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Handelsbanken: Green Bond Impact Report 2025

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Handelsbanken today published its Green Bond Impact Report for 2025, providing an overview of the calculated environmental impact generated by the Bank’s outstanding green bonds, including information on the eligible financed green assets.
“Our green bond portfolio continued to grow in 2025, both in volume and geographic reach across our home markets. Growth has primarily been driven by green buildings and sustainable forestry – two areas where customer demand remains strong. The report shows the progress we are making together with our customers in the sustainability transition”, says Mårten Bjurman, Chief Financial Officer, Handelsbanken.

Strong and lasting business relationships, low risk-taking and cost-awareness are all cornerstones of the Bank's culture. Through sustainable financing solutions, investments and advice, Handelsbanken helps its customers adapt to new regulations and strengthen their long-term resilience.

By issuing green bonds and financing projects that support the climate transition, Handelsbanken supports the development of long-term sustainable solutions. The Bank's green bond framework was updated in 2025, based on the Green Bond Principles 2025 developed by ICMA, and further adjusted to better meet the criteria of the EU Taxonomy.

More about Handelsbanken’s Green Bond Impact Report

  • During 2025, Handelsbanken’s green bonds contributed to the reduction or avoidance of carbon dioxide emissions, amounting to 193,949 tonnes.
  • The Bank's green bond framework was updated in August 2025 and green assets in accordance with the framework increased in 2025 to SEK 146.5 billion, corresponding to an increase of 21 per cent year-over-year.
  • 74 per cent of the green assets are assessed as aligned or most likely aligned with the EU taxonomy’s substantial contribution criteria.
  • The report has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers AB.

Read the full report here.

For further information, please contact: 
Handelsbanken Press Office +46 8 701 80 18 

For more information about Handelsbanken, see: www.handelsbanken.com

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