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Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), commonly known as SEB, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Sweden. Established in 1856, SEB has evolved into a leading provider of financial intermediation services, excluding insurance and pension funding, with a strong presence across the Nordic region and beyond.
The bank offers a diverse range of core products and services, including corporate banking, investment management, and retail banking, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. SEB's strategic focus on sustainability and digital transformation has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its robust financial performance and dedication to responsible banking practices. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, SEB continues to play a vital role in shaping the financial landscape in Europe.
+50 vs industry average
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)’s score of 87 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) reported its latest emissions data for 2025. In 2025, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 658,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 3,245,000 kg CO2e. For Scope 3, significant contributors included business travel at approximately 7,004,000 kg CO2e, fuel and energy-related activities at around 2,548,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services at about 569,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) reported total emissions of approximately 13,251,000 kg CO2e. This included around 796,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 777,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,678,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Key Scope 3 categories in 2023 were business travel at about 8,904,000 kg CO2e and upstream leased assets at approximately 1,456,000 kg CO2e.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. This long-term ambition is supported by interim targets, including a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2008 baseline. Furthermore, SEB Investment Management, a part of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, committing to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and aligning all investments with the Paris Agreement.
The company also has specific intensity reduction targets for certain sectors. For power generation, there is a target to reduce emission intensity by 43% by 2030, compared to a 2020 baseline. In car manufacturing, an emission intensity reduction of 60% is targeted by 2030 against a 2020 baseline. Earlier targets included a 20% reduction in total carbon emissions (all scopes) between 2016 and 2020.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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