Our purpose – today and for generations to come

SEB has always believed that the future depends on making great ideas happen. Our purpose is to positively shape the future, with responsible advice and capital. Today and for generations to come.

We have a strong ambition to accelerate the pace towards a sustainable future for people, businesses and society. We want to be a leading catalyst in the sustainability transition.

We apply a long-term perspective in everything we do, standing by our customers in good times and in bad, because we know our business is built on relationships and the trust placed in us.

The key is our team of skilled employees, and their dedication to providing the best possible customer experience. It’s all about creating value through financial products and services that meet our customers’ needs in an ever-changing world.

Every day, we strive to stay true to our purpose, our heritage and our strategy through the way we act, do business and relate to the world around us. At SEB, we create value, act long-term, and build positive relationships.

Purpose and values

Everything we do at SEB starts with our purpose

In 1856, when Andre Oscar Wallenberg founded our bank, he set out to empower people with ideas.

Ever since, SEB played a crucial part in industrialising Sweden and Northern Europe. Today, we're putting all our effort into being the best partner possible in sustainability transition.

Our history

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.

Our people

Our employees are at the core for our ability to be a successful company that can support our customers in fulfilling their ambitions. Continuous learning, inclusion and diversity and a healthy work environment are among the areas we focus on.

Our role in society

We provide the necessary infrastructure for society to function. Through our products and services, we promote economic growth, social value and prosperity. And by supporting our customers and engaging in the societies where we operate.

Our role in the sustainability transition

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time and we are determined to facilitate and accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon society. We support our customers in their transitions.

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. SEB’s business is built on relationships and the trust placed in us. The key is our team of skilled employees, and their dedication to providing the best possible customer experience.