SEB the only Nordic bank in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
SEB is the only Nordic bank included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the
most recognised global sustainability ranking for investors.
The rankings are based on a comprehensive questionaire with detailed criteria on
some 20 different categories relating to economic, environmental and social
responsibility.
"We have, for many years, worked systematically to be included, and we have now
reached the goal. This is the result of our working widely and seriously with
sustainability issues within SEB, and that we can document and account for this
in all parts of the bank," says Cecilia Widebäck West, Head of Corporate
Sustainability at SEB.
In total, there are 20 Nordic companies in the European rankings, including four
new companies this year. SEB is the only Nordic bank, and has an index rating of
88 out of a possible 100, compared with 78 last year.
Looking at the specific categories, SEB has a rating of 89 for financial
responsibility, 84 for the environmental dimension, and 89 in the social
dimension. Most parameters increase, but the biggest improvement is in the area
of social responsibility.
Dow Jones Sustainability Index is a collaboration between S&P Dow Jones Indices
and asset manager RobecoSAM, which specialises in sustainable investments.
Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
http://www.emarsys.net/custloads/125736536/md_788596.pdf
Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index
http://www.emarsys.net/custloads/125736536/md_788593.pdf
For further information, please Press contact
contact Anna Helsén, Group Press Officer
Cecilia Widebäck West, Head of +46 70 698 4858
Sustainability
+46 8 763 8255
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SEB is a leading Nordic financial services group with a strong belief that
entrepreneurial minds and innovative companies are key in creating a better
world. SEB takes a long term perspective and supports its customers in good
times and bad. In Sweden and the Baltic countries, SEB offers financial
advice and a wide range of financial services. In Denmark, Finland, Norway and
Germany the bank's operations have a strong focus on corporate and investment
banking based on a full-service offering to corporate and institutional
clients. The international nature of SEB's business is reflected in its
presence in some 20 countries worldwide. At 30 June 2016, the Group's total
assets amounted to SEK 2,677 billion while its assets under management
totalled SEK 1,657 billion. The Group has around 15,500 employees. Read more
about SEB at www.sebgroup.com
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Source: SEB via GlobeNewswire
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