities, the environment and society To address this, 
the likelihood of risks occurring is assessed under two 
scenarios based on IPCC Representative Concentration 
Pathways (RCP) scenarios representing physical impacts 
of a low-carbon future 15°C and a high-carbon scenar-
io (2–4°C) Additional transition scenario considerations 
from IEA NZE 2050 are included in the low-carbon 
future scenario to account for transition impacts Con-
sidered time horizons for the materialisation of each 
risk included short-term (<5 years), medium-term (5–10 
years), and long-term (>10 years), as assets held by 
the company are in general not time dependent these 
time horizons are not closely linked to the companies 
circumstances Key constraints of the analysis stem 
from identified risks being tied to production of content 
which is highly variable and not limited in location, 
scope, or timeframe No critical climate-related assump-
tions are used in Viaplay Group’s financial statements, 
and the climate scenarios applied are therefore not 
required to be aligned with financial reporting assump-
tions
Low-carbon scenario  
(Transition / 1.5°C / RCP 1.9 & IEA NZE 2050)
This scenario entails a future in line with the ambitions 
of the Paris Agreement in which rapid emission reduc-
tions have limited global temperature change to 15°C 
Transition impacts are most pronounced and physical 
impacts such as rising sea levels will be extensive over 
the rest of the century but manageable Governments 
have enacted strategies for implementing rapid emis-
sion reductions to reach net zero emissions by 2050 
and schemes to secure negative emissions by the end 
of the century Risks and opportunities considered in 
analysis of this scenario included relevant policy and 
legal, technology, market and reputational domains 
Viaplay Group identified a single material transition risk 
tied to potential reputational impacts stemming from 
failure to meet climate targets, see overview informa-
tion in SBM-3 table on page 46
High-carbon scenario  
(Business as usual / 4–5°C / RCP 8.5) 
This scenario entails a future in which global GHG 
emissions continue to rise, without sufficient action to 
address them, leading to potential mean temperature 
increases of 4–5°C by the end of the century Extreme 
physical impacts including increasingly frequent 
extreme weather events, widespread ecosystem failures 
and significant sea level rises are likely to be widespread 
and increasingly unmanageable in the lead up to the 
end of the century Risks considered in analysis of this 
scenario included both acute and chronic physical risks 
E1-1   Transition plan for  
climate change mitigation  
(E1-1 §14,16a,16b,16c, 16h, 16i, 17)
Viaplay Group monitors, measures and reports on 
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to its opera-
tions and supply chain in accordance with the interna-
tional standard GHG Protocol At the end of 2022, the 
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validated Viaplay 
Group’s near-term scope 1 and 2 target ambition as in 
line with a 15°C trajectory In conjunction with the SBTi 
commitment, Viaplay Group has been committed to the 
Business Ambition for 15°C Campaign and the UN’s 
Race to Zero initiative since 2020 This means that the 
Group is committed to reducing GHG emissions across 
its business and supply chain over the coming years 
at levels in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement 
Viaplay Group is not excluded from EU Paris-Aligned 
Benchmarks under Articles 121(d)-(g) and 122 of Com-
mission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818
The Group sees decarbonisation as an opportunity 
to enhance operations while minimising environmental 
impact Key decarbonisation levers identified include 
increasing renewable energy use, improving energy 
efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting value chain 
partners in measuring emissions and setting reduc-
tion targets 
Producing and commissioning content generates the 
bulk of GHG emissions associated with Viaplay Group’s 
value chain, due to the extensive logistics involved in 
creating and delivering high-quality content The Group 
views this as an opportunity both to gain greater insight 
into production practices fit for the future and to share 
them with its industry partners The Group aims to work 
collaboratively to reduce its environmental impact while 
commissioning authentic and relatable content that 
reflects the changing world in which it operates The 
plan assumes continued availability of renewable ener-
gy in key markets, industry-wide adoption of sustain-
able production practices, and active collaboration with 
suppliers and partners to achieve Scope 3 reductions
Costs associated with the Group’s decarbonisation 
efforts in its own operations are insubstantial and do 
not require significant investment, due to its incremental 
long-term approach to emission mitigation and overall 
efforts to optimise organisational efficiency The Group 
has a dedicated budget for sustainability efforts and 
dedicated resources to advance the transition plan 
through work with industry groups and actors in the 
value chain Financial implications of current plans are 
insubstantial and are not expected to drive increased 
alignment of the Group’s business activities with EU Tax-
onomy The transition plan is embedded in the Groups 
overall sustainability work and sustainability target 
setting which are aligned with the company’s overall 
business strategy and overseen by the Group Executive 
Team and monitored by the Audit Committee Progress 
is reported annually to the Board of Directors and dis-
closed in the Sustainability statement
Progress and Milestones
• 2022: SBTi validation of near-term targets
• 2023: Integration of sustainability criteria into pro-
duction contracts; implementation of Sustainable Pro-
duction Guide programme with production suppliers
• 2024: Near-term Scope 1 and 2 targets achieved
• 2025: Increased procurement of renewable energy 
across operations 
In 2026, the transition plan will be revised to incorpo-
rate Allente operations and supply chain Additionally, 
the transition plan will be supplemented with long-term 
targets in-line with relevant EU and national climate 
legislation requirements pertaining to achieving climate 
neutrality by 2050, pending validation by SBTi
Environmental disclosures 
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E1-2   Policies related to climate change 
mitigation and adaptation (E1-2 §24, 25)
Viaplay Group’s climate transition efforts are governed 
by the Group Sustainability Policy and Group Travel and 
Expense Directive Additionally, the Group’s Third party 
Code of Conduct includes key measures that establish 
expectations for suppliers to work to minimise their 
impact on the environment and work towards devel-
oping their own transition plans for climate change 
mitigation aligned with the Paris Agreement
The Sustainability Policy outlines the Group’s 
approach to sustainability and its commitment to inte-
grating universal principles and guidelines for respon-
sible business conduct into its operations Through the 
Sustainability Policy, the Group establishes its approach 
to environmental management and climate change 
mitigation, constituted by commitments to compliance 
with all relevant environmental laws and regulations, 
a precautionary and preventative approach to envi-
ronmental concerns, and continuous improvement of 
sustainability performance Viaplay Group’s environ-
mental management efforts are focused on the follow-
ing topics: energy consumption, renewable energy use, 
production, technology and services, business travel, 
use of materials and waste management Viaplay Group 
has not made any policy commitments in relation to cli-
mate change adaptation at this time but aims to imple-
ment them in next two years Overarching responsibility 
for the Sustainability Policy, strategy, goals, actions and 
follow-up rests with the Board of Directors 
The Viaplay Group Travel and Expense Directive 
supports the Group’s business travel emission reduction 
efforts through encouraging employees to travel less 
(by opting for digital meetings when feasible, utilising 
local staff and resources, and combining meetings and 
activities into fewer trips) and to travel more efficiently 
(by opting for lower emission modes of travel, walking 
and using public transport instead of taxis, and when 
traveling by air by taking direct flights whenever pos-
sible) The directive is supported through reminders, 
notices and recommendations in the Group’s central 
travel booking system that aim to nudge its employees 
to travel with a reduced environmental impact
Policy overview: E1 Climate change
Policy Scope
Accountable for 
implementation
Review frequency /  
Approval or last review Standards referenced Implementation Effectiveness monitoring 
Group Sustainability 
Policy
All employees, 
suppliers, 
markets
Head of Sustainability Annual / 30 September 2025 UNGC, OECD Guidelines, 
Directive (EU) 2024/1760, ILO 
Sustainability audits, integration into 
operational processes
KPIs: energy use, renewable 
share; annual Board review
Group Travel & 
Expense Directive
All employees, 
sub-contractors
VP Group Financial 
Control
Annual / 22 Febuary 2025 Digital meeting preference, travel book-
ing system nudges
Annual travel emissions, 
compliance checks
Third party Code of 
Conduct
All suppliers Head of Compliance Annual / 30 September 2025 OECD Guidelines, UN Guiding 
Principles on Business and 
Human Rights, GDPR, ILO 
Supplier onboarding requirements, con-
tractual clauses, whistleblowing channel
Supplier audit findings, incident 
reports, corrective action plans 
and remediation actions
E1-3   Actions and resources in relation  
to climate change policies
Own operations
In 2025, Viaplay Group continued implementing oper-
ational efficiencies aligned with its market-oriented 
organisational model These actions supported further 
reductions in energy consumption and onsite resource 
use, resulting in a 48% and 38% decrease in Scope 
1 and 2 emissions respectively from 2024 levels, and 
an absolute reduction of 399 tCO2eq of annual emis-
sions across these scopes The Group also advanced 
the rollout of its >95% renewable-energy target for 
directly controlled facilities, strengthening procurement 
processes across its operational footprint and securing 
renewable energy certificates for all procured energy in 
Norwegian facilities, contributing to emission reduc-
tions Organisational developments during the year 
were assessed as organic under SBTi guidelines, and no 
adjustment to the climate-target base year or targets 
was required
Value Chain 
Viaplay Group’s business-travel emissions continued to 
decline in 2025, supported by strengthened alignment 
with the Group Travel and Expense Directive and main-
tained strict cost control Resulting in a 44% reduction 
from 2024 levels, and 898 tCO2eq in absolute terms 
The Sustainable Production Guide (SPG) system was 
integrated more widely into standard commission-
ing and production processes Application of SPG 
requirements increased across productions, improving 
availability of absolute emission data and enhancing 
Environmental disclosures 
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the accuracy of Scope 3 reporting Engagement with 
suppliers responsible for emissions from purchased 
goods and services progressed, increasing the pro-
portion of suppliers (by emissions) engaged on setting 
science-based targets emission reduction targets While 
progress remained below the long-term ambition of 
71% coverage, supplier-engagement processes were 
strengthened through enhanced due-diligence activ-
ities and initiative to collect supplier-specific emission 
factors The Group also continued its participation in 
the EU Horizon Europe StreamSCAPES project in sup-
port of sector-wide climate-transition initiatives 
Future actions
In 2026, to advance progress toward its supplier 
engagement science-based target, Viaplay Group  will 
intensify efforts to collect supplier-specific emission 
factors and deepen engagement with high-emitting 
suppliers The Group will also begin the process of set-
ting a new near-term science-based target covering its 
Scope 3 emissions, as its current supplier engagement 
target expires at the end of the year Additionally, the 
Group will continue to advance the rollout of its >95% 
renewable-energy target for directly controlled facilities 
to ensure the target is reached by the end of the year 
which is expected to result in a reduction of an addi-
tional 500 tCO2eq of annual Scope 2 emissions 
E1-4   Targets related to climate change 
mitigation and adaptation
Viaplay Group climate mitigation targets have been 
verified by the Science Based Targets initiative as 
aligned with the 15C ambition of the Paris Agreement 
Targets developed by management in consultation with 
relevant internal and external stakeholders and set by 
the Board of Directors The primary levers identified 
to achieve targets is the procurement of renewable 
energy in operations and the reduction of fleet size 
and increase in fleet fuel efficiency as well as transition 
to low-emission vehicles The baseline year of 2019 
was set for climate targets and the SBTi target setting 
period in 2021 Viaplay Group selected 2019 as the 
baseline year to ensure it was representative of nor-
mal operational conditions and  typical performance 
free from the influence of external factors for accurate 
target tracking Viaplay confirms that its baseline year 
remains unchanged unless material changes to the tar-
get or reporting boundary occur, and that in such cases 
the baseline is reset in line with ESRS requirements—
explaining the implications for targets and progress 
over time—and that any new targets use a base year 
no more than three years prior to the start of the target 
period As a digital media and entertainment company 
Viaplay Group views future developments in relation 
to business performance as having a minor impact on 
its emission profile and advent of new technologies as 
beneficial to future emission reduction efforts Energy 
targets apply to acquired electricity only 
Environmental disclosures 
Targets: E1 Climate change
Climate change mitigation and adaptation Energy
Long-term targets  Reduce GHG emissions from vehicles 
and facilities (scope 1), purchased 
energy (scope 2) and business travel 
(scope 36) by 462% by end of 2030 
from a 2019 base year (SBTs)
71% of suppliers by emissions 
covering purchased goods and 
services will have science-based 
targets by end of 2026
Achieve >95% renewable energy 
use across Group operations by 
the end of 2026
2025 Annual targets Reduce GHG emissions from vehicles 
and facilities (scope 1), purchased 
energy (scope 2 - market based) and 
business travel (scope 36) by at least 
252% from 2019 levels by end of 
2025
By the end of 2025, launch an 
initiative to collect supplier-
specific emission factors to 
support science-based target 
engagement through due 
diligence
75% renewable energy use by 
end of 2025 
Performance  Achieved 86% (Scope 1), 67% 
(Scope 2), 77% (Scope 36) reductions 
from 2019  levels  
 Achieved, initiative launched  Achieved, 88% renewable 
energy use
2026 Annual targets Reduce GHG emissions from vehicles 
and facilities (scope 1), purchased 
energy (scope 2) and business travel 
(scope 36) by at least 297% from 
2019 levels by end of 2026
71% of suppliers by emissions 
covering purchased goods and 
services will have science-based 
targets by end of 2026
Achieve >95% renewable 
energy use across Group 
operations by the end of 2026
 Achieved  Partially achieved  Not achieved
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E1-6  Gross scope 1, 2, 3 and total GHG emissions
Retrospective Milestones and target years
Base year 2025 2024
% 2025 
/2024 2025 2030
Annual % target  
/Base year
Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) 161 22 42 52% 120 92 42%/2019
Percentage of Scope 1 GHG emissions from regulated 
emission trading schemes (%) – – – –
Gross location-based Scope 2 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) 974 263 492 52%
Gross market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) 1,960 642 1,021 62% 1,466 984 42%/2019
Total Gross indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions (tCO2eq) 74,102 43,753 56,952* 77%
1 Purchased goods and services 61,153 37,964 44,495* 85% Engagement
Cloud computing and data centre services – 13 17 76%
2 Capital goods 105 – – –
3  Fuel and energy-related activities (not included in Scope1 
or Scope 2) 947 139 173 80%
4 Upstream transportation and distribution 82 - 5 0%
5 Waste generated in operations 11 60 2 2900%
6 Business traveling 5,239 1,251 2,240 56% 42%/2019
7 Employee commuting 1,500 766 626 122%
8  Upstream leased assets – 52 – n/a
9 Downstream transportation – – – –
10 Processing of sold products – – – –
11 Use of sold products 4,894 3,452 9,359 72%
12 End-of-life treatment of sold products – – – –
13 Downstream leased assets – – – –
14 Franchises – – – –
15 Investments 171 67 52 128%
Total GHG emissions (location-based) (tCO2eq) 75,237 44,036 57,486* 75%
Total GHG emissions (market-based) (tCO2eq) 76,223 44,415 58,015* 75%
*Restatement
E1-5  Energy consumption and mix
2025 2024
Total energy consumption from fossil sources [MWh] 339 1,699
Share of fossil sources in total energy consumption [%] 3% 34%
Total energy consumption from nuclear sources [MWh] – –
Share of consumption from nuclear sources in total energy consumption [%] 0 0
Fuel consumption from renewable sources [MWh] – –
Consumption of purchased or acquired electricity, heat, steam, and cooling from renewable sources [MWh] 11,077 3,248
Consumption of self-generated non-fuel renewable energy [MWh] – –
Total energy consumption from renewable sources [MWh] 11,077 3,248
Share of total energy consumption from renewable and low carbon sources [%] 97% 66%
Total energy consumption [MWh] 11,416 4,947
Accounting principles 
In 2025, Viaplay Group has included data on energy consumption and mix from all facilities for which it has abso-
lute data for usage from purchased or acquired fuel, electricity and heat, steam and cooling excluding energy used 
in vehicles In instances where the energy source split is unknown it has assumed location based energy split from 
government sources 2024 figures are only representative of energy from purchased or acquired electricity, and 
assumed 100% fossil energy when mix was unknown 
Environmental disclosures 
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Emission Intensity 
GHG emissions intensity for the reporting year was 
250 tCO2eq per MSEK of net revenue, based on total 
location-based emissions of 44,033 tCO2eq and net 
revenue of 17,682 MSEK GHG emissions intensity for 
the reporting year was 252 tCO2eq per MSEK of net 
revenue, based on total market-based emissions of 
44,417 tCO2eq and net revenue of 17,682 MSEK  See 
Note 3 to the Financial statement on page 90 for net 
sales figures
Accounting principles
Viaplay Group applies an operational control approach, 
covering all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions under its sub-
sidiaries, and discloses downstream emissions from joint 
ventures and investments Emission factors are sourced 
from government databases, academic studies, and 
regulatory disclosures, with a 100-year Global Warming 
Potential (GWP) applied per IPCC guidelines, and all six 
greenhouse gases are included in the calculation and 
are expressed in CO2 equivalents Some energy and 
waste figures are estimated based on relevant employ-
ee headcount or square meters of leased spaces when 
data was not available for shared office spaces To avoid 
double counting emissions across all scopes emission 
inventory is structured to ensure relevant emissions are 
only counted once Additionally, automated controls 
in its emission inventory system scan all inputed data 
and require evaluation of items which consists of similar 
activity data
• Scope 1 (Vehicles & Fuel): Calculated using the latest 
DESNZ emission factors
• Scope 2 (Purchased Energy): Reports both market- 
and location-based emissions per ESRS and GHG 
Protocol guidelines Market-based approach uses 
supplier-specific data, renewable certificates, and 
AIB emissioin factors 
• Scope 3 (Value chain emissions): Scope 31 emissions 
are primarily estimated using spend and transaction 
data and EXIOBASE emission factors Purchased 
content emissions are measured on a production 
basis by suppliers and when lacking are based on 
average emissions per 1MSEK spend Business travel 
and Employee commuting follow the well-to-wheel 
(WTW) methodology, using DESNZ emission factors 
Estimates are used for shared office spaces
