Inclusion and diversity policy
“Including different perspectives is a way of future-proofing our business. And we do it together, in collaboration at all levels throughout our organisation.”
Johan Torgeby, President and CEO at SEB
Inclusion and diversity
We are convinced that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our prosperity, innovativeness and growth.
Put simply, a broad variety of ideas, skills and experiences among our employees will serve to increase our creativity, problem solving-skills and our understanding of customer needs.
How we implement inclusion and diversity in our daily business
Inclusion and diversity are integral parts of, for example, our leadership trainings, recruitment processes and succession planning. Some of our actions in the field include:
- Conducting an annual equal pay review and adjusting any unjustifiable pay gaps.
- Continuously holding events, seminars, round tables and workshops to increase the awareness among all our employees.
- Embedding inclusive behaviours and transformative leadership principles in our leadership development programs, empowering leaders to build psychological safety, challenge biases, and ensure that all team members, regardless of background, have equal opportunities to contribute, grow, and influence decision-making.
What inclusion and diversity mean to us
Inclusion
We define inclusion as a state of being valued, respected and involved. In an inclusive organisation, everyone can contribute to their fullest potential. It is a culture where we promote a variety of thoughts, are curious about new perspectives, experiences, and are respectful of differences.
Diversity
By diversity we mean respect for and appreciation of differences in personalities and professional and educational background, as well as in identity such as age, gender, geographical provenance, sexual orientation and disability.
Our commitments
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and values-driven culture where everyone feels valued, respected and involved. We aim to increase diversity across our teams, appoint more women to key leadership roles, support people with international backgrounds, and maintain zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment.
Our engagement
We engage in collaborations
Through our partnerships we want to become involved so that together we can create conditions to increase diversity and contribute to a more inclusive and equal society.
Our purpose and ways of working
Our purpose is to positively shape the future, with responsible advice and capital. Today and for generations to come.
Working at SEB
To work at SEB is to be a part of positively shaping the future, by creating long-term value for our customers and society. Our business is built on relationships and the trust placed in us. The key is our team of skilled employees and their dedication.
