The Equator Principles is a risk management framework, adopted by international financial institutions, for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in projects. SEB adopted Equator Principles in 2007. During this period, well proven routines and internal guidelines have been established within SEB, routines that are closely monitored by various stakeholders within the bank. SEB is constantly striving to improve the implementation and awareness of the Equator Principles framework.