• Restatement: 2024 Scope 31 figures have been 
restated to align with more accurate mapping of 
transaction data implemented in 2025 to ensure 
comparability (previously reported: 26,485 tCO2eq / 
restated as: 44,495 tCO2eq / associated comparative 
figure for %2024/2023 would be 42%) The addi-
tional 18,020 tCO2eq reported has also been added 
to total Scope 3 figures, total location-based and 
total market-based for 2024 
• Scope 3�11 (Use of Sold Products): Streaming 
emissions are calculated using the DIMPACT Video 
Streaming Model, developed with academic and 
industry partners
• Emission intensity is calculated using Total Mar-
ket-based GHG emissions across all scopes with the 
formula GHG intensity = Total GHG emissions (tCO-
2eq.) / Net revenue (MSEK) The measurement of 
the metric is not validated by an external body other 
than the assurance provide
E1-7   GHG removals and GHG mitigation  
projects financed through carbon credits
Viaplay Group does not engage in GHG removals 
nor finance GHG mitigation projects through carbon 
credits Therefore, no data is reported under ESRS E1-7 
The Group’s current climate strategy focuses on direct 
emissions reductions within our operations and value 
chain rather than offsetting or removals
E1-8  Internal carbon pricing
Viaplay Group has no plans to apply an internal carbon 
pricing scheme at this time
E1-9   Anticipated financial effects from  
material physical and transition risks
Viaplay Group has identified a set of material 
 climate-related impacts, and risks that may give rise 
to financial effects over the medium- and long-term 
These relate primarily to climate-related disruptions to 
productions and live events, and transition risks associ-
ated with meeting climate-target expectations
Physical risks
Climate-related physical risks are linked to potential dis-
ruption of content productions and sporting events due 
to extreme weather or environmental conditions These 
disruptions may lead to increased production costs, 
schedule delays, relocation expenses or lost revenue 
opportunities Physical risk exposure is most relevant to 
the Group’s content production value chain
Transition risks
The Group faces transition risks associated with 
evolving climate policies, regulatory expectations and 
consumer scrutiny Failure to meet stated climate-tar-
gets or to align supplier and production practices with 
decarbonisation requirements may result in reputation 
impacts, increased compliance costs, or potential con-
straints on access to partnerships or financing
Anticipated financial effects
Based on currently available information, the finan-
cial effects associated with climate-related risks are 
expected to arise mainly through production-level cost 
variability, supplier-related adjustments and potential 
increases in compliance or operational-resilience expen-
ditures The Group continues to strengthen its produc-
tion-risk planning, supplier-engagement processes and 
renewable-energy initiatives to mitigate these potential 
future impacts At this stage, no material climate-related 
financial effects have been quantified with sufficient 
reliability to require separate recognition or measure-
ment
Environmental disclosures 
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EU Taxonomy
Reporting on alignment of business activities with 
European Union environmental objectives in accor-
dance with Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Background
The EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities is a classifi-
cation framework that helps direct capital flows towards 
economic activities that contribute to the EU’s environ-
mental objectives It establishes technical screening crite-
ria for determining whether an activity makes a substan-
tial contribution to one of six environmental objectives 
while ensuring no significant harm (“DNSH”) to the others 
Companies must also comply with minimum safeguards 
relating to human rights, labour rights and ethical busi-
ness practices, including adherence to the International 
Labour Organization’s fundamental conventions
Regulatory developments effective for FY2025, 
including the introduction of materiality thresholds, sim-
plified reporting templates and optional KPI disclosures 
for non-material activities, have been incorporated into 
Viaplay Group’s methodology
Business model alignment
Viaplay Group has identified that some of its economic 
activities qualify as eligible under the Taxonomy Regula-
tion (EU) 2020/852 and its delegated acts (the “Taxon-
omy”) Viaplay Group operates video streaming services, 
pay-TV and commercial free-TV channels, commercial 
radio networks, audio streaming services as well as 
producing content primarily for the Group’s Viaplay 
streaming service These activities are eligible pursuant to 
economic activities 83 Programming and Broadcasting 
and 133 Motion picture, video and television programme 
production, sound recording and music publishing activ-
ities, and the Group has also assessed the applicability of 
77 Acquisition and ownership of buildings In accordance 
with the 2025 amendments, activities that contribute less 
than 10% of total turnover, CapEx or OpEx are considered 
non-material, and where this threshold applies the Group 
may use narrative and simplified reporting formats instead 
of detailed technical screening and DNSH disclosures
Reporting and financial disclosures
For the financial year 2025, the Group’s total turnover 
amounted to SEK 17,682m Of this, a portion has been 
assessed as Taxonomy-eligible under economic activi-
ties 83 and 133; however, none of these activities meet 
the requirements for Taxonomy alignment The result-
ing share of Taxonomy-aligned turnover is therefore 
0% The Group’s remaining turnover relates to Taxono-
my-non-eligible activities
During 2025, the Group’s total capital expenditure 
amounted to SEK 82m The Group does not engage in 
building acquisition or ownership as a business activity but  
added to its portfolio of right-of-use assets during the year 
that would fall under the scope of activity 77 As a result, 
the Group has found some CapEx eligibility, but did not 
evaluate this CapEx for alignment The resulting share of 
Taxonomy-aligned CapEx is 0%
 
 
During 2025, the Group had SEK 13m of operating 
expenditure In line with the optional simplification rules 
introduced in 2025, the Group applies an aggregated 
OpEx disclosure because sustainability-related expen-
diture represents less than 10% of total OpEx The eligi-
ble portion does not meet alignment criteria, resulting 
in 0% Taxonomy-aligned OpEx The Group does not 
extract maintenance expense in the format prescribed 
by the Taxonomy and has therefore applied justified 
simplifications consistent with regulatory guidance 
This disclosure is based on Viaplay Group’s current 
understanding of the legislation and may be amended 
in the future to align with new regulatory guidance 
provided and maturing reporting practices
Proportion of turnover, CapEx, OpEx from products or services associated with Taxonomy-eligible or Taxonomy-aligned economic activities – disclosure covering year (2025) (summary KPIs)
Financial year 2025
KPI  
(1)
Total  
(2)
Propotion of 
Taxonomy  
eligible activities 
(3)
Taxonomy 
aligned 
activities 
(4)
Proportion of 
Taxonomy 
aligned 
activities 
( 5)
Breakdown by environmental objectives of Taxonomy aligned activities
Proportion 
of enabling 
activities  
(12)
Proportion of 
transitional 
activities  
(13)
Not assessed 
activities 
considered 
non-material 
(14)
Taxonomy aligned 
activities in 
previous financial 
year (2024)  
(15)
Proportion of 
Taxonomy aligned 
activities in 
previous financial 
year (2024) (16)
Climate Change 
Mitigation  
(6)
Climate Change 
Adaptation  
(7)
Water  
(8)
Circular 
Economy  
(9)
Pollution  
(10)
Biodiversity  
(11)
MSEK % MSEK % % % % % % % % % % Currency %
Turnover 17,682 76% 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0%
CapEx 82 40% 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0%
OpEx 13 0% 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0%
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EU Taxonomy
Proportion of turnover from products or services associated with Taxonomy-eligible or Taxonomy-aligned economic activities – disclosure covering year (2025) (activity breakdown)
Reported KPI (Turnover)
Financial year 2025
Economic Activities 
(1) 
Code  
(2)
Taxonomy eligible KPI 
(Proportion of  
Taxonomy eligible  
Turnover) 
(3)
Taxonomy aligned KPI 
(monetary value of 
Turnover)  
(4)
Taxonomy aligned KPI 
(Proportion of Taxonomy 
aligned Turnover)  
(5)
Environmental objective of Taxonomy aligned activities
Enabling 
activity  
(12)
Transitional 
activity  
(13)
Proportion  
of Taxonomy  
aligned in  
Taxonomy eligible  
(14)
Climate Change 
Mitigation  
(6)
Climate Change 
Adaptation  
(7)
Water  
(8)
Circular 
Economy  
(9)
Pollution  
(10)
Biodiversity  
(11)
% MSEK % % % % % % % (E where 
applicable)
(T where 
applicable) %
Programming and broadcasting activities CCA 8�3 76 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Motion picture, video and television 
programme production, sound recording 
and music publishing activities CCA 13�3 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sum of alignment per objective 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total KPI (Turnover) 76 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Proportion of CapEx from products or services associated with Taxonomy-eligible or Taxonomy-aligned economic activities – disclosure covering year (2025) (activity breakdown)
Reported KPI (CapEx)
Financial year 2025
Economic Activities 
(1) 
Code  
(2)
Taxonomy eligible KPI 
(Proportion of  
Taxonomy eligible  
CapEx) 
(3)
Taxonomy aligned KPI 
(monetary value of 
CapEx)  
(4)
Taxonomy aligned KPI 
(Proportion of Taxonomy 
aligned CapEx)  
(5)
Environmental objective of Taxonomy aligned activities
Enabling 
activity  
(12)
Transitional 
activity  
(13)
Proportion  
of Taxonomy  
aligned in  
Taxonomy eligible  
(14)
Climate Change 
Mitigation  
(6)
Climate Change 
Adaptation  
(7)
Water  
(8)
Circular 
Economy  
(9)
Pollution  
(10)
Biodiversity  
(11)
% MSEK % % % % % % % (E where 
applicable)
(T where 
applicable) %
Ownership and acquistion of buildings CCM 7�7 40 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sum of alignment per objective 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total KPI (CapEx) 40 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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S1 Own workforce
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Working conditions IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying &  
creating content
Packaging  
& marketing
Content  
distribution
Consumer  
experience
Potential well-being related impacts on own workforce Actual - - -
Secure employment, adequate wages, social protection, career development and 
an inclusive work environment
Actual + + +
Equal treatment and opportunities for all 
Advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workforce and through content Actual + + + +
Being an attractive employer offering safe and secure jobs and a diverse, inclusive, 
and equitable work environment
Opportunity $ $ $
Other work-related rights
Potential financial losses from fines related to data privacy incidents Risk $ $
Social commitment to stakeholders
Advancing diversity, inclusion and well-being in our 
workforce, in our value-chain, and for our audiences
S1 Working conditions long-term target
Employee well-being index score of 78 in Employee 
Engagement Survey by end of 2026
2025 Target and performance
Employee well-being index score of 76 in Employee
Engagement Survey by end of 2025
  Not achieved. Well-being index score of 74 achieved
S1 Equal opportunities for all long-term ambition
Reach 50F/50M% gender balance in the workforce 
2025 Target and performance
Increase female talents to reach 40F/60M% gender
balance in total workforce by end of 2025
 Achieved� 40%F/60%M�
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity   Transition risk  Physical risk
Social disclosures 
Viaplay Group’s social disclosures provide a 
comprehensive overview of how the company 
manages its impacts on its workforce, workers in 
the value chain, and consumers and end-users 
in alignment with the European Sustainability 
Reporting Standards (ESRS S1, S2, and S4) These 
standards guide the Group in reporting transpar-
ently on topics such as working conditions, equal 
opportunities, human rights due diligence, and 
broader societal impacts arising from its opera-
tions and business relationships 
Following a detailed materiality assessment, the 
Group has concluded that ESRS S3 – Affected 
communities is not material to its reporting, as 
Viaplay Group’s activities do not present signif-
icant sustainability-related risks or impacts on 
communities As a result, the focus of this sec-
tion remains on the areas where the Group can 
meaningfully influence social outcomes and create 
long-term value for its stakeholders
S1 Own workforce   � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 57
S2 Workers in the value chain  � � � � � � � � � 65
S4 Consumers and end-users� � � � � � � � � � 69
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S2 Workers in the value chain
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Working conditions IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying &  
creating content
Packaging &  
marketing
Content  
distribution
Consumer  
experience
Potential health and safety risks, and impacts on labour rights for workers in the value chain Actual -
Job creation and engagement on standards for decent work, human and workers' rights across the 
value chain through due-diligence efforts
Actual +
Potential financial losses associated with reputational impacts from human rights related incidents 
in the value chain
Risk $ $
Equal treatment and opportunities for all 
Potential incidents relating to discrimination and harassment and other impacts on human rights in 
the value chain
Actual -
Potential financial losses associated with reputational impacts from discrimination and harassment 
related incidents in the value chain
Risk $ $
Other work-related rights
Potential incidents related to privacy and impacts on other work-related rights in the value chain Actual -
Potential financial losses associated with reputational impacts from other-work related rights 
incidents in the value chain
Risk $ $
Social disclosures
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity  S2 Working conditions long-term ambition
Ensure ethical behaviour, human rights and well-being in 
all Viaplay Group’s commissioned content productions by 
strengthened processes, trainings and audit programme
2025 Target 
Conduct sustainability screening of all Viaplay produc-
tions including sports, and onsite audits of all identified 
high-risk productions by end of 2025 
  Achieved. Conducted sustainability screenings of all 
planned productions and audits of identified high-
risk productions
S2 Equal opportunities for all long-term target
Reach and maintain an approximate 50F/50M% gender 
balance in Viaplay Group’s production value chain by 
2026 (base year 47F/53M%, 2021) 
2025 target
Maintain an approximate 50F/50M% gender balance 
in Viaplay Group’s commissioned production creative 
value chain by end of 2025
  Achieved 51F/49M% gender balance in the creative 
value chain
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S4 Consumers and end-users
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Information-related impacts for consumers and/or end-users IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying &  
creating content
Packaging &  
marketing
Content  
distribution
Consumer  
experience
Potential incidents relating to information protection and privacy Actual -
Potential financial losses associated from fines related to data privacy incidents Risk $
Personal safety of consumers and/or endusers
Potential incidents relating to protection of children Actual - -
Social inclusion of consumers and/or endusers
Potential impacts relating to social inclusion of customers and end-users Actual -
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity  
Social disclosures
S4 Information-related impacts long-term target  
Achieve 40% reduction in data privacy incidents by 
enhancing customer privacy and facilitating the exercise 
of privacy rights by the end of 2026 (Base year: 2024, # 
of affected individuals)
2025 Target
Achieve a 30% decrease in response time for handling
privacy rights request from 2024 levels by implement-
ing automated systems by the end of 2025
  Achieved. 66% decrease in response time for han-
dling privacy rights request from 2024 levels
S4 Social inclusion long-term target
Enhance content accessibility by providing subtitles for 
65% and audio description, sign language, and spoken 
text for 10% of content subject to national accessibility 
requirements across all markets by the end of 2026
2025 target 
Implement AI solution to ensure that 60% of live pro-
gramming, subject to national accessibility requirements, 
includes subtitles by the end of 2025 
   Not achieved. 8% of live programming subject to 
national accessibility requirements included subtitles
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Ensuring the well-being of our 1,350-plus employ-
ees across seven countries, and guaranteeing equal 
opportunities for all, remains a fundamental priority for 
Viaplay Group
The Group continuously monitors the well-being 
of employees and recognises potential positive and 
negative impacts concerning well-being, equal gender 
representation, equal pay for equal work, and a fair, 
open, and safe work environment To reduce health and 
safety risks, promote employee well-being and equal 
treatment and opportunities for all, Viaplay Group has 
introduced group-wide standards and a systematic 
approach to the management of these topics through 
its People Policy, Work Environment Policy, and Equal 
Opportunities Directive 
Viaplay Group’s workforce consists of employees 
and to a lesser extent, non-employee workers who are 
employed through different contract types either inde-
pendently or through third-party companies Negative 
material impacts the Group has identified are not wide-
spread or systemic in the context of locations where the 
Group operates No Viaplay Group operations are at 
significant risk of forced labour, compulsory labour, child 
labour, or trafficking in human beings The Group has 
identified both positive and negative impacts on its work-
force in relation to working conditions and the working 
environment across its operations at its offices
S1-1   Policies related to own workforce  
(S1-1 §19, AR12) 
Viaplay Group is committed to promoting and protecting 
human rights in its operations and across its supply chain 
SBM-3   Material impacts, risks and opportunities and  
their interaction with strategy and business model
This commitment is integral to fostering a fair, ethical, 
and inclusive work environment for all employees and 
is embedded in business practices and culture Viaplay 
Group aligns its approach with internationally recognised 
standards, including the OECD Guidelines for Multination-
al Enterprises, UN Global Compact principles, UN Guiding 
Principles on Business and Human Rights, and ILO core 
conventions These standards guide the Group’s efforts to 
ensure dignity, fairness, and respect for all employees Pol-
icies are updated annually to ensure the Group processes 
and practices are in compliance with these standards
Policy commitments are outlined in the Human Rights 
Policy, Employee Code of Conduct, People and Culture 
policies, and reaffirmed in the Group’s annual Modern 
Slavery Act Statements All Group policies are publicly 
available on its website, and directives are available to 
the workforce through the company intranet When 
developing or updating workforce-related policies, the 
Group actively considers the interests of employees 
and workers by drawing on insights from employee 
feedback, union dialogue and established engagement 
channels These inputs directly inform policy design to 
ensure alignment with workforce needs and priorities
The general objectives of key policies relevant to 
Viaplay Group’s workforce and its work concerning 
material impacts, risks, and opportunities are outlined 
below The policies apply to all employees of subsidiar-
ies and entities under Viaplay Group’s control, as well 
as contractors Additional general information about 
the policies including processes in place for monitoring 
effectiveness of their implementation is found in the 
policy overview table on page 58
Human Rights (S1-1 §20a, §20b, §22)
