Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Handelsbanken advocates co-operation and supports international initiatives aimed at reinforcing global efforts to ensure a reduced environmental impact and to counteract climate change. They form an important basis for Handelsbanken's sustainability activities. For the same reason, Handelsbanken does not take part in lobbying activities aimed at weakening international climate-related activities, and we expect the same approach to be taken by the companies with which we have business relations.
Handelsbanken is not allied to any political parties. The Bank does not provide any financial support to any political party, nor does it make any other type of political donation.
Handelsbanken's sustainability work is decentralised and carried out wherever the Bank's business and operational decisions are made. The work is co-ordinated by a Group-wide specialist function headed by Handelsbanken's Head of Sustainability, who reports directly to the Group Chief Executive.