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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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42.5% by 2030: Will EU reach its renewable energy target?

2026/10/07

In 2025, renewable energy accounted for 26.2% of EU's gross final energy consumption. What will it take to close the gap to the 2030 target of 42.5%, and what role can different stakeholders play on this journey? To answer these questions, host Lina Apsheva is joined by Sebastian Dovresjö, Client executive in Energy Coverage at SEB, and Andreas Regnell, Head of Strategic Development at Vattenfall. Read SEB's Sustainable Finance Outlook report

Update – Changes on the way

2026/07/01

In this update, Lina Apsheva shares how the Next Gen Finance podcast is being refreshed over the summer and will return as Transition in Numbers. In the new format, she will guide listeners through the sustainability transition – one number at a time.

Stories behind the numbers at SEB Asset Management

2026/05/18

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)

Sustainability reporting in 2026

2026/03/31

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.

Can private investors create sustainable impact?

2026/01/26

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)

Sustainable finance in 2025 and what to expect next year

2025/12/17

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.

Navigating sustainability communication

2025/11/18

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.

Keeping up with sustainable finance research

2025/09/01

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)

What is behind China's dominance in cleantech?

2025/06/09

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.

Sustainable finance in sovereigns, supranationals, and agencies

2025/05/05

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.

The bigger picture with Hans Beyer

2025/04/02

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.

Sustainability in asset management

2025/02/11

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.

Sustainable finance in 2024 and what to expect next year

2024/12/18

In this year-end episode, host Lina Apsheva and her guests discuss how sustainable finance has developed over this past year, and share their expectations moving into 2025. We hear from Karl Oskar Olming, the Head of Sustainability Strategy and Policy at SEB, about how sustainable finance legislation has developed in the EU in the past year and what to look out for in the future; from Nathalie Egenaes, the Head of Sustainability for the Corporate and Private Customer segment at SEB, about the developments in this area; from Thomas Thygesen, Head of Strategy and Equity Research, about how the politics of this past year might affect the energy transition; and from Isabelle Tibbelin, a Sustainable Finance Advisor in SEB Debt Capital Markets, about the sustainable debt market in 2024 and what to expect in 2025.

What to expect from COP29?

2024/11/05

In this episode host Lina Apsheva talks to sustainable finance specialist Samantha Arpas about the UN Climate Conference – COP29. They discuss the key terms that are important to remember when following the climate meeting events and outcomes to look out for. Lina also talks to two representatives of the Swedish delegation at COP29 – Mattias Frumerie, Sweden's Climate Ambassador and Chief Negotiator, and Martin Pei, Executive Vice President and CTO at SSAB, who share their expectations before the trip to Azerbaijan. Moreover, Lina and Samantha highlight some upcoming SEB events focusing on sustainable finance.

How sustainable is AI and how does SEB work with it?

2024/09/27

Host Lina Apsheva and guests Ala Tarighati, Chief Data Scientist and Ida Davidsson Suarez, Lead ESG Data Scientist, talk about the Artificial Intelligence boom and what it means for sustainable finance. They discuss how AI is used in the bank today, and the sustainability pros and cons of this technology.