The Human Rights Policy reflects Viaplay Group’s values 
and commitment to respecting human rights and labour 
rights including those related to freedom of association 
and collective bargaining in line with ILO conventions 
Social disclosures
ESRS S1 Own workforce
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Working conditions IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying &  
creating content
Packaging &  
marketing
Content  
distribution
Consumer  
experience
Potential well-being related impacts on own workforce Actual - - -
Secure employment, adequate wages, social protection, career development and an inclusive 
work environment
Actual + + +
Equal treatment and opportunities for all 
Advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workforce and through content Actual + + + +
Being an attractive employer offering safe and secure jobs and a diverse, inclusive, and equitable 
work environment
Opportunity $ $ $
Other work-related rights
Potential financial losses from fines related to data privacy incidents Risk $ $
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity   Transition risk  Physical risk
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Additionally, the policy explicitly prohibits trafficking, 
forced labour, compulsory labour, and child labour
Equal opportunities and non-discrimination  
(S1-1 §23a, §24a, §24b, §24c)
Viaplay Group provides equal opportunities for all 
employees regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual 
orientation, religion, disability, age, or other protected 
characteristics The Employee Code of Conduct, Diversity 
and Equality Directive, and Group People Policy explic-
itly prohibit discrimination and harassment and promote 
equal remuneration, development, and promotion oppor-
tunities These commitments are implemented through 
diversity and inclusion programs, training, and recruitment 
procedures designed to ensure fairness and transparency
Fair wages and benefits (S1-1 §24c)
Additionally, the Group ensures competitive wages and 
comprehensive benefits that meet industry standards, 
as well as regular reviews to maintain fairness and mar-
ket alignment through the Equality & Diversity Directive, 
Compensation Directive, and People Policy 
Safe and healthy work environment (S1 1 §22a)
Employee safety and well-being are prioritised through 
the Work Environment Policy, which mandates health 
and safety audits, risk assessments, and provision of 
protective equipment and training
Governance and responsibilities  
(S1 1 §AR14, §AR17b, §AR17c)
The Board of Directors holds overall responsibility for 
the Human Rights Policy The Head of Sustainability 
maintains and enforces the policy, while the SVP People 
Policy overview: S1 Own workforce (S1-1 §19, §20a–c, §21, §22a, §23a, §24a–c, §AR12, §AR14, §AR17b–i)
Policy Scope
Accountable for 
implementation
Review frequency /  
Approval or last review Standards referenced Implementation Effectiveness monitoring 
Human Rights Policy All employees, 
subsidiaries, 
contractors, 
workers
Head of Sustainability Annual / 30 September 
2025
UN Guiding Principles on Business 
and Human Rights, OECD Guide-
lines, UN Global Compact, ILO Core 
Conventions
Embedded in business practices, pub-
lished internally and externally, enforced 
through Group Executive Team
Annual policy review, 
whistleblowing reports, incident 
tracking through due diligence 
processes
People Policy All employees 
and workers
SVP People & Culture Annual / 13 January 2025 Swedish national law, Equality & 
Diversity Directive, Non-discrimina-
tion & Anti-harassment Directive
Diversity, anti-discrimination trainings; 
recruitment guidelines; parental leave 
support
Gender pay-gap analysis, recruit-
ment diversity metrics; parental 
leave tracking
Equality & Diversity 
Directive
All employees 
and workers
SVP People & Culture Annual / 13 January 2025 UN Global Compact, OECD Guide-
lines, ILO, Swedish Equality Act
Inclusion awareness initiatives; mentorship 
programs; menopause directive; menstru-
al care provision (Red Locker)
EES results; training participation 
rates; diversity KPIs; annual social 
reporting metrics
Work Environment 
Policy
All employees 
and workers
SVP People & Culture Annual / 13 January 2025 ILO Occupational Health & Safety 
Standards, Swedish Work Environ-
ment Act
Health & safety audits; risk assessments; 
protective equipment; wellness programs
Incident reports; lost-time injury 
and work-related ill-health met-
rics; employee well-being survey
Employee Code of 
Conduct
All employees
and workers
Head of Compliance Annual / 13 January 2025 UN Global Compact, OECD Guide-
lines, GDPR, ILO
Mandatory training; onboarding compli-
ance; whistleblowing channel
% training completion; 
whistleblowing cases; disciplinary 
actions
Modern Slavery Act 
Statement
All employees, 
Suppliers
Head of Compliance & 
Head of Sustainability
Annual / 30 September 
2025
UK Modern Slavery Act, UN Guiding 
Principles, OECD Guidelines
Supplier due diligence; contractual clauses 
prohibiting forced and child labour
Supplier audit results; 
whistleblowing reports
& Culture oversees People and Culture policies and 
directives Members of the Executive Team ensure com-
munication and implementation of all Group policies 
within their areas
S1-2   Processes for engaging with own 
workers and workers’ representatives 
about impacts (S1-2 §25)
Viaplay Group recognises the vital importance of 
engaging with employees and their representatives to 
foster a culture of transparency, mutual respect, and 
collaboration The commitment to ensuring that the 
perspectives of the Group’s workforce are heard and 
considered is central to its long-term success Viaplay 
Group believes that this engagement not only drives 
operational improvements but also strengthens its abili-
ty to adapt to changing market conditions and enhance 
employee satisfaction 
Employee engagement and feedback processes  
(S1-2 §26, §AR18)
The Group continuously monitors the well-being of 
its employees and recognises potential positive and 
negative impacts concerning well-being, stress, and 
health and safety Viaplay Group uses an employee 
survey tool to identify trends, patterns and areas that 
need attention within teams and the organisation The 
tool generates real-time insights through continuously 
collecting employee feedback and views on two-week 
Social disclosures
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intervals, enabling us to be more agile and make timely, 
data-driven decisions as an organisation Topics sur-
veyed include: leadership, job satisfaction, meaningful-
ness, autonomy, work situations, participation, personal 
development, team spirit, and commitment, psycho-
logical safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion The 
tool also provides anonymous 2-way communication 
with open comments and anonymous chat functionality 
between respondent and managers 
Health and safety engagement (S1 2 §27, §AR19)
Health and safety risks are identified through various 
work streams including the participation of local safety 
representatives in safety rounds which contribute to work 
environment development All employees and workers at 
Viaplay Group are always encouraged to react to unsafe 
or unhealthy work situations Health and safety con-
cerns and incidents can be reported locally or through 
an internal incident reporting system available to all 
employees via the Group’s intranet Viaplay Group’s pol-
icies prohibit any form of repercussions against employ-
ees who use the incident reporting system A reported 
issue or a work-place incident will be handled through 
a risk assessment process, either in a formal or informal 
manner, depending on the nature of the situation
Work Environment Committees (S1-2 §AR20)
Additionally, Work Environment Committees that 
include employee representatives exist in all countries 
of operation and represent all Viaplay Group employ-
ees The committees work to ensure a safe working 
environment and address any concerns related to 
workplace safety They are responsible for informing 
and educating employees on the importance of a good 
working environment, and for reviewing and following 
up on incidents and accidents, as well as for making 
suggestions on changes to processes The frequency of 
the committee meetings varies from country to country
Understanding perspectives of potentially vulnerable or 
marginalised groups (S1-2 §28, AR19)
The Group additionally takes steps to understand the 
perspectives of employees who may be more vulnerable 
to impacts or at risk of marginalisation The employee 
survey tool includes pulse questions on psychological 
safety, inclusion, equal treatment, and well-being, allow-
ing teams to identify early signs of unequal experiences 
across demographic groups Anonymous comments 
and chat functions enable individuals who may feel 
less comfortable speaking up in group settings to raise 
concerns safely
Governance and operational responsibility (S1 2 §AR21)
The operational responsibility for ensuring these 
engagement processes are effective lies with the Peo-
ple & Culture function, which works closely with leader-
ship teams across departments to integrate employee 
feedback into strategic planning and decision-making 
processes  Feedback gathered through engagement 
channels is recorded in respective tools and report-
ing processes, where it is aggregated and analysed 
by People & Culture and relevant leadership teams 
Recurring themes and priority issues—are incorporated 
into team-level action plans, workplace adjustments, 
and policy or process updates Employees are informed 
about resulting actions through meetings, intranet 
updates, and manager follow-ups, ensuring that the 
workforce can see how their input has shaped decisions 
and improvements By engaging with its workforce 
in a meaningful way, Viaplay Group ensures that the 
voices of its employees help shape the direction of the 
company, enabling it to create a positive, inclusive, and 
high-performance work environment
S1-3   Processes to remediate negative  
impacts and channels for own  
workers to raise concerns
Reporting procedures (S1-3 §28, §AR24)
Viaplay Group maintains a range of reporting proce-
dures and channels through which employees can raise 
concerns related to accidents, security issues, policy 
violations, and discriminatory behaviour These mecha-
nisms also encourage staff to report unsafe or unhealthy 
working conditions The procedures include the whis-
tleblower channel, which is operated by a third-party, 
ensuring confidentiality and 24 hours a day availability 
The reporting is set up with clear guidance on where to 
report an issue and how to report the issue The set-
up is aimed to ensure reporting employees that their 
reporting will be handled with integrity, confidentiality, 
and in-line with any legal requirements Viaplay Group 
does not accept any negative impacts for reporters that 
have submitted a report about an issue in good faith All 
issues reported through the company’s issue-tracking 
system are reviewed by the designated topic owner and 
then assigned to the appropriate resources for reso-
lution All issues reported through the whistleblower 
channel are reviewed by a whistleblowing officer See 
disclosure G1-1 on page 75 for more information on poli-
cies in place to protect reporters against retaliation  
Employees can also report issues anonymously via the 
Employee Engagement Survey (EES) tool, the biweekly 
employee survey, or directly to a People & Culture repre-
sentative Additionally, work environment committees and 
employee representatives help communicate collective 
concerns and suggestions Issues could also be raised in 
the termination survey that is sent out to all leavers or exit 
interviews
Processing and accountabilities (S1-3 §29, §AR25)
All reported complaints, regardless of the channel, 
undergo a risk assessment by the designated review 
function and may be handled formally or informally 
depending on the circumstances Serious or complex 
cases prompt a formal investigation, conducted confi-
dentially to ensure all parties can share their perspec-
tives Appropriate actions, such as mediation, disciplinary 
measures, or policy updates, are taken based on the 
findings Regardless of the outcome of a reported issue, 
through all of the Group’s channels, the outcome is com-
municated to the involved employees while maintaining 
confidentiality
Effectiveness (S1-3 §30, §AR26, §AR27)
Uptake of the channels is tracked through the number 
of reports submitted across the Group intranet, the 
EES tool, direct communication with People & Culture 
representatives, and feedback collected via termination 
forms During the reporting period, a total of 66 cases 
were submitted, with 956 % of these being anonymous 
The distribution of reports across channels shows 63 
cases from the EES tool, 3 instances of direct communi-
cation to People & Culture, and no cases were reported 
Social disclosures
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through the Group intranet, indicating a preference 
towards utilisation of surveying mechanisms 
Resolution times are also monitored to ensure timely 
and appropriate responses On average, reported issues 
are resolved within 66 days Depending on the nature 
and severity of the issue, resolutions may include medi-
ation, disciplinary action, or updates to internal policies 
Insights derived from monitoring of channel usage, 
and case resolution are used to refine Viaplay Group’s 
approach to grievance handling and remediation Regu-
lar reviews of reporting procedures, updates to training 
materials, and collaboration with employee represen-
tatives ensure that the channels remain legitimate, 
accessible, and trusted by the workforce 
While employee trust in and awareness of these 
channels is not directly assessed by the Group, employ-
ee awareness is reinforced through clear communica-
tion on the availability of reporting channels and the 
inclusion of information on reporting channels in man-
datory trainings on the employee code of conduct The 
Group is committed to fostering a safe environment in 
which employees can raise concerns confidently
S1-4   Taking action on material impacts on own  
workforce, and approaches to mitigating 
material risks and pursuing material 
opportunities related to own workforce, 
and effectiveness of those actions
Viaplay Group works to identify risks or issues that could 
impact employees, related to working conditions, discrim-
ination, harassment, wage-related issues, or other forms 
of mistreatment or harm and to mitigate them and reme-
diate any negative impacts that may occur in an appropri-
ate manner The primary approach to mitigating material 
risks and pursuing opportunities related the well-being 
of workforce is through continuous stakeholder engage-
ment via regular employee surveys and the monitoring of 
results Continuous monitoring allows for early interven-
tion on any emerging issues, as  well as the tracking and 
assessment of the effectiveness of any intervention In 
quarterly reporting to management on progress towards 
sustainability targets, stakeholder responsible for imple-
mentation provide explanations of and plans to address 
any cases of insufficient progress on targets related 
to material impacts on the workforce Additionally, the 
Group’s Data Privacy team works to ensure the security of 
all employee data in addition to the data of its customers, 
in order to safeguard their right to privacy For information 
on Data privacy impacts on customers, see S4 disclosures 
starting on page 69 
Key actions taken to prevent or mitigate material 
negative impacts and risks, as well as advance oppor-
tunities related to the well-being of the workforce and 
promoting equal opportunities for all over the course of 
the reporting period across all markets included: 
• Holding values workshops with all employees and 
leaders after resetting corporate culture with new 
values to instill a performance driven culture 
– Outcome: 9% YoY increase in employee alignment 
with values based on EES results 
• Conducting an office based working engagement 
drive across all offices with activities to foster a sense 
of community, enhance cross function collaboration, 
and boost productivity 
– Outcome: 5% YoY increase in overall employee 
engagement scores based on EES results 
• Conducting an annual gender pay gap analysis in 
each market and acting on the findings, to ensure 
equal pay for equal work regardless of gender 
– Outcome: One case was identified in 2024, lead-
ing pay to be increased in 2025 by 77% to close 
the identified gap
• Voluntary Manager Forum workshops were held 
across markets under the leadership of the People & 
Culture team These sessions invited all people man-
agers to engage in structured development activities 
aligned with the Manager Forum roadmap for 2025 
Topics covered included interview and unconscious 
bias training, leadership principles, effective com-
munication, leading in difficult and uncertain times, 
supporting employees in crisis, creating psychologi-
cal safety, managing change and transformation, and 
company values Managers are also invited to con-
tribute with suggestions for future discussion topics 
– Outcome: In general, 40% of all managers attend-
ed these voluntarily trainings 
Viaplay Group tracks the effectiveness of these actions 
through a combination of internal KPIs, and employee 
survey results For example: 
• Well-being and safety indicators 
• Equal opportunity metrics 
• Retention and turnover trends
These metrics are reviewed regularly by relevant 
internal functions, including People & Culture and the 
Sustainability team, to ensure continuous improvement 
and alignment with Viaplay Group’s strategic goals Key 
actions planned for 2026 include ensuring a successful 
onboarding of Allente employees Expected outcomes, 
include employee well-being index scores and employ-
ee retention rates that continue to drive progress 
towards related company targets
Key actions aimed at mitigating material risks related 
to data privacy incidents involving the workforce during 
the course of the reporting period across all markets 
included: 
• Initiating work on a simplified process for employ-
ees to exercise their data subject rights with rollout 
planned for 2026
– Outcome: The expected outcomes include faster 
and more predictable case handling, reduced 
cycle times, and fewer missed statutory deadlines,  
• During 2025, the Group enhanced transparency 
around CCTV usage at its premises by updating pri-
vacy notices and adding QR codes for easy access
– Outcome: Improved awareness of the purpose, 
lawful basis, retention periods, access rules, and 
associated rights related to CCTV usage 
Effectiveness of the key action related to process for 
employees exercising their data subject rights will be 
measured through the percentage of relevant cases 
closed within required timelines Effectiveness of key 
action related to CCTV usage transparency will be 
tracked through the number of complaints received 
related to CCTV usage going forward Annual findings 
from data-privacy risk analyses, along with the corre-
sponding mitigation actions are inputed into Group risk 
management processes 
Social disclosures
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S1-6   Characteristics of the  
company’s employees
Number of employees (head count)
Gender
Male 817
Female 540
Total 1,357
Country
Sweden 688
Norway 291
Denmark 227
Netherlands 40
United Kingdom 40
Finland 40
Spain 31
Total 1,357
Contract type Female Male Total 
Number of employees 540 817 1,357
Number of permanent employees 525 765 1,290
Number of temporary employees 15 52 67
Number of non-guaranteed hours 
employees 27 77 104
Number of full-time employees 518 759 1 277
Number of part-time employees 6 7 13
Employee Turnover
2025 2024
Employee Turnover Rate [%] 14 23
Accounting principles 
Headcount for full-time employees and part-time 
employees is based on permanent employees All 
gender data is specified by employees, who also have 
Other and non-disclosure as an option Non-guaran-
teed-hours employees are reported separately due to 
the absence of guaranteed weekly working hours and to 
avoid inflating total employee numbers The most rep-
resentative figure related to the employment numbers 
above found in the financial reporting, is reported in 
Full-time Equivalent as opposed to Headcount and can 
be found in Note 29 Average number of employees in 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements on page 
119 
The turnover rate calculated based on how many 
employees left during the year (either voluntarily, due 
to dismissal, retirement or death in service) divided by 
the number employees the company had by year end 
