ESG

ESG stands for environmental, social and governance, and refers to the three key factors widely used to evaluate how companies, countries and other actors contribute to sustainable development

Sustainability

Nordic companies stick to climate goals despite global uncertainty

Amid geopolitical tensions and fractured global cooperation, Nordic companies are not retreating from their climate ambitions. Our Equities ESG Research team’s annual review shows stronger commitments and measurable progress on emissions reductions.

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Sustainability

What is carbon capture and storage (CCS)? Here's what you need to know

A quick-guide to carbon capture and storage. Find out how CCS and BECCS work, their importance in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries and the current state of projects in the Nordic region.

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Sector insights

EU Birds Directive translation creates uncertainty in Swedish forestry

A recent European court ruling on the EU Birds Directive has sparked debate on forest management practices, potentially impacting Sweden’s forestry industry and individual landowners.

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Sector insights

Nordic mining: ESG drivers reshape sector operations

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) drivers reshape sector operations, Nordic mining companies are increasingly recognized for their efforts to advance sustainable practices and responsible sourcing of critical minerals. Learn how companies are innovating to meet environmental standards, adapting to new regulation and securing vital resources for Europe’s future.

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Sustainability

What is ESG?

ESG is used as a model for investing and screening. ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. This is also called sustainability in many cases.

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Sustainability

How are Nordic companies performing on ESG? Nordea's latest insights

Nordea Equity Research’s annual ESG ratings for approximately 300 companies reveal ongoing progress, but with noticeable impacts from challenging macroeconomic conditions.

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Markets LC&I

Meet our ESG interns – hear about their learnings, and see what makes it “highly rewarding”

While we take pride in incorporating sustainability into everything we do at Nordea, it’s a great pleasure to have 10 talented students joining our ESG team in Stockholm this summer. Check out their blog and see why they find the internship highly rewarding.

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Sustainable banking

Understanding social impact investing

Social impact investing is when you as an investor choose your investments with the intention of generating measurable, beneficial social effects in addition to financial gains.

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Sustainable banking

Nordea maintains position in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

Nordea has once again been recognised for its commitment to sustainability by being included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that we have earned this distinction, placing us among the top 15% of the world’s most sustainable banks.

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Sustainable banking

Saving with sustainable focus: How green is green?

Funds that focus on sustainability – what does that really mean? How can investment funds be sustainable and who sets the requirements? More and more people are showing interest in this form of investment and there is regulation in place to support it. Get a quick overview.

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Sustainable finance

Corporate treasuries see sustainable financing on the rise

Sustainability has taken root in corporate treasuries, and the focus is expected to increase in the coming years, according to our annual Treasury Survey for 2024.

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Sustainable banking

What is sustainable financing?

Sustainable financing is a form of financing that takes environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into account when setting criteria for the funding.

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