SEB best Nordic sustainability advisor for sixth year in a row
SEB has again been ranked as the leading bank for sustainability advisory and research in the Nordic region, according to the latest Prospera survey from Kantar Sifo.
Sustainability at SEB
Actively supporting the net zero transition.
Banks are central to allocating society's financial resources, and we at SEB play an important role in the transition to a net zero society. We are partnering with our clients to lower CO2 emissions in key industries such as energy, transportation and construction.
SEB will be part of the solution because everything we do is guided by our purpose: to positively shape the future, today and for generations to come. Therefore, we align our strategy with the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Driving change and creating impact
Sustainability transition
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 impact areas
Our activities impact society and its ability to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. We integrate sustainability in all relevant processes. Sustainability is our everyday business.
Supporting our customers
Through innovative and sustainable financing, advice and investment products we enable our customers to make the choices supporting their transition towards the Paris Agreement.
Questions and answers about sustainability at SEB
We receive many questions about how we work with sustainability. Here we have compiled the questions and their answers.
Sustainability approach within Asset Management
SEB’s fund company integrates sustainability into all investment decisions – both to create value for our customers and because we, as an asset manager, have a responsibility to do so.
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
We’re supporting clients in their transitions
Many of our clients in key industries such as transportation, energy and agriculture are leading the shift towards net zero. The challenges are often enormous, which is why we want to be the best financial partner possible.
Sustainable Finance Outlook
SEB flagship report Sustainable Finance Outlook provides insights and market intelligence for navigating the sustainability transition.
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.