Insights

Diversity & inclusion

Gender balance target in top leadership reached

We have committed to ensure that both men and women have at least 40 per cent representation at the top three leadership levels combined by 2025. In 2023 the target was reached for the first time.

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Economy

EU fiscal challenges: Key takeaways from leading economists

Two renowned economists - Niels Thygesen, Chairman of the European Fiscal Board, and Lars Rohde, former Chairman of the Board of Governors of Danmarks Nationalbank - shared their views with investors and issuers at Nordea's annual Nordic AAA Seminar.

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Nordea On Your Mind

Owners have to care about sustainability – It is an investment risk

What role have owners played in making so many Nordic corporates sustainability pioneers? Our Nordea On Your Mind author Viktor Sonebäck sat down with Eric Pedersen, Head of Responsible Investments at Nordea Asset Management, to explore the evolution of responsible asset management, key drivers of its growth and how Nordic companies stand out on the global stage.

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Sustainability

New life for 20,000 pieces of returned furniture

Secundo aims to double its turnover two years after its start-up. The money is earned on furniture that was previously thrown away.

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FX

Nordea named world’s best bank for treasury FX services

Global Finance has named Nordea the World's Best Bank for Treasury FX Services in its 2024 Best Treasury and Cash Management Awards.

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Nordea On Your Mind

Alfa Laval: Optimising today, innovating for the future

In this Nordea On Your Mind interview, author Viktor Sonebäck explores how sustainability is embedded in Alfa Laval’s culture and operations. Read more about how the company views being at the forefront of sustainability as a business opportunity, focusing on providing sustainable solutions to customers and integrating sustainability into its core values.

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Sustainable finance

EU Renovation Wave: A golden opportunity for renovation companies

The EU Renovation directive will require cumulative investments of around EUR 1.2tn during 2024-30, according to Nordea's ESG Research team, offering an unprecedented opportunity for renovation companies. The team analyses which renovation measures are likely to be prioritised.

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Sustainability

EU Renovation Wave: Impact on Nordic real estate companies

The EU Renovation directive will require a monumental renovation effort in Europe. Nordea's ESG Research team takes a look at the potential impact on Nordic real estate companies.

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Nordea On Your Mind

NKT CEO: Both our product handprint and footprint matter

How can a company's commitment to sustainability drive both business success and societal benefit? Claes Westerlind, CEO of NKT, shares how sustainability is deeply embedded in the company’s strategy, driven by passionate employees and evolving customer priorities.

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Sustainability

Will the EU elections derail the Green Deal?

With the far right making gains in the recent EU elections, questions have arisen about the impact on the Green Deal, the set of policies designed to make the EU climate neutral by 2050. Marco Kisic, Head of ESG Research, shares what to expect.

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Nordea On Your Mind

Nordea On Your Mind: Nordic sustainability champions

How did the Nordic region become a sustainability powerhouse in the corporate world? The Nordea On Your Mind team takes a deep dive into the topic of sustainability in the Nordics in their latest report. Discover how the Nordic corporate sector is punching above its weight, and why we believe sustainability is here to stay.

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Corporate insights

Nordic CFOs reflect on the current business environment

Treasurers have moved into the role of risk managers in today's world of constant change and uncertainty. CFOs from three Nordic companies - Matas, Epiroc and Zealand Pharma - shared their key focus areas at the 2024 Treasury 360° Nordic conference in Copenhagen.

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