SEB Affirms Commitment to Inclusion by Joining Stockholm Pride 2024

SEB Affirms Commitment to Inclusion by Joining Stockholm Pride 2024

(IN BRIEF) SEB, a prominent financial institution, has announced its inaugural participation as an official partner in Stockholm Pride 2024, highlighting its commitment to fostering inclusivity within the organization and beyond. Johan Torgeby, SEB’s President and CEO, emphasized the bank’s dedication to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, supported, and respected. Through initiatives like Proud at SEB, an internal network focusing on LGBTQ+ issues, SEB aims to raise awareness and promote diversity. As an official partner, SEB will have a visible presence at Stockholm Pride, including its own section in the parade, encouraging employees and their families to join in the celebration. Additionally, SEB’s solidarity extends globally, with employees from SEB in Lithuania participating in Vilnius Pride on June 8.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 10-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — SEB, a leading financial institution, has proudly announced its official partnership with Stockholm Pride 2024, marking its debut participation in the iconic parade.

Johan Torgeby, President and CEO of SEB, expressed the bank’s dedication to fostering an inclusive environment. “We continuously strive to promote an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and involved regardless of their personal identity,” he emphasized, underscoring the significance of SEB’s inaugural participation in Stockholm Pride and its engagement in similar events across its home markets.

Inclusion and diversity are deeply ingrained values at SEB, evident through its longstanding Groupwide Inclusion and Diversity Policy. The bank actively integrates these principles into its daily operations and recruitment efforts. SEB’s commitment to diversity is further demonstrated through its membership in Diversity Charter Sweden and partnerships with organizations like Mentor and Mitt Liv.

Robert Celsing, Head of Group Human Resources, highlighted Proud at SEB’s pivotal role in advocating LGBTQ+ issues within the organization. Established in 2022, Proud at SEB serves as an internal network comprising employees from diverse backgrounds. Through digital and physical seminars, Proud at SEB aims to raise awareness and foster a supportive community within the bank.

As SEB embarks on its journey as an official partner of Stockholm Pride, Kristofer Engman, leader of Proud at SEB, emphasized the significance of corporate support for inclusion and diversity initiatives, particularly amid societal challenges. “It then becomes even more important for large companies and employers to show their support and emphasize the importance of the work to further promote inclusion and diversity,” Engman asserted.

SEB’s participation in Stockholm Pride extends beyond symbolic gestures. As an official partner, SEB will feature prominently during the event, including its dedicated section in the parade. All SEB employees and their families are encouraged to join in the celebration.

In a demonstration of solidarity, employees from SEB in Lithuania participated in Vilnius Pride on June 8, underscoring the bank’s global commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.

Media Contact:

Niklas Magnusson
Head of Media Relations & External Communication
+46 70 763 8243
niklas.x.magnusson@seb.se

SOURCE: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB)