Sustainability transition
Climate change is one of the most important and urgent challenges of all time. In order to limit global warming, the world needs to switch to a low-carbon economy. This will require significant investment.
As a bank, we play an important role in facilitating these investments. At SEB, we have a clear ambition to be a positive force in the change that is required and increase the pace towards a sustainable future for people, companies and society. Through the capital we employ, we have the power, the opportunity and the responsibility to positively influence the world we live in.
We can achieve the greatest possible change by cooperating with existing customers and supporting them in their transition. We do that by providing responsible advice and viable financing. Is it also possible for customers to contribute to sustainable development through their savings and investments.
Transition in numbers 2024
Sustainability transitionPersonal insights into sustainability development
All Transition reflections articlesIn a series of articles – Transition reflections – SEB’s experts share insights and reflections on significant sustainability developments and topics.
The necessity of carbon removals
The twin crisis of climate change and biodiversity loss has a sibling called human rights – or are they triplets?
Kirstine Lund Christiansen, Head of Sustainable Banking for SEB Denmark shares reflections on the role of human rights in the energy transition.
China’s Global Green Tech Leadership – What’s Behind it and will it last?
Erik Halldén, SEB’s Sustainability Advisor for Asia, shares insights into China’s strategic accomplishments and initiatives to become a global leader within Green Tech. The question is - will it stand the test of time?
The road to a just transition: Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities
Samantha Arpas, Sustainable Finance Analyst at SEB, shares findings from a survey she conducted to understand why social investments are so much less than environmental ones.
Our sustainability initiatives in numbers
See full description of the sustainability numbersSustainability terms explained
See all sustainability terms explainedThrough a series of short clips, SEB’s sustainability experts explains different sustainability terms and how they are connected to finance.
What is Social Finance?
Samantha Arpas, Sustainable Finance Analysts at SEB, breaks it down for us.
What does Net Zero mean?
Anna Douglas, Senior Sustainability Advisor, walks us through it.
What is Sustainability-linked loans?
Tomas Da Costa e Silva Vasconcelos, Senior Sustainability Strategist, outlines it for us.
We’re supporting clients in their transitions
Our role in the sustainability transition
This booklet explains SEB’s role in the sustainability transition, what we do and how we do it. Learn about our goals, strategies, and how we measure and take responsibility for a sustainable future.
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SEB's sustainability experts have extensive knowledge in areas such as climate and financing solutions, sustainable investments and regulatory development in the European Union.