Catharina Belfrage Sahlstrand on Embedding Sustainability in Banking

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Catharina Belfrage Sahlstrand, Chief Sustainability and Climate Officer at Handelsbanken. They discuss the unique business model of Handelsbanken, the integration of sustainability into banking practices, and Catharina’s journey to her current role. The conversation covers various sustainability initiatives, the challenges faced in the banking sector, and the evolving role of the CSO. Catharina shares insights on the importance of collaboration, the need for curiosity and diplomacy in leadership, and the emerging focus on biodiversity in sustainability efforts.