Employees who left the company after the set end-date 
of their temporary employment are not included in the 
turnover figures
Social disclosures
S1-5   Targets related to managing material 
negative impacts, advancing positive 
impacts, and managing material risks 
and opportunities
The Group uses an Employee Engagement Survey (EES) 
to measure team and the organisation-wide engage-
ment, well-being, and development in real-time via 
bi-weekly pulse surveys The system uses employee 
responses to an index of questions relating to their work 
situation including stress-levels, if the employees feel 
that they have the right conditions to do a good job, 
as well as questions about bullying, harassment, and 
discrimination to determine a well-being index score 
The Group set an ambitious annual target for well-be-
ing index score of 76 for the reporting period, but it 
remained unchanged from previous reporting period at 
74 at the end of the year 
To adjust to the scoring sensitivity of the new EES 
system implemented in 2024, the Group has revised its 
long-term target which is also its target for the next 
reporting period to a well-being index score of 75
To support the Group’s ambition to ensure equal 
opportunities and respect for all, targets relating to 
gender balance in our total workforce are set by man-
agement The Group made progress in relation to its 
long-term ambition of achieving equal gender balance 
in its total workforce, ending the reporting period with a 
gender balance across our total workforce of 40% wom-
en and 60% men Although targets are not set directly 
by employees or workers’ representatives, insights 
from the Employee Engagement Survey and workforce 
gender-representation data are used as key inputs in 
determining and adjusting the Group’s well-being and 
gender-balance targets
Target to manage risk of potential financial losses 
from fines related to data privacy incidents is found 
under S4-4, as the Group implements a umbrella 
approach to the management of data privacy risks
Employee well-being Equal opportunities for all 
Long-term target / 
Ambition
Employee well-being index score of 75 in Employee 
Engagement Survey by end of 2026 
(baseline: 74, 2024)
Reach and maintain 50F/50M% gender balance in 
total workforce (baseline: 41%F/59%M, 2023)
2025 Annual targets Employee well-being index score of 76 in Employee
Engagement Survey by end of 2025
Increase female talents to reach 40F/60M% gender 
balance in total workforce by end of 2025
Performance  Not achieved. Well-being index score of 74 achieved  Achieved. 40%F/60%M, 2025
2026 Target Employee well-being index score of 75 in Employee
Engagement Survey by end of 2026
Increase female talents to reach 41F/59M% gender 
balance in total workforce by end of 2024
 Achieved  Partially achieved  Not achieved
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S1-9  Diversity metrics
Distribution of top management by gender
2025 2024
Number of women in top management 20 18
Number of men in top management 50 41
Percentage of women in top management [%] 29 31
Percentage of men in top management [%] 71 69
Distribution of employees by age
2025 2024
Number of employees under 30 years old 138 148
Number of employees 30–50 years old 958 776
Number of employees over 50 years old 261 202
Percentage of employees under 30 years old [%] 10 13
Percentage of employees 30–50 years old [%] 71 69
Percentage of employees over 50 years old [%] 19 18
Accounting principles 
Top Management includes employees with the titles of 
CEO, Executive Vice President (EVP), Senior Vice Presi-
dent (SVP), and Vice President (VP)
S1-10  Adequate wages
Viaplay Group is committed to ensuring that its employ-
ees receive fair and adequate wages that reflect their 
contributions and meet both legal and ethical stan-
dards The Group believes that adequate compensa-
tion is crucial for employee satisfaction, retention, and 
well-being The methodologies and key assumptions 
underpinning our approach to determining adequate 
wages are outlined below
Viaplay Group ensures that employees are paid 
appropriately by benchmarking internal compensation 
data against relevant market standards for adequate 
wages Based on this analysis, the Group has confirmed 
that all employees receive at least the adequate wage
Wages paid during the entire reporting period and 
for employees who left the company during the year 
were included in this assessment The salary data 
includes base salary, commission and short-term incen-
tives, ie all annual cash-based remuneration
Market Comparison
Besides the analysis run for this annual report the 
Group regularly benchmarks employee compensation 
against industry standards and local labour market con-
ditions This involves analysing compensation surveys, 
third-party data sources, and reports from labour and 
employment agencies to ensure that its wages are com-
petitive within its industry and geographic regions
Internal Equity Analysis
Viaplay Group ensures that wages are internally equi-
table by analysing compensation structures across 
Social disclosures
S1-7   Characteristics of non-employee 
workers in the company’s own workforce
The most common type of non-employee workers at 
Viaplay Group are contractors Due to the project and 
seasonal based nature of production work, they are 
most often used within the Sports and Radio organi-
sation, where they work with productions and media 
broadcasting Working time of non-employee workers 
varies depending on the type of work 301 out of 403 
non-employee workers are seasonal and only work for a 
few weeks a year
2025 2024
Number of non-employees in the company’s 
own workforce 403 358
Accounting principles
Total number of non-employees is reported in head 
count In 2024, the People & Culture organisation 
implemented a new process to collect and register 
all non-employee workers in a centralised HR system 
Reporting on the gender of the non-employee work-
ers is not possible as personal information on external 
workers is not something that is collected All numbers 
are reported at the end of the reporting period
S1-8   Collective bargaining coverage  
and social dialogue
At present, 272 employees or 20% of Viaplay Group’s 
employees are covered by collective bargaining 
agreements For employees not covered by these 
agreements, Viaplay Group determines their working 
conditions and terms of employment by mirroring the 
benefits of collective agreements while often offering 
additional advantages that go beyond what is generally 
established through collective negotiations All Viaplay 
Group employees working in Spain are covered by 
collective agreements due to the legal framework for 
collective bargaining in the country
Coverage 
Rate, %
Collective Bargaining  
Coverage – Employees  
in EEA1
Social Dialogue /  
Workplace  
representation
0–19 Sweden, Denmark
20–39
40–59 Norway
60–79
80–100 Spain Sweden, Denmark, 
Norway
1) For countries with >50 employees representing >10%  
total employees and countries where legal frameworks require 
100% coverage 
Accounting principles 
All figures are based upon total employee headcount as 
defined in S1-6 on page 61
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S1-14   Health and safety indicators
Viaplay Group does not operate a formalised health 
and safety management system Accidents, injuries, 
and cases-of work related ill-health, as well as resulting 
lost-time metrics—are monitored as part of the imple-
mentation of the Group’s Work Environment Policy 
These indicators are regularly reviewed to identify 
risks, guide preventive actions and support continuous 
improvement in the work environment
Employees in the company’s own workforce
2025 2024
Fatalities as a result of work-related injuries 0 0
Fatalities as a result of work-related ill health 0 0
Recordable work-related accidents 4 5
Rate of recordable work-related accidents 261 378
Cases of recordable work-related ill health 10 na
Days lost to work-related injuries and fatalities 
from work-related accidents and work-related 
ill health and fatalities from ill health 524 44
Accounting principles
The rate of recordable work-related accidents is cal-
culated using the number of recordable incidents and 
an approximation of the total number of hours worked 
based on the extrapolated average annual working 
hours for all markets multiplied by headcount In 2025, 
dedicated tracking and reporting of cases of record-
able work-related ill health commenced, in line with the 
commitment stated in the previous reporting period
Regular performance reviews
2025 2024
Total participation in performance reviews [%] 94 92
Percentage of women who participated in 
performance reviews [%] 94 97
Percentage of men who participated in  
performance reviews [%] 94 89
Average training hours 
2025 2024
Average training hours per female employee 15 43
Average training hours per male employee 10 33
Average number of training hours per employee 12 37
Accounting principles 
Average training hours per employee is calculated 
using the total number of hours of training conducted 
by employees in each category and the total number 
of employees in the category as defined by employee 
head count figures in S1-6 disclosure found on page 
61 Total training hours data is sourced from the Group 
e-learning platform and estimates for hours based on 
entity level expenditure on external trainings during the 
reporting period 
Social disclosures
roles, departments, and levels within the company This 
approach ensures that employees are paid fairly for 
their skills, experience, and responsibilities, while main-
taining a balanced pay structure
In all markets the Group is present in it has estab-
lished that all employees are paid adequate wages 
in-line with applicable benchmarks including 60% of 
the country’s median wage and 50% of the gross aver-
age wage The Group’s adequate wage-related data has 
been validated externally by independent third parties
S1-11  Social protection
All employees are covered by social protection against 
loss of income due to major life events including 
sickness, unemployment, parental leave, retirement, 
employment injury and employment acquired disability 
either through public programs or through benefits 
offered by the company
S1-12  Persons with disabilities
Due to legal restrictions under the EU General Data 
Protection Regulation (GDPR) covering all EU member 
states and EEA countries, as well as similar principles of 
personal data protection through national legislation 
in the countries we operate in outside the EU and EEA, 
we are unable to report on the number of persons with 
disabilities within our organisation
S1-13   Training and Skills Development metrics
Viaplay Group manages performance and learning 
through its structured performance and development 
process, known as the Development Dialogue This 
process forms a central component of the Group’s 
talent-development approach, enabling the establish-
ment of clear performance expectations, the iden-
tification of development needs, and the provision 
of targeted support to employees in achieving their 
professional growth objectives Through the Develop-
ment Dialogue, managers and employees jointly define 
short- and long-term career development goals, which 
are followed up on a regular basis as part of ongoing 
performance management  The Group conducts an 
additionally performance review process independent 
of employee input to identify key talents and areas for 
workforce development
To support specific areas or teams, learning initia-
tives like team development trainings and “Hack Days” 
are conducted The latter see cross-functional teams 
collaborating on projects of their choice to discover 
technology-driven solutions for various aspects of the 
business These initiatives promote innovation and cre-
ativity, inspiring employees to think outside the box and 
implement new ideas that can drive business success
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S1-17   Incidents, complaints and  
severe human rights impacts
During the reporting period, three complaints of 
discrimination or harassment were reported and acted 
upon, only one was found to be substantiated All three 
complaints were reported directly to members of the 
People & Culture function No reports were submitted 
through the third-party whistleblowing channel or the 
speak-up line No fines, penalties, or compensation 
payments related to discrimination or harassment were 
issued during the reporting period No severe incidents 
were identified
Work-related grievances, incidents and complaints
2025 2024
Total number of incidents of discrimination, 
including harassment 1 4
Number of complaints filed through channels 
for own workers to raise concerns (including 
grievance mechanisms) 3 3
Total amount of fines, penalties, and 
compensation for damages as a result of 
incidents and complaints [EUR] 0 0
Total number of severe human rights incidents 
connected to the company’s workforce 0 0
Remuneration metrics for Viaplay Group
2025 2024
Aggregated gender pay gap [%] 27 n/a
Aggregated gender pay gap with
Group Executive Team excluded [%] 16 14
Annual total remuneration ratio 59:1 65:1
Accounting principles
The aggregated gender pay gap is the percentage 
difference between the gross hourly earnings of female 
and male employees Average gross hourly earnings 
are calculated using annual working hours The average 
gross hourly earnings by gender were calculated using 
total annual compensation divided by 2,080 annual 
working hours, the standard metric used in Sweden 
where the majority of the workforce is based The fol-
lowing ESRS-aligned formula was used:
(Average pay level, male) - (Average pay level, female)
x100
(Average pay level, male)
Annual total remuneration ratio is the ratio between 
the annual total remuneration of the highest paid 
 individual and the median annual total remuneration 
of all employees, less the highest paid individual The 
following ESRS-aligned formula was used:
Annual total remuneration for the undertaking’s highest paid individual
Median employee annual total remuneration, excluding the highest paid individual
Social disclosures
S1-16   Remuneration metrics
Viaplay Group monitors and reports on gender pay 
equity and total remuneration ratios as part of its com-
mitment to fair and transparent compensation prac-
tices The gender pay gap and the total remuneration 
ratio (defined as the annual total remuneration of the 
highest-paid individual compared to the median annual 
total remuneration of the workforce) are calculated 
using the same methodology applied to our adequate 
wage assessments These metrics are influenced by 
factors such as role distribution, market-specific salary 
benchmarks, and individual circumstances, which vary 
across countries and functions
To ensure meaningful interpretation, it is important 
to consider the structural composition of our work-
force Shifts in gender representation across roles and 
geographies may affect year-on-year comparisons 
For example, terminating our male-dominated Polish 
business led to a wider gender pay gap, without actually 
impacting Group gender pay performance
The data presented reflects the situation as of 31 
December 2025, and is assumed to be representative of 
the reporting period For detailed figures, including the 
gender pay gap and total remuneration ratio, see the 
table in the next column
S1-15   Work-life balance indicators
Viaplay Group advocates for all employees, regardless 
of gender, to take parental leave The Group respects 
all relevant national legislation relating to family-relat-
ed leave and measure parental leave metrics to ensure 
effective follow-up and support systems are in place  
2025 2024
Percentage of employees entitled to take 
family-related leave [%] 100 100
Percentage of entitled employees that 
took family-related leave [%] 9 7
Percentage of entitled women that took 
family-related leave [%] 9 7
Percentage of entitled men that took 
family-related leave [%] 8 8
Accounting principles 
All types of absence are mandatory to report in our 
markets Data on parental leave is collected through 
local time-tracking systems
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At Viaplay Group, safeguarding human rights, health 
and safety, gender equality and labour rights for work-
ers in its value chain is a priority The Group supports 
responsible content production by following up on the 
implementation of the Third-Party Code of Conduct 
and conducting robust human-rights due diligence 
across the value chain, helping to promote decent 
working conditions, equal treatment, and respect for 
workers’ rights In addition, gender balance in the cre-
ative value chain is advanced through production-re-
lated procurement practices that encourage more 
equitable representation These efforts—together with 
the commissioning of productions more broadly—con-
tribute to job creation and strengthen engagement on 
standards for decent work and human and workers’ 
rights across the value chain 
Through direct engagement with workers in the 
value chain, monitoring the findings of its due diligence 
processes as well as conducting human rights impact 
assessments of its value chain, the Group has deter-
mined that impacts are relevant to workers working in 
its upstream value chain in the context of film and TV 
productions Through these processes the Group is 
able to mitigate potential negative impacts as well as 
associated reputational risks through modifying its pro-
curement strategy as well as the requirements it puts 
on production suppliers All material negative impacts 
are considered systemic in the context of the Film and 
TV production industry The Group will conduct human 
rights and environmental due diligence on Allente 
Group’s supply chain in 2026 in order to better under-
stand potential impacts that may occur in relation to 
workers in that value chain
SBM-3   Material impacts, risks and opportunities and  
their interaction with strategy and business model
Social disclosures
ESRS S2 Workers in the value chain
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Working conditions IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying &  
creating content
Packaging &  
marketing
Content  
distribution
Consumer  
experience
Potential health and safety risks, and impacts on labour rights for workers in the value chain Actual -
Job creation and engagement on standards for decent work, human and workers' rights across the value 
chain through due-diligence efforts
Actual +
Potential financial losses associated with reputational impacts from human rights related incidents in the 
value chain
Risk $ $
Equal treatment and opportunities for all 
Potential incidents relating to discrimination and harassment and other impacts on human rights in the 
value chain
Actual -
Potential financial losses associated with reputational impacts from discrimination and harassment related 
incidents in the value chain
Risk $ $
Other work-related rights
Potential incidents related to privacy and impacts on other work-related rights in the value chain Actual -
Potential financial losses associated with reputational impacts from other-work related rights incidents in 
the value chain
Risk $ $
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity  
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Policy overview: S2 Workers in the value chain  (S2-1 §19, §20a–c, §21, §22a, §23a, §24a–c, §AR12, §AR14, §AR17b–i)
Policy Scope
Accountable for 
implementation
Review frequency /  
approval or last review Standards referenced Implementation Effectiveness monitoring 
Third Party Code of 
Conduct
All suppliers, 
contractors, 
production 
partners
Head of Compliance Annual / 30 September 2025 OECD Guidelines, UN Guiding 
Principles on Business and 
Human Rights, EU legislation on 
forced and child labour
Supplier onboarding requirements, con-
tractual clauses, whistleblowing channel
Supplier audit findings, incident 
reports, corrective action plans and 
remediation actions
Human Rights Policy All suppliers and 
entities under 
decisive control
Head of Sustainability Annual / 30 September 2025 UN Guiding Principles, OECD 
Guidelines, UN Global Compact, 
ILO Core Conventions
Embedded in procurement processes, 
published externally, enforced through 
sustainability audits
Supplier audit findings, grievance 
mechanism reports, whistleblowing 
cases
Sustainability Policy All suppliers, 
production 
partners, 
subcontractors
Head of Sustainability Annual / 30 September 2025 UNGC; OECD Guidelines, Direc-
tive (EU) 2024/1760, ILO
Integration into supplier due diligence, 
sustainability criteria in production con-
tracts
Tracking of supplier compliance 
with sustainability criteria
Work Environment 
