"The largest reallocation of capital in the history of mankind."
Says Johan Torgeby President and CEO at SEB to describe the challenge and opportunity at our latest Sustainability event – Transition in Numbers 2024.
Our progress at SEB
At SEB, we want to be a positive force in the transition to a sustainable society. Through strategic metrics, we follow the development and track our progress.
In this session from our latest sustainability event, our President and CEO, Johan Torgeby, provides an update on SEB's sustainability ambitions and goals.
Our ambition in numbers
175%
Increase in sustainability activities since 2021.
-53%
Reduced fossil fuel exposure in credit portfolio since 2019.
-48%
Reduced financed emissions among sectors with 2030 targets (2020–2022).
Updated
09/04/2025
Our sustainability work
Our sustainability strategy
SEB has the power, opportunity and responsibility to impact the world we operate in. We are committed to partnering with our customers in their sustainability transition.
Our ambitions and goals
A key part of our sustainability strategy includes defining new goals and ambitions for reducing our fossil credit exposure.
Our commitments
SEB has adopted a number of global initiatives and international codes of conduct which guide our business decisions and the overall sustainability work.
Transition in numbers 2024
Watch the recorded sessions from Transition in numbers 2024 to gain insights from renowned experts, hear perspectives from key industry players, and take part of conversations on how we can continue accelerating positive change together.
A message from our Chair
Marcus Wallenberg, SEB’s Chair of the Board, on what is needed to achieve crucial climate goals globally.
COP29 Update
What is on the agenda at the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 in Azerbaijan? Lord Alok Sharma, Member of the UK House of Lords and President for COP26 gives his perspectives from Baku.
SEB Greentech VC
What are the industry solutions of tomorrow that can solve today's problems? Samira Aissi, and Markus Hökfelt, SEB Greentech Venture Capital, showcase some of the prospects that can contribute to the sustainability transition.
Sector transition and disruption
What are the emerging technologies that will impact sectors and accelerate the transition? What investments are made? Leaders from the three key industry players – Sweco, Boliden and Scania – share their insights and perspectives.
The emerging energy landscape
Rob West, Thunder Said Energy, gives a global perspective on the energy transition. Lars Gert Lose, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners shares his insights on the drivers for renewables and what is needed to increase the pace of the energy transition.
Transition in Numbers 2024: Full event replay
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