This is the 1804th most frequent Swedish word.
företagens
"Företagens" means "the companies'."
In this sentence, 'företagens' is the possessive form in plural of 'företag' (company), showing that the profits belong to the companies.
Företagens vinster ökade markant under det senaste året.
The companies' profits increased significantly over the last year.
Here, 'företagens' again functions as a plural possessive, indicating that the responsibility is attributed to the companies.
Företagens ansvar för miljön är något som diskuteras ofta.
The companies' responsibility for the environment is something that is often discussed.
In this context, 'företagens' refers to the companies in plural, and their opportunities for investment.