COP16: Global leaders face growing pressure as biodiversity plans fall short
With just few days remaining until the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Colombia, many countries are struggling to meet key commitments made at COP15.
The US election: What’s at stake for the economy and markets?
An interesting US presidential election is drawing closer. While the result may not end up changing the medium-term outlook for the US economy significantly, the risks are real on many horizons.
Sustainable financing is a form of financing that takes environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into account when setting criteria for the funding.
Banks make significant strides in net-zero commitments, but challenges persist
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) 2024 Progress Report published today shows that most NZBA banks are taking significant steps towards meeting their climate goals. Nordea is included in the report with a case study of Nordea’s transition assessment tool to support client engagement.
Chief Economist's Corner: Can Super Mario do it again?
The crisis is taking its toll on the EU, which is lagging further and further behind the US and China in the great economic race. Now Mario Draghi has presented a plan that may save the situation.
How sustainability-linked financing works: An expert interview with Catrine Birkevold Liem
Sustainability-linked financing has rapidly caught on in the Nordics, but what is it exactly? How are the sustainability targets decided, and what happens if the company misses them? Catrine Liem, acting head of Nordea’s Sustainable Finance Advisory team, explains the ins and outs.
Biodiversity and business: Our expert on the emerging trends
Anna-Karin Modin-Edman is Nordea’s resident biodiversity expert. She explains why the theme is climbing corporate agendas, the main challenges and how companies are tackling them.
Nordea is a founder factory for Nordic fintech companies
Nordea has been named the leading “founder factory” for fintech companies in the Nordics, as highlighted in the newly released Nordic Fintech Report 2024 by Copenhagen Fintech.
Unlocking opportunities: Working capital offering fuels international trade
A new working capital solution from Nordea allows companies to bridge gaps in the trade cycle by extending credit from the production or purchase of goods to the final sale. The key benefits include improved working capital, flexibility and global reach.
Improving our understanding and management of climate- and nature-related risks
How is Nordea working with climate and nature-related risks? Peter Sandahl, Head of Climate and Environment and Brent Matthies, Head of ESG Framework and Coordination, share insights.
How we use our shareholder impact to promote labour rights
Nordea has extensively engaged for several years with many known consumer brands to improve labour rights at the companies. Recent examples are Tesla, Starbucks and Amazon.