The latest issue of SEB’s Sustainable Finance Outlook explores how sustainable finance can play an important role in long-term security beyond just defence.
The report maps the investment areas at the intersection of sustainable finance and security —including, but not limited to, renewable energy, resource efficiency, disaster preparedness, and cybersecurity.
Lead Scientist and Senior Sustainability Advisor Gregor Vulturius leads a discussion with Thomas Thygesen, Head of Strategy & Equities and a Transition Specialist, Philip Christiani, Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and Fei Su, Researcher at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute on the intersection of sustainability and security.
It is now clear that Europe will pursue geopolitical independence. This means that security is now at the top of all policy priorities. An independent and secure energy system will require big investments, but it can be done.
The sustainable debt market is contracting, with new labelled bond and loan volumes declining across almost all categories and markets. This decline in sustainable debt is particularly challenging for Europe, which needs to raise significant capital to strengthen its security.
Security today goes beyond defence, requiring an integrated approach to interconnected risks like climate change, resource scarcity, and infrastructure vulnerabilities. This sparks dialogue on the links between security and sustainable finance.
Europe’s energy future hinges on large-scale renewable energy investments, system integration, and grid expansion, according to a white paper by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
Lithuania has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian energy and, led by EPSO-G, is now investing heavily in grid modernization to support its goal of 10 GW of solar and wind power by 2030.
While the EU has strengthened regulations to protect critical infrastructure and digital products, true resilience requires deeper public–private collaboration beyond compliance finds the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
SEB flagship report Sustainable Finance Outlook provides insights and market intelligence for navigating the sustainability transition. The report includes regular updates on energy transition investment, sustainable finance markets and regulations as well as topical research.
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Gregor Vulturius, PhD
Lead Scientist and Senior Advisor
Climate & Sustainable Finance