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Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

As a major player in the financial market, we take our responsibility seriously. Sustainability, corporate social responsibility and promoting economic, social and environmentally sustainable development is an integral part of our business.

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Swedbank's climate targets

Swedbank has adopted 2030 decarbonisation targets for the lending portfolio. The targets are in line with the global 1.5°C target and have been set for the following sectors: mortgages, commercial real estate, oil & gas, power generation, steel and shipping.

Climate targets Watch the film about Swedbank's climate targets (LinkedIn)

Sustainable Funding Framework

We promote and support our clients in the sustainability transition by financing green and social projects.

Swedbank Sustainable Funding Framework
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Sustainability in business decisions

We take economic, social and environmental aspects into account in all our work and business decisions. Our framework for integrating human rights, the environment and anti-corruption into decision-making supports risk management and creates value for our stakeholders.
Responsible business

Steering and monitoring

Strategy and framework

Swedbank has developed a strategy and guidelines pertaining to the Group’s responsibility and conduct in relation to customers, employees, owners, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Strategy and framework

Acting on climate change

The direction is clear; Swedbank sees climate change as one of the greatest challenges of our time. Considering our history, our purpose and our vision, we are determined to facilitate a climate transition that aligns with the Paris Agreement.

Climate

Reporting and monitoring

In our Sustainability Reports, we explain how we integrate sustainability into our core processes and business decisions. Since 2014, our Sustainability Report has been included in our Annual Report.

Reporting and monitoring, and archive

Our subsidiaries

Here you can find sustainability information from some of Swedbank’s subsidiaries: Swedbank Försäkring (Swedbank Insurance) and Swedbank Robur.

Our subsidiaries

Sustainable products

By issuing Green Bonds, Swedbank helps to promote and support the long-term development of sustainable solutions through the financing of sustainable innovations and services.

Sustainable products