Policy
Production 
partners and 
subcontractors
SVP People & Culture Annual / 13 January 2025 ILO Occupational Health & 
Safety Standards, Swedish Work 
Environment Act
Health & safety requirements in supplier 
agreements, risk assessments for produc-
tion sites
Supplier audit findings, grievance 
mechanism reports, whistleblowing 
cases, corrective action follow-up
Modern Slavery Act 
Statement
All employees, 
suppliers
Head of Compliance & 
Head of Sustainability
Annual / 30 September 2025 UK Modern Slavery Act, UN 
Guiding Principles, OECD 
Guidelines
Supplier due diligence, contractual clauses 
prohibiting forced and child labour
Supplier audit results, remediation 
actions, whistleblowing reports
Social disclosures
The operational responsibility for ensuring that these 
policies are effective in relation to workers in the value 
chain lies with the Head of Sustainability, who works 
closely with the Content, Sports and Compliance 
functions to implement any necessary process 
changes Information gathered through due-diligence 
processes—including on-site audits and whistleblowing 
channels—is recorded in respective tools and reporting 
processes, then aggregated and analysed by relevant 
leadership teams Responsibilities for implementation 
of the Human Rights and Work Environment Policies 
more broadly is described in S1-1 “Governance and 
responsibilities”, while consideration of stakeholder 
interests in setting policies is provided in SBM-2 
S2-2   Processes for engaging with  
value chain workers about impacts 
(S2-2 §20,22a, 22b, c, d & e)
Workers in the Group’s value chain are encouraged to 
raise concerns through Viaplay Group’s whistle blower 
channel, Compliance or Sustainability functions, at any 
time This commitment is emphasised in Viaplay Group’s 
Third Party Code of Conduct and the Head of Sustain-
ability has operational responsibility for ensuring this 
engagement happens Viaplay Group takes proactive 
steps to engage with workers through its third-party pro-
duction audit programme and during audits of all iden-
tified high-risk productions, as well as through the wide 
spread communication of channels to report concern 
Central to this programme is the dialogue it fosters with 
workers in the value chain via interviews, ensuring their 
voices are heard and any concerns raised are document-
ed and addressed effectively with relevant suppliers
S2-1   Policies related to value chain workers 
(S2-1 §14, 16, 17b, c, 18, 19, AR10, 14, 15 )  
Viaplay Group is committed to ensuring that workers in 
its value chain have fair and ethical workplaces and are 
treated with dignity and respect The Group’s Third Party 
Code of Conduct, Sustainability Policy, Human Rights 
Policy, Work Environment Policy, and Modern Slavery Act 
Statement define its approach to managing impacts relat-
ed to workers in the value chain, mitigating potential risks, 
and acting on its commitments As a primary business 
activity, content production and workers in the associated 
value chain are important to Viaplay Group Group pol-
icies work to safeguard human rights, health and safety, 
gender equality and labour rights for workers in the value 
chain by promoting responsible content production and 
acquisition  
Viaplay Group policy commitments related to value 
chain workers explicitly address trafficking of human 
beings, forced labour, and child labour in accordance 
with EU legislation These Group policies and efforts 
apply to all value chain workers and extended to work-
ers or sub-suppliers without direct business relation-
ships to the company The Group Third Party Code of 
Conduct is enforced through direct engagement with 
stakeholders including value chain workers, and it is 
through this aspect of the human rights due diligence 
process that the Group works to remedy any potential 
human rights impacts No cases of non-respect of UN 
Guiding principles, ILO conventions, or OECD Guidelines 
were reported in 2025 These policies are available to 
potentially affected stakeholders via the Group website
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workers in the value chain with a safe and structured pro-
cess to raise concerns related to workplace issues such 
as harassment, discrimination, unfair treatment, safety 
hazards or any breaches of the supplier code of conduct 
It is open to all workers and sub-contractors See 
disclosure S1-3 on page 59, for more information on the 
Group’s whistleblower channel The Group additionally 
encourages direct communication with Viaplay Represen-
tative involved in productions, and has policies in place to 
protect individuals from retaliation for using these chan-
nels to report grievances See disclosure G1-1 on page 
69 for more information about the Group Whistleblower 
Directive Viaplay Group does not directly assess value 
chain workers trust in these structures, but assesses 
awareness via interviews conducted as part of audits 
The Group works with suppliers to address any 
non-conformities with its standards raised through these 
channels and address any related impacts on value chain 
workers Effectiveness of remediation efforts is assessed 
via the number and severity of non-conformities iden-
tified in results of follow-up audits, as well as on-go-
ing dialogue with reoccurring suppliers and relevant 
sub-suppliers responsible for non-conformities 
S2-4   Taking action on material impacts on  
and approaches to mitigating material 
risks related to value chain workers, 
and effectiveness of those actions 
(S2-4 §30, 32a, b, c & d, 33a, b, c, 34a, 35, 36, 38 
MDR-A §68a, b, c, d, e, §69a, b, c, AR43 §80f, h & i)
Viaplay Group works to identify and address risks and 
impacts on value chain workers related to working 
Effectiveness of engagement processes—including 
channels for raising concerns and the audit pro-
gramme—is assessed by monitoring the number and 
type of concerns raised, response times, and feedback 
gathered through worker interviews during audits 
When major non-conformities are identified in a 
recurring production format, a corrective action plan is 
issued and a follow-up audit is conducted during the 
next production cycle to evaluate implementation 
S2-3   Processes to remediate negative  
impacts and channels for value  
chain workers to raise concerns 
(S2-3 §27c, 25, 27a, b, 28)
Whistleblower channel and  
Sustainable Production Principles
Information on the Group whistleblower channel, as well 
as a QR code providing easy access to it, is shared with 
all workers engaged in any Viaplay Group production 
via a ‘Sustainable Production Principles’ memo This 
outlines principles for productions, which establish what 
an acceptable working environment should be in a pro-
duction and how the Group intends people working on 
productions to be treated and to treat each other 
In each production, the contents of the memo are 
discussed, and Viaplay Group provides information about 
its whistleblower service to all production staff, both at 
start-up meetings and during set visits to ensure that 
everyone knows what to do and who to contact in the 
event of any issues Additionally, information and access 
to this whistleblower channel can be found on sets and in 
relevant production common areas via large-format post-
ers This grievance mechanism is designed to provide 
Social disclosures
conditions, human rights, discrimination, harassment, 
and other forms of harm that may occur in connection 
with the production of content and the activities of 
suppliers The primary approach to mitigating material 
risks related to value chain workers is through annual 
risk-based screenings of all planned productions and 
targeted third-party audits, supported by continuous 
engagement with suppliers, the strengthening of due 
diligence processes, and systematic follow-up on find-
ings Continuous monitoring enables early intervention 
on emerging risks, assessment of supplier compliance, 
and evaluation of the effectiveness of actions taken 
across the value chain Additionally, the Group completed 
an extended human rights impact assessment of its value 
chain to strengthen Human Rights Due Diligence process 
outside of the production value chain Audit findings and 
human rights risk analysis outcomes are integrated into 
Group risk management processes annually Key actions 
taken during the reporting period included: 
• Risk screening of all planned productions and 
enhanced due diligence conducted on one  higher-risk 
production through on-site third-party audit
• Updating of supplier onboarding materials to clarify 
expectations and integration of new risk-based 
 questions into screening protocols
• Automation of onboarding and distribution of 
 sustainability data trackers for productions including 
gender balance data tracking protocols
– Outcomes: Improved supplier understanding and 
implementation of the Third Party Code of Conduct, 
including strengthened awareness of grievance chan-
nels and expectations, and more improved identifica-
tion of potential worker-level risks
Viaplay Group evaluates the effectiveness of these 
actions through audit findings, supplier follow-ups, and 
gender-balance metrics These insights are reviewed 
regularly by the Sustainability team and relevant pro-
duction oversight functions to ensure ongoing align-
ment with Group commitments and to support continu-
ous improvement 
Key actions planned for 2026 include:
– Conducting screenings of all planned productions 
and audits of any identified high-risk productions 
– Investigating expanding audit coverage to addi-
tional supplier groups if material risks are identified 
through impact assessment of DTH value chain 
– Monitor and maintain the achieved 50F/50M% 
gender balance in the production value chain 
Expected outcomes include reduced recurrence of 
non-conformities, improved supplier capability to man-
age human rights risks, and continued progress towards 
a more inclusive and gender-balanced creative value 
chain No corrective action plans were required during 
the 2025 reporting year, and therefore no remediation 
resources were allocated Should corrective actions be 
needed in the future, Viaplay Group will ensure that 
actions include appropriate remedy for any affected 
value chain workers
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Social disclosures
S2-5   Targets related to managing material 
negative impacts, advancing positive 
impacts, and managing material risks 
and opportunities 
(S2-5 §80a, b, c, d & e, AR28a, b, c, d, AR41) 
In order to advance policy objectives of safeguarding 
human rights, health and safety, gender equality and 
labour rights for workers in its value chain outlined in 
The Group’s Third Party Code of Conduct, Sustainability 
Policy, Human Rights Policy and Work Environment 
Policy, the Group sets long and short-term targets 
related to working conditions and equal opportunities 
and treatment for all workers in the value chain Targets 
are developed by stakeholders from production 
oversight functions and Group Sustainability, and 
are in place to manage potential financial risks while 
reducing negative impacts and advancing positive ones 
Additionally, targets concerning working conditions 
also addressing impacts related to other work-
related rights as defined by the ESRS, and are seen 
as increasing preparedness for compliance with the 
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive 
The Group sees promotion of gender equality in 
the creative value chain for productions as a means 
of increasing equal opportunities for workers in the 
value chain but additionally as a lever for increasing 
potential positive impacts related to content which 
are not captured by the ESRS framework After 
achieving gender balance in its creative value chain 
for the first time in 2023 (51F/49M%), the Group 
considers deviations within 2% of 50F/50%M gender 
balance to constitute approximate gender balance 
and have updated wording of targets to denote this  
Roles included in calculations of this metric include 
Executive Producer, Producer, Project manager, Editor, 
Working conditions Equal opportunities and treatment for all 
Ambitions and long-term targets Ensure ethical behavior, human rights and well-being in all Viaplay Group’s
commissioned content productions by strengthened processes, trainings and
audit programme
Reach and maintain an approximate 50F/50M% gender balance in Viaplay 
Group’s production creative value chain by 2026 (base year: 47F/53M%, 
2021)
2025 Annual targets Conduct sustainability screening of all Viaplay productions including sports, and
onsite audits of all identified high-risk productions by end of 2025
Maintain an approximate 50F/50M% gender balance in Viaplay Group’s 
commissioned production creative value chain by end of 2025
Performance  Achieved. Conducted sustainability screenings of all planned productions and 
audits of identified high-risk productions
 Achieved. 51F/49M% gender balance in the creative value chain
2026 Annual targets Conduct sustainability screening of all Viaplay productions and audits of any 
identified high-risk productions; complete investigation of material risks for 
workers in the value chain in DTH business segment by end of 2026
Maintain an approximate 50F/50M% gender balance in the creative value 
chain in all Viaplay Group’s commissioned content productions by end of 
2026
 Achieved  Partially achieved  Not achieved
Post-Producer, Host, and Main talents or equivalent 
titles Performance against gender balance target is 
monitored and assessed quarterly through compilation 
of relevant metrics and performance against working 
conditions target is monitored and assessed through 
the documentation of screening and audit processes 
when they occur as well as through monitoring of 
results, including insights from value chain workers, of 
audits which influence decisions on future audits
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Viaplay Group’s customers and end-users are primarily 
entertainment consumers who may experience impacts 
related to data privacy and protection due to the per-
sonal information required for account-based streaming 
services, as well as individuals—particularly children— 
who rely on accurate content ratings, parental controls, 
and transparent service information to ensure appropri-
ate and safe use Additionally, Viaplay Group customers 
and end-users may experience impacts related to social 
inclusion due to language barriers or disability without 
adequate accessibility features such as subtitling, sign 
language, audio description and spoken text 
Viaplay Group’s approach to managing material 
impacts and risks related to customers and end-users 
of its services aims to increase social inclusion through 
content accessibility, ensure the protection of children 
through content compliance, and safeguard  consumers’ 
right to privacy through protection of  personal data
S4-1   Policies related to consumers  
and end-users
Policies and approach (S4-1 §13) 
Viaplay Group’s approach to managing material impacts 
and risks related to customers and end-users of its ser-
vices aims to increase social inclusion through content 
accessibility, ensure the protection of children through 
content compliance, as well as safeguard consumers’ 
right to privacy through protection of personal data Its 
approach to these topics is codified in and developed 
through the implementation of its Child Protection 
Guidelines, Access Service Pack, Data Protection Gov-
ernance Directive, Children’s Data Guidelines and Data 
SBM-3   Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their 
interaction with strategy and business model
Protection Policy No significant changes were made to 
these policies during the reporting period
Social inclusion of viewers (S4-1 §14)
Viaplay Group recognises that content accessibility 
plays a vital role in ensuring that everyone, regardless of 
their abilities or background, can enjoy what its plat-
forms have to offer The Group recognises its ability 
to positively influence the social inclusion of viewers 
by providing accessibility on its platforms Conversely, 
if the Group does not excel in its efforts, it risks con-
tributing to negative impacts on the social inclusion of 
its viewers It is therefore of high importance that the 
Group works proactively to make content accessible to 
as many people as possible The Group’s Access Ser-
vices Pack specifies its responsibilities to ensure acces-
sibility on its platforms in-line with relevant regulatory 
requirements that exist in markets in which it operates
To manage its impact and promote content accessi-
bility, Viaplay Group aims to implement subtitling, sign 
language, audio description and spoken text across 
all relevant devices wherever possible Accessibility is 
jointly managed by the Group’s Content Compliance, 
Programme Planning, Content and Sustainability teams
Content compliance and protection of children  
(S4-1 §14)
Viaplay Group has a responsibility in shaping the view-
ing experience of children and young adults Given the 
increase in media literacy and exposure among children, 
Viaplay Group aims to provide a safe environment on 
its platforms and ensure that parents can effectively 
moderate the content their children view The Group 
recognises its ability to contribute to potential negative 
impacts on children through its streaming platform, 
stemming from the portrayal of graphic violence or 
other dangerous material that could negatively impact 
their well-being Conversely, Viaplay Group also strives 
to influence the development of children in a positive 
way by offering educational content on themes such 
as mathematics and chemistry Group Child Protection 
Guidelines guide it in how to protect children from sen-
sitive content and safeguard their well-being Whenever 
Viaplay Group work involves the presence of minors, 
for example child actors in productions, Viaplay Group 
ensures that there are clear guidelines for those in 
charge of their welfare These commitments are empha-
sised in the Child Protection Guidelines
Social disclosures
ESRS S4 Consumers and end-users
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Information-related impacts for consumers and/or end-users IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying &  
creating content
Packaging &  
marketing
Content  
distribution
Consumer  
experience
Potential incidents relating to information protection and privacy Actual -
Potential financial losses associated from fines related to data privacy incidents Risk $
Personal safety of consumers and/or endusers
Potential incidents relating to protection of children Actual - -
Social inclusion of consumers and/or endusers
Potential impacts relating to social inclusion of customers and end-users Actual -
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity   Transition risk  Physical risk
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Information-related impacts and data privacy (S4-1 §14)
The Group’s Data Protection Policy ensures lawful pro-
cessing of personal data of consumers and end-users to 
safeguard their data protection and privacy rights The 
policy establishes uniform data protection standards in 
compliance with the applicable laws, including the EU 
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The policy 
applies to all personal data processed by Viaplay Group 
across the value chain and covers data from consumers 
and end-users in all operating geographies Exclusions 
are limited to anonymised information, ie, information 
that cannot be used to identify a living individual in 
any way During the reporting period, the policy was 
updated to include an explicit obligation to comply with 
Viaplay Group’s internal data retention guidelines, clari-
fying requirements for the storage, review and deletion 
of personal data of consumers and end-users 
Viaplay Group provides consumers and end-users 
with clear and accessible information about how their 
data is used through privacy notices Users can exer-
cise their data protection rights through established 
channels Additionally, the Group Data Protection Policy 
alongside all other rules of business conduct are avail-
able to affected stakeholders, including customers and 
end-users on the corporate website During the report-
ing period, a new process for handling data protection 
rights requests was implemented, enabling consumers 
and end-users to exercise their rights in a more straight-
forward and automated manner 
Human Rights policy commitments  
(S4-1 §16, 16a, 16b, 16c, 17)
Viaplay Group’s Human Rights Policy described 
in-depth S2-1 on page 66, is aligned with the UN 
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and 
sets out the Group’s responsibility to avoid causing or 
