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Lina Apsheva, a sustainability communications officer at SEB, talks to specialists in the field to help you navigate the sustainable finance market. Lina and her guests discuss recent developments and forecasts for the future, and dive into specific themes within sustainable finance. The content of this podcast is based on information from sources that the Bank deems to be reliable. However, the bank does not provide a guarantee for the completeness or accuracy of this information. Those who take part in the podcast are encouraged to base their investment decisions on surveys they deem necessary. SEB is not responsible for any loss or damage – direct or indirect, or of any kind – that may arise as a result of the use of this podcast or its contents. The material is intended for the recipient, all distribution, duplication or other use of this pod may not take place without SEB's consent.

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May 18, 2026Episode 324 min

Stories behind the numbers at SEB Asset Management

What does it take to drive true transition in a complex financial world? In this episode host Lina Apsheva sits down with Anette Andersson, Senior Sustainability Investment Specialist at SEB Asset Management, to unpack the defining highlights from the unit's 2025 annual sustainability review. They make sense of complex EU frameworks and discuss how active ownership influences global corporations. Read more about SEB Asset Management (sebgroup.com)

March 31, 2026Episode 222 min

Sustainability reporting in 2026

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva is joined by Paula Dennholt, Senior Sustainability Investor Relations Officer at SEB, to explore the rapidly evolving world of sustainability reporting. Together, they discuss SEB's reporting process and how increasing regulatory requirements are shaping the way companies report on sustainability. They break down key frameworks such as CSRD and ESRS, discuss the concept of double materiality, and walk through the challenges and the solutions that exist in the world of sustainability reporting today.

January 26, 2026Episode 128 min

Can private investors create sustainable impact?

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva and John Carlbäck, Product Manager in Mutual Funds and Sustainability Savings, explore how private savers can contribute to positive environmental and social outcomes through their investment choices. They also discuss insights from SEB Asset Management's annual client survey and how investors can use their feedback to influence the fund company's sustainability priorities. Visit John's blog (in Swedish, seb.se)

December 17, 2025Episode 336 min

Sustainable finance in 2025 and what to expect next year

In this year-end episode, host Lina Apsheva and her guests discuss the development of sustainable finance over the past year and share their expectations for 2026. We hear from Elisabet Jamal Bergström, Head of Sustainability and Communication at SEB Asset Management, Karl Oskar Olming, the Head of Sustainability Strategy and Policy at SEB, Nathalie Egenaes, the Head of Sustainability in SEB's Business & Retail Banking division, and Fredrik Von Platen, a sustainable finance specialist in SEB's Debt Capital Markets unit.

November 18, 2025Episode 224 min

Navigating sustainability communication

Dive into the world of sustainability communication with host Lina Apsheva and guest Robert Kautsky of Azote. This episode tackles topics like new regulations, greenwashing vs. greenhushing, the impact of AI, and the real challenges – and opportunities – businesses face in sharing their sustainability story. Tune in for insights, practical examples, and more.

September 1, 2025Episode 129 min

Keeping up with sustainable finance research

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva talks to Gregor Vulturius and Samantha Arpas, who work on the SEB's flagship research report on sustainable finance – Sustainable Finance Outlook. They discuss recent trends, market dynamics and forecasts for future developments in sustainable finance. All about Sustainable Finance Outlook (sebgroup.com)

June 9, 2025Episode 730 min

What is behind China's dominance in cleantech?

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva talks with Erik Halldén, a Sustainability Advisor at SEB in Asia. Erik and Lina discuss China's dominance in cleantech – technologies that seek to reduce human environmental impact through significant improvements in energy efficiency. They talk about how China came into the leadership position when it comes to investments in this area and the role that sustainable finance has played in this development. They also discuss Erik's expectations for future developments and the overall view on sustainability in Asia.

May 5, 2025Episode 629 min

Sustainable finance in sovereigns, supranationals, and agencies

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva talks to Benjamin Powell, head of sustainability in Fixed Income at SEB and Madeleine Moe from SSA origination at SEB, about the sovereign, supranationals, and agencies (SSA) segment and how these actors work with sustainable finance. They discuss examples of SSAs, types of sustainable finance products they engage with, and how this financing is used to support sustainable development across the world.

April 2, 2025Episode 523 min

The bigger picture with Hans Beyer

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva talks with Hans Beyer, Chief Sustainability Officer at SEB, about the recent developments in the world of sustainable finance. They discuss topics such as the effects of geopolitics and regulations on the sustainable finance market, how it has changed over the past years, and the role that banks play in the sustainability transition and society as a whole.

February 11, 2025Episode 424 min

Sustainability in asset management

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva talks to Anette Andersson, Senior Sustainability Investment Specialist at SEB Asset Management. They discuss how asset mangers and SEB AM in particular work with sustainable investments, and cover topics such as active ownership and the balance between supporting companies in their transition and divesting when necessary.