SUSTAINABLE FINANCE SEB’ s green bonds As a key part in creating green bonds, SEB prioritises sustainable finance as a key growth vehicle, seeing both the financial and ethical benefits.
“ Green bonds have been a part of SEB’ s funding strategy since 2017, complementing our other market financing. With the new framework, we remain committed to continue issuing green bonds. By doing so we can further diversify our global investor base while supporting the bank’ s customers in their sustainability transitions,” explains Kimberly Bauner, Head of Group Treasury at SEB.
Greenwashing or green financing? While the momentum is striking, critics remain watchful about greenwashing – companies raising funds without sufficient environmental impact. Efforts in 2025 to address this include expanded adoption of stricter reporting standards and independent verification. The Climate Bonds Standard, for instance, continues to evolve, requiring more granular data and forward-looking impact forecasts.
The green bond landscape is also being shaped by regulatory developments, such as the EU Green Bond Standard and China’ s enhanced disclosure requirements, pushing issuers toward more rigorous transparency and impact measurement.
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