contributing to adverse human rights impacts and to 
address them when they occur Human rights consid-
erations are embedded across operations and business 
relationships through due diligence processes designed 
to identify, prevent, and mitigate risks
The Group acknowledges that its services may affect 
the rights of consumers and end-users, particularly 
regarding privacy, freedom of expression, and non-dis-
crimination The Data Protection Policy ensures that the 
right to privacy is safeguarded through lawful process-
ing, transparency, and security measures Children are 
recognized as a vulnerable group requiring enhanced 
protection under international standards, including the 
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child The Chil-
dren’s Data Guidelines, aligned with GDPR, establish 
measures such as age-appropriate privacy notices, 
parental consent verification, and restrictions on pro-
filing or automated decision-making that could signifi-
cantly affect children 
Mechanisms are in place to provide remedy where 
concerns arise, including accessible channels for 
inquiries and complaints, prompt investigation, and 
corrective action in collaboration with regulators 
and  stakeholders
Policy overview: S4 Consumers and end-users (S4-1 §15)
Policy Scope
Responsible for 
implementation
Review frequency /  
Approval or last review Standards referenced Implementation Effectiveness monitoring 
Data Protection PolicyAll employees, 
suppliers, 
markets
Group Data Protection 
Officer
Annual / 30 September 2025 UNGC, OECD Guidelines Mandatory training, whistleblowing 
channel
Training completion rate, annual 
data protection risk review, data 
protection roadmap progress
Human Rights Policy All suppliers and 
entities under 
decisive control
Head of Sustainability Annual / 30 September 2025 UN Guiding Principles, OECD 
Guidelines, UN Global Com-
pact, ILO Core Conventions
Embedded in procurement processes, 
published externally, enforced through 
sustainability audits
Audit findings, grievance mecha-
nism reports, whistleblowing cases
Data Protection  
Governance Directive
All employees, 
suppliers, 
markets
Group Data Protection 
Officer
Annual / 13 January 2025 GDPR Mandatory training, whistleblowing 
channel
Number of incidents, annual data 
protection risk review, data protec-
tion roadmap progress
Children’s Data 
Guidelines 
All employees, 
suppliers, 
markets 
Group Data Protection 
Officer
Annual / 13 January 2025 GDPR Regular engagement with relevant inter-
nal stakeholders 
Number of incidents, annual data 
protection risk review, data protec-
tion roadmap progress
Child Protection 
Guidelines
All productions Head of Content 
Compliance
Annual / 24 November 2025 UNCRC Briefings, Compliance handbook Compliance checks, incidents
Access Services Pack All Group 
operations
Head of Content 
Compliance
Annual / 8 September 2025 AVMS Briefings, Compliance handbook Reporting to regulator and compli-
ance checks
Social disclosures
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S4-2   Processes for engaging with consumers 
and end-users about impacts  
(S4-2 §18, 19, 20a,b,c,d)
Viaplay Group engages with consumers and end-us-
ers about actual or potential impacts on them direct-
ly through its customer support channels, as well as 
through credible proxies such as national consumer 
protection bodies in relation to matters related to both 
content compliance as well as data protection These 
channels are used not only to resolve individual issues, 
but also to identify recurring themes and potential 
impacts related to content, accessibility, technical per-
formance and data protection Feedback from national 
customer protection bodies as well as NPS scores are 
used by the Group to assess the effectiveness of its 
engagement with customers A dedicated customer 
service function overseen by the Head of Customer 
Service has operational responsibility for direct engage-
ment with consumers and end-users of Viaplay Group 
services This team has been trained in how best to 
facilitate customer relations and to receive feedback 
related to impacts on consumers and end-users This 
team is also responsible for handling direct commu-
nication and engagement with customer protection 
authorities, not related to media specific matters, as 
a credible proxy for consumers and end users in all 
markets Additionally, this team ensures that feedback 
from customers related to impacts is directed to rele-
vant decision makers within Viaplay Group Customer 
engagement relating to data privacy and the handling 
of consumer data is facilitated through Integritetss-
kyddsmyndigheten, the Data Protection Authority in 
Sweden, and Viaplay Group’s Privacy team, overseen by 
the Group Data Privacy Officer, has operational respon-
sibility for handling engagement with these proxies 
Customer engagement relating to content compliance 
is overseen by the Head of Content Compliance, and 
is facilitated through on-going communication with 
Mediemyndigheten and Medieombudsmannen, the 
customer protection authorities in Sweden relating to 
Radio and TV Additionally, Viaplay Group have yearly 
meetings with various disability groups to ensure we are 
providing programmes which are of interest and to get 
feedback on how our accessible offerings can best be 
used and improved
S4-3   Processes to remediate negative  
impacts and channels for consumers  
to raise concerns
Approach (S4-3 §23)  
Viaplay Group’s approach to remediating material 
negative impact on consumers or end-users consists of 
acknowledging the issue, conducting an investigation 
to assess the scope and cause of the impact, and, where 
appropriate, engagement with affected consumers and 
end-users to understand their concerns and needs 
Actions such as product recalls, service adjustments, or 
financial compensation can be implemented to address 
the impact Insights from the issue are used to improve 
technical systems, content review processes, or data 
security processes to prevent recurrence
Channels for consumers to raise concern  
(S4-3 §24, 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d) 
Viaplay Group provides multiple channels for consum-
ers and end-users to raise concerns or express needs, 
including dedicated email support, customer support 
hot-line, and online help centre All channels are estab-
lished by Viaplay Group and are designed to ensure 
timely responses and effective resolution of user con-
cerns Consumers and end-users can raise concerns via 
platforms provided by the specific company or business 
unit responsible for the impact, ensuring targeted issue 
resolution Compliance-related issues and data protec-
tion concerns are addressed at the Group level Where 
Viaplay Group works with distribution partners, platform 
providers, or other business relationships that interact 
directly with consumers, it expects these partners to 
maintain accessible channels for raising concerns and 
to escalate relevant issues to Viaplay Group in line with 
agreed procedures
Viaplay Group tracks and monitors issues raised 
through its communication channels and ensures their 
effectiveness through the following processes:
• Issue tracking system. All concerns are logged in 
a centralised system and tracked from submission 
to resolution
• Regular monitoring. Periodic reviews for response 
times are conducted
• Accessibility and awareness. Channels are publicised 
and accessible to all stakeholders
• Continuous learning. Insights from issues are 
analysed to identify trends, improve processes, 
and prevent future impacts
Effectiveness of Channels (S4-3 §25d, 26) 
Every concern raised by consumers and end-users on 
suspected violations of law or Viaplay Group’s Code 
of Conduct is handled with confidentiality and strict 
adherence to the applicable data protection rules 
When Viaplay Group has identified that it has caused or 
contributed to a material negative impact on consum-
ers or end users, it seeks to provide or enable remedy 
The effectiveness of the remedy provided is assessed 
by reviewing whether the underlying issue has been 
resolved, whether similar incidents recur, feedback from 
affected user where available, and, where relevant, out-
comes of engagement with regulators or other stake-
holders Insights from these cases are fed back into risk 
management and product and service development 
to reduce the likelihood of similar impacts occurring in 
future Viaplay Group does not directly assess consum-
ers levels of awareness or trust in channels to raise con-
cern, nor does it have any policies in place to protect 
consumers and end-users from retaliation from using 
such channels
S4-4   Taking action on material impacts on 
consumers and end-users
General approach (S4-4 §28, 29, 35, 36, 37)
Viaplay Group works to address material impacts on 
consumers and end-users through the inclusion of 
viewers through accessibility, content compliance and 
protection of children, and the mitigation of informa-
tion-related impacts and data privacy The Group takes 
actions to address these impacts in a manner aligned 
with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human 
Social disclosures
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Rights integrated into governance and risk manage-
ment processes and frameworks driven through the 
setting both long-term and annual sustainability targets 
related to each material impact Resources allocated 
include a dedicated privacy team, technical invest-
ments, and employee training No severe human rights 
issues or incidents connected to the Viaplay Group’s 
consumers and end-users have been reported during 
the reporting period Unless otherwise specified, the 
scope of actions  taken and planned for the future 
outlined below is all Viaplay Group customer facing 
markets and platforms 
Actions taken and approaches to mitigating risks  
(S4-4 §31a, 31c, 32a, 32b, 33a, 33b, 34)
Viaplay Group employs the latest technologies and 
monitors viewer feedback to improve accessibility 
and advance the social inclusion of viewers Popular 
programmes are prioritized for accessibility uplift, and 
the catalogue of accessible content is continuously 
expanded Subtitling is provided for all newly published 
pre-recorded content in local languages whenever 
they are available All programmes with sign language 
broadcast on Group TV channels are also available on 
the Viaplay streaming platform with sign language if the 
Group has the streaming rights to these programmes; 
in addition, selected popular series are shown with sign 
language interpretation Audio description is offered on 
a variety of content in Sweden and Denmark on Group 
TV channels Key actions taken during the reporting 
period included:
• The Group implemented AI-enabled subtitling of live 
programming across all free TV channels in Sweden 
-  Outcome: During 2025, 7% of live programming 
aired on Swedish free TV channels featured AI enabled 
subtitles 
A dedicated Content Compliance team implements 
compliance requirements across markets in line with 
national regulations applicable to its programmes, 
sponsorships, commercials and trailers Additionally, the 
team drives compliance through dedicated briefings 
on potential issues prior to productions, and through 
updating and maintaining a dedicated compliance 
handbook and training of all relevant staff in principles 
essential to their work The Content Compliance team 
also reviews all programmes produced by the Group 
prior to inclusion on any of its services to ensure every-
thing is thoroughly vetted To ensure the protection of 
children, age rating information is provided for all titles 
along with further information in plot summaries to help 
parents to make informed decisions on the content they 
allow their children to view In addition, parents can 
create dedicated child profiles on the Viaplay Streaming 
Service that filter out unsuitable content and ensure 
that children can only access age-appropriate titles, 
thereby protecting them from unsuitable content 
To avoid causing or contributing to negative impacts 
on consumers and end-users through its own data 
practices, privacy principles such as data minimisation 
and purpose limitation are applied when developing 
and operating its products and services Where ten-
sions arise between the protection of privacy and other 
business considerations, these are addressed through 
internal governance and review processes that prioritise 
compliance with data protection laws To take action on 
information-related impacts and mitigate data privacy 
related risks, periodic internal data protection reviews 
are conducted, including during 2025, to evaluate the 
performance of risk mitigation actions and to identify 
where additional measures were needed Key actions 
based upon the findings of data protection reviews 
taken during the reporting period included:
• Achieve a 30% decrease in response time for 
handling privacy rights requests from 2024 levels 
by implementing automated systems by the end of 
2025
- Outcome: 66% decrease in response time for han-
dling privacy rights requests from 2024 levels 
Planned future actions to contribute to the achieve-
ments of policy objectives and targets related to con-
sumers and end-users during 2026 include:   
• Making Audio description available on the Viaplay 
streaming service 
• Implementing subtitles as default in live program-
ming aired on Swedish free TV channels 
• Strengthening data governance for key processes 
and continuously monitoring incidents in order to 
identify and remediate root-causes 
Evaluating effectiveness of actions and related 
stakeholder engagement (S4-4 §31d)
• Social inclusion of viewers: Progress is tracked through 
annual accessibility assessments and indicators include 
the volume of accessible content Additionally, annual 
meetings with disability stakeholder groups provide 
feedback and identify priority programmes Subtitling 
of live sports was highlighted as a key need, leading to 
increased accessibility options for live sports on FTV 
channels during the reporting period
• Content compliance and protection of children: Com-
pliance effectiveness is monitored through internal 
reviews and feedback mechanisms Engagement with 
regulators and child protection bodies ensures align-
ment with best practices 
• Information-related impacts and data privacy:  The 
effectiveness of actions undertake is tracked through 
periodic internal reviews and indicators such as the 
number and type of data protection incidents and the 
volume and handling time of data protection rights 
requests Feedback channels and regulator consul-
tations support continuous improvement of privacy 
practices
Remedy processes (S4-4 §31b, 32c, 33)
• Social inclusion of viewers: Corrective actions are taken 
where accessibility commitments are not met, includ-
ing technical adjustments and prioritization of content 
updates
• Content compliance and protection of children: If 
harmful content exposure occurs, corrective measures 
include removal of content and strengthening parental 
controls
• Information-related impacts and data privacy:  If actual 
material negative impacts on consumers or end users 
occur, Viaplay Group seeks to provide or enable rem-
edy through established incident handling process-
es These may include notifying affected individuals 
where required, correcting or deleting personal data, 
strengthening technical and organisational measures
Social disclosures
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S4-5   Targets related to managing material 
negative impacts, advancing positive  
impacts, and managing material risks 
and opportunities
Viaplay Group sets targets for social inclusion (accessi-
bility) and information-related impacts (data privacy) to 
advance policy objectives in the Access Services Pack, 
Data Protection Governance Directive, Children’s Data 
Guidelines and Data Protection Policy Baselines and 
priorities are set by cross-functional teams spanning 
Sustainability, Content Compliance, Programme Plan-
ning, Legal and Data Protection Performance against 
targets is tracked via defined KPIs, and results are 
reviewed in cross-functional governance forums, inform-
ing course corrections and continuous  improvement 
Targets related to Social inclusion are based on 
national regulatory requirements, while input from 
affected stakeholders guide selection of content which 
receives accessibility uplift it does not influence volume 
KPI used in targets National regulatory bodies in mar-
kets in which Viaplay Group operates public channels 
evaluate content compliance progress annually provid-
ing a source of feedback for the Group Targets related 
to information-related impacts are based on EU GDPR/
supervisory guidance, and assessed KPIs come from 
incident monitoring platforms which record total of inci-
dent volumes and the number of affected individuals 
S4-5   Entity specific metrics relating to 
content compliance
Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing 
communications, product and service information  
and labelling – TV , Radio & Streaming
2025 2024
Marketing communications – advertising,  
promotion and sponsorship
Resulting in a fine or penalty 0 0
Resulting in a warning 0 0
Relating to voluntary codes 0 0
Relating to minors 5 1
Product and service information and labelling
Resulting in a fine or penalty 0 0
Resulting in a warning 0 0
Relating to voluntary codes 0 0
Relating to minors 0 0
Total number of incidents 5 1
Still pending at the end of reporting period 0 0
Accounting Principles 
The metrics cover confirmed incidents of non-compli-
ance in marketing communications and product and 
service information across all Swedish-licensed TV 
channels, Norwegian and Swedish radio stations, and 
the Viaplay streaming service Incidents are counted 
only when a regulator issues a written decision Cat-
egories reflect the outcome, the basis for the ruling, 
and whether the case was still open at year-end Each 
decision is counted once, even if it covers multiple plat-
forms The metrics were not validated by any external 
body other than the statutory assurance provider 
Social disclosures
The Group does not set a specific target related to the 
personal safety of consumers and/or end users, and 
identified impacts related to the protection of children, 
as our existing policy commitments and approach 
already ensure robust safeguarding of children involved 
in productions and within our audiences, rendering a 
separate quantitative target unnecessary
In 2025, the Group implemented an AI subtitling solu-
tion The mid-year shift of live sports programming to 
the new Viaplay Sports channel in Sweden moved a 
significant share of planned subtitled content outside 
the scope of the social inclusion target, resulting in the 
Group not meeting its 60% objective To strengthen 
future performance, subtitling has been adopted as 
standard practice for all live programming subject to 
national accessibility requirements
Targets: S4 Consumers and end-users
Social inclusion Information-related impacts
Long-term targets Enhance content accessibility by providing subtitles for 
65% and audio description, sign language, and spoken 
text for 10% of content subject to national accessibility 
requirements across all markets by the end of 2026
Achieve a 40% reduction in data privacy incidents by 
the end of 2026 by enhancing customer privacy and 
facilitating the exercise of privacy rights  
(Base year: 2024, # of affected individuals)
2025 Annual targets Implement AI solution to ensure that 60% of live 
programming, subject to national accessibility require-
ments, includes subtitles by the end of 2025
Achieve a 30% decrease in response time for handling 
privacy rights request from 2024 levels by implement-
ing automated systems by the end of 2025
Performance  Not achieved� 8% of live programming subject to 
national accessibility requirements included subtitles
 Achieved. 66% decrease in response time for han-
dling privacy rights request from 2024 levels 
2026 Annual targets Enhance content accessibility by providing subtitles for 
65% and audio description, sign language, and spoken 
text for 10% of content subject to national accessibility 
requirements across all markets by the end of 2026
Achieve a 40% reduction in data privacy incidents by 
the end of 2026 by enhancing customer privacy and 
facilitating the exercise of privacy rights  
(Base year: 2024, # of affected individuals)
 Achieved  Partially achieved  Not achieved
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G1 Business conduct
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Corporate culture IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying & creating 
content
Packaging & 
marketing
Content 
distribution
