SEB the only Nordic bank in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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 questionnaire with detailed criteria on some 20 different categories relating to economic, environmental and social responsibility.

Ieva Tetere, CEO of SEB Latvia: "Sustainability is an integral part of SEB bank's relations with clients and employees, and in evaluating the impact of our decisions on the society and the environment. Entering Dow Jones Sustainability Index was SEB's target, which was reached last year. This year we have managed to maintain the high result. Sustainability is one of our top priorities in Latvia as well, and this year we were awarded the highest possible recognition - Platinum category from Latvian Sustainability Index, which was the highest result in the financial industry".

In total, there are 18 Nordic companies in the global ranking, and SEB is the only Nordic bank for the second consecutive year. SEB's ratings are in line with last year's results.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index is a collaboration between S&P Dow Jones Indices and asset manager RobecoSAM, which specialises in sustainable investments.

For more information:
http://www.robecosam.com/en/sustainability-insights/about-sustainability/corporate-sustainability-assessment/review.jsp