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Supply chain emissions engagement, Part 1: Benefits and barriers
In the first article in this series on supply chain emissions engagement, we are outlining benefits of engagement with Scope 3 and some ongoing challenges.
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Sustainable bond markets: Q1 of 2022 in graphs
Sustainable debt continues to grow, and the first quarter of 2022 showed that it can be a source of stability in a turbulent market environment.
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ESG
Top ESG trends in Nordic real estate
Nordic real estate companies are helping to fuel the boom in sustainable debt issuance in the region. Ebba Ramel from Nordea Sustainable Finance Advisory shares the latest ESG and sustainable finance trends in the sector.
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Platform on Sustainable Finance: Reports pave way for a broader EU Taxonomy
The Platform on Sustainable Finance has released the EU Taxonomy's Technical Screening Criteria for the remaining four environmental objectives and the Extended Environmental Taxonomy for transitional activities.
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Interest rates are rising: Here’s what Swedish companies can do
As central banks begin to tighten monetary policy, companies need to manage their interest rate risk. With Nordea’s corporate loans with interest rate caps, businesses can benefit from today’s low interest rates while also guarding against the higher rates on the horizon.
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Podcast
Podcast: Project Finance
Global green energy transition was already urgent, and then came war in Ukraine, making it necessary for Europe to end its dependence on Russian energy imports. Massive investments will be needed, and in this Nordea On Your Mind podcast Johan Trocmé and Viktor Sonebäck talk about project finance – a potentially crucial tool to help fund the green transition.
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ESG: A potential game changer for capex
Global listed corporates in recent years have persistently been spending less than in the past. In this issue of Nordea on Your Mind, we look at one driver that could turn the trend around and potentially revive capex: sustainability.
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Chief Economist's Corner: The war in Ukraine hits the economy and leads to a new world order
A global recession is not imminent, but shortages of some goods may occur, and inflation will remain high in the coming period, writes Nordea's Group Chief Economist, Helge J. Pedersen.
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IceBear: A producer for the circular economy
Recycling champion IceBear has big ambitions for its Dutch operation that produces composite pallet blocks out of recycled waste wood and green energy. After securing financing via a green bond issuance with Nordea’s help, the company recently hit its first major production milestone.
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Project Finance: Potential help for getting to net zero
As companies seek financing for initiatives that contribute to the green transition, project finance could serve as an important tool, according to the latest Nordea On Your Mind report.
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Sustainability reporting: What has changed and what’s to come?
The sustainability reporting landscape is rapidly changing. Cutting through the noise, Nordea’s Sustainable Finance Advisory team has conducted a deep dive to highlight what’s essential. Find the key takeaways and market developments summarised below.
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Volvo Cars: All-electric by 2030
Volvo Cars CFO Björn Annwall discusses the carmaker's plans to transition from fossil fuel to electric propulsion, and how the shift will transform the nature of the company's investments.
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