Consumer 
experience
Engagement on business conduct, compliance, governance and other aspects of corporate culture Actual + + +
Potential financial losses from business conduct failures and associated reputational impacts Risk $ $
Management of relationship with suppliers
Engagement on third party due-diligence and supplier capacity building Actual + +
Exposure due to third-party compliance failures Risk $ $
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity  
Governance commitment to stakeholders
Promoting responsible business conduct and ethics in 
our operations and value chain
Governance disclosures
This section outlines Viaplay Group’s disclosures 
in accordance with ESRS G1, demonstrating our 
commitment to responsible business conduct, 
transparent governance, and high ethical stan-
dards We detail our approach to business integrity, 
corporate culture, and stakeholder engagement, 
highlighting the systems and practices that under-
pin compliance, accountability, and trust across our 
operations These disclosures reflect our ongoing 
efforts to ensure that our governance structures 
support sustainable value creation and reinforce our 
commitment to acting ethically in every market in 
which we operate
Additionally, this section contains the Appendix to 
the sustainability statement which includes a map-
ping of disclosures in this statement to other disclo-
sure frameworks such as the Task Force on Climate 
related Disclosures as well as data points derived 
from other EU legislation as required by the ESRS   
 
G1 Business conduct� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 75
Appendix� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 78
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igence processes, as well as regular monitoring of Code 
of Conduct training completion and conflict of interest 
disclosures Viaplay Group’s Business Integrity Screen-
ing (BIS) process thoroughly evaluates potential corrup-
tion risks associated with the third parties with which it 
collaborates and aims to ensures that the Group steers 
clear of transactions that go against its commitment to 
ethical business practices Material impacts and risks 
related to Governance are disclosed in the SBM-3 sum-
mary table above, in the Governance Disclosure section 
page on 74, and on the overview of materiality results 
table on page 43
Code of Conduct (G1-1 §7)
Viaplay Group is committed to conducting business 
responsibly and with integrity, while working to ensure 
that its suppliers and partners do the same Viaplay 
Group’s Code of Conduct describes both company and 
employee responsibilities to customers, business part-
ners, shareholders and each other It sets out Viaplay 
Group’s guiding principles and values, and its position 
on topics such as fair working conditions, asset pro-
tection, anti-corruption practices, conflicts of interest, 
fair competition, data protection It is a practical guide 
to how the Group does business, and it helps the 
workforce navigate ethical and legal challenges they 
may face at work Viaplay Group’s Code of Conduct is 
approved by the Board of Directors,
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (G1-1 §7)
The Group’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy is a 
robust framework that strictly prohibits any kind of 
bribery and corruption within the organisation and the 
facilitation payments or giving of anything valuable to 
both foreign and domestic public officials, as outlined 
in the Swedish Penal Code (1962:700), the US Foreign 
Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act
Whistleblowing (G1-1 §10a, 10c, 10e, 11)
Viaplay Group’s speak-up culture is critical to promoting 
and maintaining an ethical work environment and busi-
ness practices Therefore, the Group strives to ensure 
that everyone at, or operating on behalf of it, is heard 
Concerns can be raised through several channels, 
including a dedicated web-based whistleblowing chan-
nel, telephone hot-line, and direct contact with manag-
ers, People & Culture, or the Group Compliance func-
tion These channels are available to all employees and 
relevant third parties, and allow for anonymous report-
ing Information about how to raise concerns, including 
links to the whistleblowing channel, is communicated 
Viaplay Group aims to foster an open, inclusive and 
engaging culture that inspires employees and audi-
ences, and creates long-term business value Group 
policies support its commitment to conducting busi-
ness responsibly and with integrity and extend these 
expectations to its suppliers and business partners As a 
media organisation, the Group stands by the principles 
of freedom of expression, editorial independence and 
responsible content
G1-1   Business conduct policies and  
corporate culture
Policies and approach (G1-1 §9)
Viaplay Group fosters an open, inclusive and engag-
ing corporate culture that supports the creation of 
long-term business value and reflects the principles of 
freedom of expression, editorial independence, and 
responsible content it stands by as a media company 
This culture is anchored in the Group’s core values and 
reinforced through policies including the Group’s Code 
of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, and 
Whistle Blower Directive which govern its approach to 
the management of business conduct matters and the 
investigation of potential breaches in these standards 
All policies are publicly available on the Group website 
and directives are available to internal stakeholders 
via the intranet Additionally, the Group promotes its 
corporate culture through actively embedding core 
values in day-to-day operations, systems, processes and 
leadership behaviour Potential business conduct issues 
are identified through our whistleblowing channel, 
internal audits, risk assessments and third-party due dil-
SBM-3   Material impacts, risks and opportunities and  
their interaction with strategy and business model
Governance disclosures
ESRS G1 Business conduct
Time horizon Business model & value chain
Corporate culture IRO type Short Mid Long
Buying & creating 
content
Packaging & 
marketing
Content 
distribution
Consumer 
experience
Engagement on business conduct, compliance, governance and other aspects of corporate culture Actual + + +
Potential financial losses from business conduct failures and associated reputational impacts Risk $ $
Management of relationship with suppliers
Engagement on third party due-diligence and supplier capacity building Actual + + +
Exposure due to third-party compliance failures Risk $ $
-  Negative impact +  Positive impact $  Risk $  Opportunity  
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on the Group intranet, during onboarding, in the Code 
of Conduct and Third Party Code of Conduct Viaplay 
Group’s Whistleblower Directive explicitly prohibits 
any form of retaliation against individuals who report 
concerns in good faith All reports are handled confi-
dentially and in line with data protection requirements 
Reports of suspected breaches of the Code of Conduct, 
including allegations of corruption and bribery, are 
assessed and investigated by dedicated Whistleblower 
Officers in cooperation with other relevant functions, 
ensuring appropriate expertise, independence and 
objectivity Viaplay Group is committed to handling 
cases promptly, with findings and remedial actions 
documented, tracked and, where relevant, reported 
to Executive Management and the Board of Directors 
Viaplay Group is subject to applicable national laws 
transposing Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection 
of persons who report breaches of Union law, and its 
whistleblowing framework has been designed to comply 
with these requirements
Animal Welfare Guidelines (G1-1 §10f)
Viaplay Group maintains Animal Welfare Guidelines 
which provide guidance on the treatment of animals 
in the event they are used in any Viaplay Group pro-
ductions These guidelines apply to all animals used 
in a Viaplay production, including animals used as 
background or off-camera to attract the attention of 
another animal being filmed or for any other purpose by 
the Group 
Business conduct training (G1-1 §10g)
Viaplay Group requires all employees and relevant 
consultants to complete a mandatory Code of Con-
duct E-Learning Programme The training covers key 
topics such as our Code of Conduct, anti-bribery and 
corruption, data protection, anti-trust and competi-
tion, whistleblowing, and the responsible use of AI All 
employees are required to complete this training every 
two years, while new joiners do so within their first week 
of employment as part of their onboarding process 
Based on the Group’s risk assessment, stakeholders 
with a heightened exposure for attempts at bribery and 
corruption include roles in operations and supply chain 
management due to their involvement in negotiating 
contract, managing supplier relationships, and pur-
chasing goods/services Employees in these functions 
receive additional targeted training on the Business 
Integrity Screening process 
Policy implementation actions during  
the reporting period
• Viaplay Group updated its mandatory Code of 
Conduct E-Learning Programme for all employees 
and relevant consultants 
• The processes for disclosing conflicts of interest and 
obtaining approvals for sponsorships and donations 
were updated with improved and simplified report-
ing method to promote transparency and ensure 
alignment with our Code of Conduct 
• To improve ease of access to whistleblowing 
channels the Group incorporated QR codes into the 
Code of Conduct and Third-Party Code of Conduct 
policy documents
• The Group continued to develop its performance-
based culture through a series of values awareness 
initiatives including integration into core employment 
processes such as recruitment, employee-onboarding, 
as well as talent and performance reviews
G1-2   Management of relationships  
with suppliers
Approach (G1-2 §15a, 15b)
Viaplay Group adopts a comprehensive approach to 
managing supplier relationships, focusing on minimising 
risks and promoting lawful and ethical business conduct 
across its supply chain The Group’s approach to suppli-
ers takes into account operational disruptions, legal and 
compliance risks, and actual or potential impacts on 
human rights, labour rights and the environment linked 
to its supply chain Viaplay Group’s Third Party Code 
of Conduct is central to developing and maintaining 
positive business relationships with suppliers and other 
business partners This Code of Conduct is incorporat-
ed into supplier contracts and stipulates requirements 
relating to human rights, labour rights, environment, 
anti-corruption and bribery standards, and data pro-
tection practices It forms the basis for how the Group 
Policy overview: G1 Business conduct (G1-1 §7 )
Policy Scope
Responsible for 
implementation
Review frequency /  
Approval or last review Standards referenced Implementation Effectiveness monitoring 
Code of Conduct All employees, 
suppliers, markets
Head of Group 
Compliance
Annual / 30 September 
2025
UNGC, OECD Guidelines Mandatory training, whistleblowing 
channel
% training completion,  
# whistle blowing incidents
Anti-Bribery & 
Corruption Policy
All employees, 
suppliers, markets
Head of Group 
Compliance
Annual / 30 September 
2025
UK Bribery Act, FCPA, Swedish Penal 
Code (1962:700)
BIS screening, conflict of interest 
declarations
# confirmed incidents, 
disciplinary actions
Whistleblower 
Directive
All employees, 
suppliers, markets
Head of Group 
Compliance
Annual / 15 January 2025 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 Inclusion in Code # whistle blowing incidents
Governance disclosures
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expects suppliers to conduct their operations and 
underpins ongoing supplier engagement and follow-up
To support this approach, Viaplay Group has imple-
mented a centralised due diligence process to screen, 
evaluate, and classify third parties (suppliers and 
business partners) based on their risk profile, taking into 
account factors such as contract value, product/service 
type, and operational location Third parties that reach 
defined risk thresholds undergo a business integrity 
screening, where their compliance with relevant laws 
and regulations – including but not limited to sanctions, 
bribery, corruption, working conditions, data protection 
and privacy – is evaluated 
Viaplay Group integrates social and environmental 
criteria into its supplier selection process as follows:
1 Screening for compliance. Suppliers are required 
to comply with applicable human rights standards, 
labour laws, and environmental regulations, as well as 
the Viaplay Group Third Party Code of Conduct
2 Evaluation criteria. Social criteria include fair labour 
practices, workplace safety, and diversity policies 
Environmental criteria focus on suppliers’ commit-
ment to climate change mitigation efforts
3 Due diligence and verification. Viaplay Group 
conducts third party audits and review of supporting 
documentation to verify compliance with social and 
environmental standards where risks or thresholds 
so require
4 Weighting in selection process. Social and environ-
mental criteria are weighted alongside cost, quality, 
and delivery reliability during supplier evaluation 
and selection
Payment Practices (G1-2 §14)
Viaplay Group continuously monitors KPIs across all 
entities relating to payment practices to prevent late 
payments and penalisation including payment time 
and average issue ticket resolution time, which includes 
urgent payment orders Furthermore, Group Contract 
Management Instructions reinforce the responsibility of 
contracting employees to ensure that Viaplay Group’s 
obligations under any contract they are signing are met, 
including defined terms related to payment
Governance disclosures
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Theme Recommend disclosures Disclosure reference Page
Governance a) Describe the board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities GOV-1, GOV-2, IRO-1 39, 44
b) Describe management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities GOV-2� IRO-1 39, 44
Strategy a) Describe the climate-related risks and opportunities the organisation has identified over the short, medium, and 
long term
IRO-1 44, 46
b) Describe the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organisation’s businesses, strategy, and 
financial planning
SBM-3 43
c) Describe the resilience of the organisation’s strategy, taking into consideration different climate related scenarios, 
including a 2 °C or lower scenario
SBM-3, IRO-1 43, 46
Risk Management a) Describe the organisation’s processes for identifying and assessing climate-related risks IRO-1, E1-9 46, 51
b) Describe the organisation’s processes for managing climate-related risks E1-1, E1-2, E1-3 47, 48
c) Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks are integrated into the 
organisation’s overall risk management
SBM-3 43, 46
Metrics and targets a) Disclose the metrics used by the organisation to assess climate-related risks and opportunities in line with its strategy 
and risk management process
E1-1, E1-4, E1-5 47, 49, 50
b) Disclose scope 1, scope 2, and, if appropriate, scope 3 green-house gas (GHG) emissions and the related risks E1-6 50
c) Describe the targets used by the organisation to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance 
against targets
E1-4 49
Alignment with TCFD recommendations
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Disclosure Requirement and related datapoint SFDR reference Pillar 3 reference Benchmark Regulation reference EU Climate Law reference Material / Not material Page / Paragraph
ESRS 2 GOV-1 Board’s gender diversity paragraph 21 (d) Indicator number 13 of Table #1 of Annex 1 Commission Delegated Regulation 
(EU) 2020/1816, Annex II
Material 28 / Composition and 
diversity of Board of 
Directors 
ESRS GOV-1 Percentage of board members who are 
independent paragraph 21 (e)
Material 28 / Composition and 
diversity of Board of 
Directors 
ESRS 2 GOV-4 Statement on due diligence paragraph 30 Indicator number 10 Table #3 of Annex 1 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II
Material 40 / GOV-4
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to fossil 
fuel activities paragraph 40 (d) i
Indicators number 4 Table #1 of Annex 1 Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013: 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2022/2453 Table 1: Qualitative information 
on Environmental risk and Table 2: Qualitative 
information on Social risk
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II
Not material
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to chemical 
production paragraph 40 (d) ii
Indicator number 9 Table #2 of Annex 1 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II
Not material
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to 
controversial weapons paragraph 40 (d) iii
Indicator number 14 Table #1 of Annex 1 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Article 12(1) Delegated Regulation 
(EU) 2020/1816, Annex II
Not material
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to 
cultivation and production of tobacco paragraph 40 (d) iv
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Article 12(1) Delegated Regulation 
(EU) 2020/1816, Annex II
Not material
ESRS E1-1 Transition plan to reach climate neutrality by 
2050 paragraph 14
Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, 
Article 2(1)
Material 47 / E1-1
ESRS E1-1 Undertakings excluded from Paris-aligned 
Benchmarks paragraph 16 (g)
Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2022/2453 Template 1: Banking book Climate 
Change transition risk: Credit quality of 
exposures by sector, emissions and residual 
maturity
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Article 12�1 (d) to (g), and Article 12�2
Not material
ESRS 2 – Data points that derive from other EU legislation
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Disclosure Requirement and related datapoint SFDR reference Pillar 3 reference Benchmark Regulation reference EU Climate Law reference Material / Not material Page / Paragraph
ESRS E1-4 GHG emission reduction targets paragraph 34 Indicator number 4 Table #2 of Annex 1 Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2022/2453 Template 3: Banking book – 
Climate change transition risk: alignment 
metrics
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Article 6
Material 49 / E1-4 
ESRS E1-5 Energy consumption from fossil sources 
disaggregated by sources (only high climate impact 
sectors) para-graph 38
Indicator number 5 Table #1 and Indicator n� 
5 Table #2 of Annex 1
Not material
ESRS E1-5 Energy consumption and mix paragraph 37 Indicator number 5 Table #1 of Annex 1 Material 50 / E1-5
ESRS E1-5 Energy intensity associated with activities in 
high climate impact sectors paragraphs 40 to 43
Indicator number 6 Table #1 of Annex 1 Not material
ESRS E1-6 Gross Scope 1, 2, 3 and Total GHG emissions 
paragraph 44
Indicators number 1 and 2 Table #1 of Annex 
1
Article 449a; Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2022/2453 Template 1: Banking book – 
Climate change transition risk: Credit quality 
of exposures by sector, emissions and residual 
maturity
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Article 5(1), 6 and 8(1)
Material 50 / E1-6
ESRS E1-6 Gross GHG emissions intensity paragraphs 53 
to 55
Indicators number 3 Table #1 of Annex 1 Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2022/2453 Template 3: Banking book – 
Climate change transition risk: alignment 
metrics
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Article 8(1)
Material 51 / Emission Intensity
ESRS E1-7 GHG removals and carbon credits paragraph 56 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, 
Article 2(1)
Material 51 / E1-7
ESRS E1-9 Exposure of the benchmark portfolio to 
climate-related physical risks paragraph 66
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 
2020/1816, Annex II
Not material 
ESRS E1-9 Disaggregation of monetary amounts by acute 
and chronic physical risk paragraph 66 (a) ESRS E1-9 
Location of significant assets at material physical risk 
paragraph 66 (c)�
Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2022/2453 paragraphs 46 and 47; Template 
5: Banking book – Climate change physical 
risk: Exposures subject to physical risk�
Not material
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Disclosure Requirement and related datapoint SFDR reference Pillar 3 reference Benchmark Regulation reference EU Climate Law reference Material / Not material Page / Paragraph
ESRS E1-9 Breakdown of the carrying value of its real 
