Sustainability isn’t just being green. Discover what sustainability is really all about and why it matters for us, you and the future of our world.
Sustainability
Helping to secure a bright future for our communities
What is climate change?
Sustainability and us
Read about our approach, commitments and contributions as we work towards a more sustainable future.
Sustainability and you
How could climate change affect my home and how I make it more energy efficient? Find out here.
Sustainability and your business
Whether you run an independent coffee shop, a chain of hairdressers or you’re a portfolio landlord, there will be more requirements to run your operation more sustainably. Find out about regulations that may affect you and how running a sustainable business can bring big opportunities.
Building Net Zero homes - customer case study
News, insights and resources
New green tech that could pave the way to net zero
We take a look at some new green technologies that could one day be the norm in the race to reach our net-zero targets.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) property rules are changing
What are the new EPC rules and how prepared are landlords? Find out more and view our property survey report.
Handelsbanken's sustainability aims
Why Handelsbanken is committing to reach net-zero by 2040.
What you need to know about changes to Energy Performance Certificates
As the government works towards its target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, it has looked to tackle emissions across all sectors of the economy, including properties.
Handelsbanken joins Bankers for NetZero initiative
Handelsbanken joins as a founding member in aiding the UK’s green recovery and net zero transition.
Sustainability Report
The Sustainability Report describes how we at Handelsbanken worked with our most important sustainability topics in 2021.
The Sustainable Development Goals
The goals we focus on
The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015. They consists of 17 goals, which aim to achieve sustainable social, environmental and financial development.
After careful analysis we have chosen to focus on six of these goals, all of which are related to our core business. We believe that through the Bank’s operations, we have an ideal opportunity to contribute to achieving these goals.