Our role in the sustainability transition
Banks are central for allocating society’s financial resources, and SEB plays an important role in the transition to a net zero society.
We provide the necessary infrastructure for society to function. Through our products and services, we promote economic growth, social value and prosperity.
By supporting our customers and engaging in the societies where we operate, we drive progress and transformation, and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon future.
Creating long-term value for our stakeholders
The average value that SEB created and distributed per year during 2017-2021.
SEK 55 billion in value creation per year
13bn
Interest paid to customers and bondholders
12bn
Salaries, pensions, and benefits to employees
11bn
Dividends paid to shareholders
10bn
Payments to suppliers
7bn
Taxes and social security charges
2bn
Regulatory fees
Corporate citizenship
We are committed to enabling progress of society, and we always strive to take an active part in building for the future. We do this by enabling financing, investments, savings and payments – for households and businesses. In addition, we instigate, support and sponsor initiatives that create social value.
Sponsoring and community engagement
Through our sponsorships and community investments we want to support people with an entrepreneurial mindset and help their ideas grow. In all of our partnerships we want to play an active role and contribute through our expertise.
Position on lobbying and unethical influence
SEB has strict guidelines towards unethical influence, whether within business or society. All actions and decisions shall comply with laws, regulations and other external rules as well as with internal instructions and policies.
Crime prevention
Financial crime is a threat to all of society, and it constantly seeks new ways to exploit banks and bank customers. This is why crime prevention is a vital part of our business. We work relentlessly to strengthen our defences, and cooperate closely with authorities, police and other banks in this endeavour.