estate assets by energy-efficiency classes paragraph 67 
(c)�
Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; 
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2022/2453 paragraph 34; Template 2: 
Banking book - Climate change transition risk: 
Loans collateralised by immovable property – 
Energy efficiency of the collateral
Not material
ESRS E1-9 Degree of exposure of the portfolio to climate-
related opportunities paragraph 69
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, 
Annex II
Not material
ESRS 2- SBM3 - S1 Risk of incidents of forced labour 
paragraph 14 (f)
Material 57 / Intro
ESRS 2- SBM3 - S1 Risk of incidents of child labour 
paragraph 14 (g)
Indicator number 13 Table #3 of Annex I Material 57 / Intro
ESRS S1-1 Human rights policy commitments paragraph 
20
Indicator number 12 Table #3 of Annex I Material 57 / Human Rights
ESRS S1-1 Due diligence policies on issues addressed by 
the fundamental International Labour Organization (ILO) 
Conventions 1 to 8, paragraph 21
Indicator number 9 Table #3 and Indicator 
number 11 Table #1 of Annex I
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II
Material 57 / S1-1
ESRS S1-1 processes and measures for preventing 
trafficking in human beings paragraph 22
Indicator number 11 Table #3 of Annex I Material 57/ S1-1
ESRS S1-1 workplace accident prevention policy or 
management system paragraph 23
Indicator number 1 Table #3 of Annex I Material 58 / Safe and healthy 
work enviornment
ESRS S1-3 grievance /complaints handling mechanisms 
paragraph 32 (c)
Indicator number 5 Table #3 of Annex I Material 59 / S1-3
ESRS S1-14 Number of fatalities and number and rate of 
work-related accidents paragraph 88 (b) and (c)
Indicator number 2 Table #3 of Annex I Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II
Material 63 / S1-14
ESRS S1-14 Number of days lost to injuries, accidents, 
fatalities or illness paragraph 88 (e)
Indicator number 3 Table #3 of Annex I Material 63 / S1-14
ESRS S1-16 Unadjusted gender pay gap paragraph 97 (a) Indicator number 12 Table #1 of Annex I Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II
Material 64 / S1-16
ESRS S1-16 Excessive CEO pay ratio paragraph 97 (b) Indicator number 8 Table #3 of Annex I Material 64 / S1-16
ESRS S1-17 Incidents of discrimination paragraph 103 (a) Indicator number 7 Table #3 of Annex I Material 64 / S1-17
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Disclosure Requirement and related datapoint SFDR reference Pillar 3 reference Benchmark Regulation reference EU Climate Law reference Material / Not material Page / Paragraph
ESRS S1-17 Non-respect of UNGPs on Business and 
Human Rights and OECD Guidelines paragraph 104 (a)
Indicator number 10 Table #1 and Indicator 
n� 14 Table #3 of Annex I
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 
2020/1818 Art 12 (1)
Material 64 / S1-17
ESRS 2- SBM-3 – S2 Significant risk of child labour or 
forced labour in the value chain paragraph 11 (b)
Indicators number 12 and n� 13 Table #3 of 
Annex I
Material 65 / Intro
ESRS S2-1 Human rights policy commitments paragraph 17Indicator number 9 Table #3 and Indicator n� 
11 Table #1 of Annex 1
Material 66 / S2-1
ESRS S2-1 Policies related to value chain workers 
paragraph 18
Indicator number 11 and n� 4 Table #3 of 
Annex 1
Material 66 / S2-1
ESRS S2-1 Nonrespect of UNGPs on Business and Human 
Rights principles and OECD guidelines paragraph 19
Indicator number 10 Table #1 of Annex 1 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 
2020/1818, Art 12 (1)
Material 66 / S2-1
ESRS S2-1 Due diligence policies on issues addressed by 
the fundamental International Labour Organization (ILO) 
Conventions 1 to 8, paragraph 19
Material 66 / S2-1
ESRS S2-4 Human rights issues and incidents connected 
to its upstream and downstream value chain paragraph 36
Indicator number 14 Table #3 of Annex 1 Material 67 / S2-4
ESRS S4-1 Policies related to consumers and end-users 
paragraph 16
Indicator number 9 Table #3 and Indicator 
number 11 Table #1 of Annex 1
Material 69 / S4-1
ESRS S4-1 Non-respect of UNGPs on Business and Human 
Rights and OECD guidelines paragraph 17
Indicator number 10 Table #1 of Annex 1 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 
2020/1818, Art 12 (1)
Material 69 / S4-1
ESRS S4-4 Human rights issues and incidents paragraph 
35
Indicator number 14 Table #3 of Annex 1 Material 71 / S4-4
ESRS G1-1 United Nations Convention against Corruption 
paragraph 10 (b)
Indicator number 15 Table #3 of Annex 1 Material 75 / G1-1
ESRS G1-1 Protection of whistle-blowers paragraph 10 (d)Indicator number 6 Table #3 of Annex 1 Material 75 / G1-1
ESRS G1-4 Fines for violation of anti-corruption and anti-
bribery laws paragraph 24 (a)
Indicator number 17 Table #3 of Annex 1 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, 
Annex II)
 Not material
ESRS G1-4 Standards of anti-corruption and anti-bribery 
paragraph 24 (b)
Indicator number 16 Table #3 of Annex 1 Not material
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Consolidated financial statements  � � � � � � � � � � 84
Notes to the consolidated  
financial statements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 88
Parent company financial statements � � � � 122
Notes to the Parent company  
financial statements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 126
Signatures  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 132
Auditor´s report� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 133
Auditor’s limited assurance report  
of the sustainability statement� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 138
FINANCIALSTATE ME NTS
2025 RYDER CUP 
Markets: Sweden, Denmark, 
Norway, Finland
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SEK million Note 2025 2024
Net sales 3, 4 17,682 18,490
Cost of sales –15,262 –16,459
Gross income 2,420 2,031
Selling and marketing expenses –947 –969
General and administrative expenses –1,506 –1,376
Other operating income and expenses 6 –7 44
Share of earnings in associated companies and joint ventures –26 151
Items affecting comparability 8 –420 –439
Operating income 5, 6, 7 –486 –558
Interest income 9 40 49
Interest expenses 9 –504 –350
Net lease interest 9 –25 –26
Other financial items 9 –185 1,093
Income before tax –1, 160 208
Tax 10 –107 –102
Net income for the year –1,267 106
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans –5 –
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss net of tax
Currency translation differences –120 –49
Currency effects recycled in operating income 29 –
Cash flow hedges –8 33
Other comprehensive income for the year –104 –16
Total comprehensive income for the year –1,371 90
SEK million Note 2025 2024
Net income for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent company –1,267 106
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent company –1,371 90
Earnings per share 11
Basic earnings per share (SEK) –0.28 0.03
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) –0.28 0.03
Number of shares 11, 19
Shares outstanding at the end of the year 4,546,891,500 4,578,225,962
Basic average number of shares outstanding 4,558,616,594 4,110,047,635
Diluted average number of shares outstanding 4,558,616,594 4,110,047,635
Consolidated income statement
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SEK million Note 31 Dec 2025 31 Dec 2024
Non-current assets
Goodwill 12 3,063 1,290
Other intangible assets 12 2,615 345
Machinery, equipment and installations 13 109 133
Right-of-use assets 24 222 237
Participation in associated companies and joint ventures 15 4 1,124
Long-term sublease receivables 24 24 57
Deferred tax assets 10 962 974
Assets related to pension obligations 21 6 –
Other long-term receivables 29 141
Total non-current assets 7,034 4,301
Current assets
Inventories 16 1,914 2,244
Accounts receivable 17 1,221 1,216
Short-term sublease receivables 24 31 35
Prepaid programming expenses 18 6,348 6,343
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 18 1,026 1,411
Tax receivables 37 36
Other current receivables 257 228
Cash and cash equivalents 1,132 1,040
Total current assets 11,966 12,553
Total assets 19,000 16,854
SEK million Note 31 Dec 2025 31 Dec 2024
Equity
Share capital 19 275 275
Other paid in capital 19 8,697 8,697
Reserves 19 –159 –60
Retained earnings 19 –6,522 –5,235
Total equity 2,291 3,677
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 23 5,502 1,858
Long-term lease liabilities 23, 24 221 280
Long-term provisions 20 1,214 1,954
Deferred tax liabilities 10 586 205
Other non-current liabilities 81 188
Total non-current liabilities 7,604 4,485
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 23 920 200
Short-term lease liabilities 23, 24 113 96
Accounts payable 23 2,398 3,008
Accrued programming expenses 23 1,148 1,558
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 22 2,759 2,030
Short-term provisions 20 931 1,072
Tax liabilities 154 73
Other current liabilities 682 655
Total current liabilities 9,1 0 5 8,692
Total liabilities 16,709 1 3,17 7
Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities 19,000 16,854
Consolidated balance sheet
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SEK million Share capital
Other paid  
in capital
Translation
reserve
Hedging
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
Balance as of 1 January 2024 158 4,282 –7 –37 –5,486 –1,090
Net income for the year – – – – 106 106
Other comprehensive income for the year – – –49 33 – –16
Total comprehensive income for the year – – –49 33 106 90
Reduction of share capital –153 – – – 153 –
Share issue 240 3,760 – – – 4,000
Debt to equity issue 30 780 – – – 810
Share issue transaction costs – –125 – – – –125
Effect of share-based programmes – – – – –8 –8
Balance as of 31 December 2024 275 8,697 –56 –4 –5,235 3,677
Balance as of 1 January 2025 275 8,697 –56 –4 –5,235 3,677
Net income for the year – – – – –1,267 –1,267
Other comprehensive income for the year – – –91 –8 –5 –104
Total comprehensive income for the year – – –91 –8 –1,272 –1,371
Repurchase of shares – – – – –19 –19
Effect of share-based programmes – – – – 4 4
Balance as of 31 December 2025 275 8,697 –147 –12 –6,522 2,291
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
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SEK million Note 2025 2024
Operating activities
Net income for the year 29 –1,267 106
Dividends from associated companies and joint ventures 500 101
Depreciation, amortisation and write-down 29 239 201
Other adjustments for non-cash items 29 483 –1,327
Cash flow from operations, excluding changes in working capital –45 –919
Change in inventories 280 640
Change in accounts receivable 396 –119
Change in other operating receivables 168 254
Change in operating liabilities –3,092 –1,855
Changes in working capital –2,248 –1,080
Cash flow from operating activities –2,293 –1,999
Investing activities
Acquisition of operations 27 –1,744 –
Divestments of operations 28 – 132
Capital expenditure in tangible and intangible assets –49 –43
Other cash flow from investing activities 16 16
Cash flow from investing activities –1,777 105
SEK million Note 2025 2024
Financing activities
New borrowings 29 4,226 –
Amortisation of borrrowings 29 –105 –
Change in revolving credit facility 29 300 –3,192
Net change in leases 24 –60 –60
Share issue – 4,000
Transaction cost, total recapitalisation –131 –396
Repurchase of shares –19 –
Other cash flow from financing activities –6 –
Cash flow from financing activities 4,205 352
Change in cash and cash equivalents for the year 135 –1,542
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 1,040 2,569
Translation differences in cash and cash equivalents –43 13
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 1,1 3 2 1,040
Consolidated statement of cash flow
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Group
Accounting and reporting fundamentals
Note 1 Accounting and valuation principles � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 89
Note 2 Accounting assumptions and estimates� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 90
Income statement
Note 3  Operating segments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 91
Note 4 Revenue � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 92
Note 5 Classification by nature of expense � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 94
Note 6 Other operating income and expenses� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 94
Note 7  Salaries, other remuneration and social  
security expenses  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 94
Note 8 Items affecting comparability  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 100
Note 9 Financial items� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 100
Note 10 Taxes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 101
Note 11 Earnings per share � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 103
Assets
Note 12 Intangible assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 103
Note 13 Tangible assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 105
Note 14 Shares and participations in Group companies� � � � � � � � 106
Note 15 Associated companies and joint ventures� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 107
Note 16 Inventories � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 107
Note 17 Accounts receivable � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 108
Note 18 Prepaid expenses and accrued income  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 108
Shareholders’ equity and liabilities
Note 19 Shareholders’ equity  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 109
Note 20 Provisions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 110
Note 21 Pension obligations� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 111
Note 22  Accrued expenses and prepaid income  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 111
Note 23  Financial instruments and financial  
risk management� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 112
Note 24 Leases   � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 117
Note 25 Future payment commitments  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 118
Note 26 Asset pledged and contingent liabilities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 118
Additional information
Note 27 Acquired operations� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 119
Note 28 Divested operations  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 119
Note 29  Supplementary information to the statement of 
cash flow� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 120
Note 30 Average number of employees� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 120
Note 31 Audit fees� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 121
Note 32 Related party transactions  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 121
Note 33  Significant events after the reporting period� � � � � � � � � � � 121
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Note 1  Accounting and valuation principles
Viaplay Group AB (publ) (Viaplay) is a limited liability company listed on 
Nasdaq Stockholm with registered office in Stockholm, Sweden�
The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 
31 December 2025, presented in this Annual report, comprise the Parent 
company and its subsidiaries and the participation in associated companies 
and joint ventures�
Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance 
with the IFRS Accounting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International 
Standards Accounting Board (IASB) and interpretations issued by the IFRS 
Interpretations Committee applicable to companies reporting under IFRS, 
as adopted by the EU� The accounting policies have been consistently 
applied to all years presented, unless otherwise stated� In addition, Swed-
ish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 1, Supplementary Rules for Groups, have 
been applied� The consolidated financial statements have been prepared 
under the historical cost convention except for certain financial assets and 
liabilities measured at fair value� A defined benefit pension plan also con-
stitutes such an exception and is recognised at the net amount of the fair 
value of plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation, 
adjusted for any asset restrictions�
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires 
the use of certain critical accounting estimates� It also requires management 
to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting 
policies� The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or 
areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated 
financial statements are disclosed in note 2� 
The annual report including the financial statements were authorised for 
issue by the Board of Directors and CEO on 30 March 2026� The consolidat-
ed income statement and balance sheet, and the income statement and the 
balance sheet of the Parent company, will be presented for adoption by the 
Annual General Meeting on 12 May 2026�
New and amended standards applied by Viaplay Group
The Group has not applied any new or amended accounting standards or 
interpretations during 2025�
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, (applica-
ble of financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2027), will replace 
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements� The standard introduces new 
requirements aimed at improving the comparability of performance report-
ing between similar companies and providing users with more relevant and 
transparent information� Although IFRS 18 will not affect the recognition 
or measurement of items in the financial statements, it will have an impact 
on presentation and disclosures� This is particularly relevant for the income 
statement and management-defined performance measures� The Group is 
currently assessing the effects of this standard� Currently there are no other 
endorsed IFRS standard or interpretation that are expected to have a mate-
rial impact on the Groups’ financial statements effective 2026 or later�
Consolidated accounts
The consolidated accounts include the Parent company, all subsidiaries and 
the participation in associated companies and joint ventures�
Functional currency and reporting currency
The functional currency of the Parent company is the Swedish krona (SEK), 
this is also the reporting currency for the Group and the Parent company�
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are companies in which the Group exercises control, meaning 
that the Group has power over the subsidiary and has exposure or rights to 
its variable returns� The Group must also have the ability to use the pow-
er to affect the return from the subsidiary� For all companies in which the 
Group holds more than 50% of the votes, the control criteria are fulfilled 
and the companies are consolidated as subsidiaries� When controlling inter-
est has been achieved the change in ownership is recognised as a trans-
fer in equity between the equity holders of the Parent company and the 
non-controlling interest, without remeasuring the subsidiary’s net assets� 
All business combinations are accounted for in accordance with the pur-
chase method� At the date of acquisition, the acquired assets and assumed 
liabilities (net identifiable assets) are measured at fair value� The difference 
between the acquisition value of shares in a subsidiary, and identifiable 
assets and liabilities measured at fair value at the date of acquisition, is 
recognised as goodwill� 
If the cost of the acquisition is below the fair values of identifiable net 
assets acquired, the difference is recognised in the profit and loss for the 
period� Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred� Results for com-
panies acquired during the year are included in the consolidated income 
statement from the date of acquisition�
Non-controlling interest
For subsidiaries not wholly owned, the share of equity owned by external 
shareholders is recognised as non-controlling interest� Currently there are 
no non-controlling interest� 
Associated companies and joint ventures
An associated company is a company in which the Group exercises signif-
icant influence� Normally, this means companies in which the Group holds 
voting rights of at least 20% and no more than 50%� Associated companies 
are recognised by applying the equity method of accounting� 
Joint ventures are arrangements in which two or more parties have joint 
control and have rights to the net assets of the arrangement� Joint ventures 
are recognised by applying the equity method of accounting� 
Adjustments are made where necessary to bring the accounting policies 
in line with those of the Group� 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Group
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