Sustainability
The DNA of our firm is deeply rooted in our dedication to constructing and nurturing a sustainable business model. We have consistently embraced the principles of accountability and ethical business conduct, acknowledging the impact we have on the communities in which we operate.
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Built on responsibility and long-term practices
Sustainability is embedded in the way we operate and advise. With deep Nordic roots and a long-term perspective, we conduct our business with a strong commitment to accountability, ethical conduct, and responsible decision-making. As an office-centric organisation, our direct environmental impact is limited, but we actively monitor and evaluate our footprint and recognise our responsibility to contribute to addressing climate change.
Our social responsibility centres on people. We are committed to fostering inclusive, healthy, and high-performing workplaces, and we actively address structural challenges within our industry. Through targeted initiatives, such as our focus on gender equality in finance, we aim to drive positive and lasting change.
Strong governance underpins everything we do. Operating within a highly regulated environment, we apply robust internal controls and comprehensive policies to ensure compliance, integrity, and sound risk management. Environmental, social, and governance considerations are integrated into our processes, including client and supplier due diligence, ensuring that sustainability is a natural part of our business and advisory activities.
Taking action together, for diversity and equality
The ABGSC Women in Finance Foundation is a non-profit organization established in May 2018 by ABGSC and several of its senior partners. The Foundation’s capital consists of 3.8 million ABGSC shares, the annual dividends from which are used to advance its mission.
The Foundation’s objective is to support initiatives that promote increased participation of women and greater diversity within the finance industry
Our commitment to Kvinner i Finans Charter
ABGSC is a signatory to the Kvinner i Finans Charter (“KIFC”). KIFC aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions in the Norwegian finance industry. By signing the Charter we commit our organisation to the following four principles:
Principle 1: A member of the executive committee should have dedicated responsibility for gender balance and inclusion
The CEO of ABGSC, Jonas Ström, is responsible for gender balance and inclusion in the organisation.
Principle 2: Set internal targets for gender balance in leadership and senior positions
ABGSC has set a target of 30% for gender balance in managerial positions. Managerial positions include the Executive Committee and the second level managers in the organisation.
Principle 3: Have an ambition to reflect the achievement of targets in leadership remuneration
The variable remuneration of Members of the Executive Committee is affected by their ability to contribute to increasing the gender balance in the organisation.
Principle 4: Publish status of and progress towards targets on own website
ABGSC discloses a number of KPIs associated with gender balance and inclusion in our annual Sustainability Report.
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