Seb, officially known as SEB Group, is a prominent player in the insurance and pension funding services sector, excluding compulsory social security services. Headquartered in Sweden, SEB operates extensively across the Nordic region and has established a strong presence in various international markets. Founded in 1856, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
SEB offers a diverse range of core products and services, including life insurance, pension plans, and investment solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and commitment to sustainability. With a robust market position, SEB is recognised for its financial stability and has received numerous accolades for its service excellence. As a trusted partner in financial security, SEB continues to lead the way in shaping the future of insurance and pension funding.
+34 vs industry average
Seb’s score of 71 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Insurance Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Insurance Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Seb's reported carbon emissions
Seb's total carbon emissions in 2025 were approximately 36.06 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions, largely driven by investments, accounted for the significant majority, totalling about 36.05 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 658,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 3.25 million kg CO2e.
For 2024, Seb's total carbon emissions were approximately 36.50 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions represented the largest portion at around 36.49 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 695,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 3.14 million kg CO2e.
Seb is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest. This ambition guides their work in reducing the bank's fossil fuel exposure and increasing its positive environmental impact through sustainable lending, advice, and investments, tracked via proprietary metrics like the Carbon Exposure Index and Sustainable Activity Index.
Specific reduction targets include:
- A goal to reduce absolute CO2 emissions by 66% by 2025, compared to a 2008 baseline.
- A target to reduce absolute CO2 emissions by 75% by 2030, compared to a 2008 baseline.
- A further commitment to reduce absolute CO2 emissions to zero by 2045.
Seb is also working on reducing energy consumption, with past targets including a 20% reduction in energy consumption at production sites (compared to 2010) and a 20% reduction in the energy consumption of electrical products (compared to 2013). They also had a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for product and component transport by 25% per unit transported (compared to 2013). Additionally, there is a target for power generation emission intensity reduction of 43% compared to a 2020 baseline by 2030.
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Seb’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2025
66% reduction in all scopes
We have set targets to reduce CO2 emissions to zero by 2045 This targets includes milestones to reduce emissions with 66 per cent by 2025 a…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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