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Sustainable finance outlook: European carbon policy balancing act

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance outlook: European carbon policy balancing act

The latest issue of SEB’s Sustainable Finance Outlook analyses the European Commission’s proposed reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

02 September 2026

Green economy surpasses US$10tn market capitalisation

Sustainable Finance

Green economy surpasses US$10tn market capitalisation

“What we are seeing is the emergence of the green economy as a core driver of global growth."

19 June 2026

Forest 500 report shows limited progress from FIs on deforestation

Forest 500 report shows limited progress from FIs on deforestation

"The clear progress made by a few shows that this is a choice, as action is possible.”

16 June 2026

Bank financing to fossil fuels continues to creep up

Banking on Climate Chaos

Bank financing to fossil fuels continues to creep up

The 12 largest fossil fuel financiers provide nearly 40% of all global bank fossil fuel funding.

12 June 2026

Sustainable debt market surpasses US$7tn, led by green bonds

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable debt market surpasses US$7tn, led by green bonds

"This is bigger than the economy of most countries in the world, and the market is still growing."

27 May 2026

Financial system not adapting to climate risk fast enough

Climate Adaptation

Financial system not adapting to climate risk fast enough

Most credit risk models still assume that insurance remains available and affordable.

26 May 2026

Europe’s sustainable funds back to positive inflows after 'difficult 2025'

Sustainable Finance

Europe’s sustainable funds back to positive inflows after 'difficult 2025'

"European sustainable funds nonetheless continue to face significant headwinds."

25 May 2026

Only 2 of 400 financial institutions have robust plans to phase out fossil fuels

Sustainable Finance

Only 2 of 400 financial institutions have robust plans to phase out fossil fuels

Just a quarter of FIs' climate transition plans cover financed emissions.

14 May 2026

‘Climate backsliding’ lowers shareholder confidence in HSBC board at AGM

‘Climate backsliding’ lowers shareholder confidence in HSBC board at AGM

"A strong message of dissent at HSBC’s decision to weaken its approach to coal, oil and gas."

08 May 2026

Investors call out NatWest for ‘climate backtracking’ ahead of AGM

Investors call out NatWest for ‘climate backtracking’ ahead of AGM

"We’re calling on investors to vote against the Chair at the AGM.”

27 April 2026

Investors worth US$1.8tn urge freight companies to cut emissions

Investors worth US$1.8tn urge freight companies to cut emissions

“Air pollution is a material environmental risk affecting human health in our portfolios."

09 April 2026

Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Big tech investors are growing concerned over the environmental impacts of the AI push.

07 April 2026