Sweden-based startup Encube wants to challenge the way machine parts are made, using automation and AI in its engineering software to speed up the journey from design concept to manufactured product.
The Nordea On Your Mind team returns to the game changer, artificial intelligence (AI), in their latest report. The report investigates the history of AI, the drivers behind its commercial breakthrough in recent years as well as the new hype around natural language processing and LLMs such as ChatGPT.
Nordea in dialogue with companies about PFAS phase-out
As a responsible investor Nordea has joined the Investor Initiative on Hazardous Chemicals (IIHC) where over 50 asset managers are trying to impact companies to phase out the use of hazardous chemicals.
With the help of Nordea, Farmforce contributes to limiting deforestation and child labour in the agricultural sector in Africa, Latin-America and Asia.
Electricity grids: The backbone and bottleneck for the green transition
The green transition will not happen without a radical overhaul of the electricity grid. This urgent need opens up significant opportunities for companies and investors exposed to the theme, particularly in the Nordics. That’s according to a new in-depth report from Nordea’s ESG Research team.
Decision-makers from 200 nations will gather at the UN climate change conference in Dubai to discuss actions needed to bring the world in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Nordea’s sustainability expert Thina Saltvedt reflects on the agenda and on what to expect from this year’s COP.
On the ground in China: Chief economist finds gloomier outlook
Chief Economist Tuuli Koivu recently returned from a week in China – her first trip there since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Local sentiment on the Chinese economy was quite different this time around. She shares her key takeaways and updated outlook.
Sustainable finance markets: Record highs so far in 2023
With the latest quarterly data now in, the Nordic bond market looks set to continue its unbroken trend of sustainable volume growth for another year. Supported by record H1 sustainable volume, the slightly reduced Q3 figures were enough to take Nordic sustainable bond supply to a new year-to-Q3 high.
Helge J. Pedersen: The curious economist always chasing new knowledge
As a young student, Helge J. Pedersen got completely hooked on economics. The Nordea expert never looked back, and today he is one of Denmark’s most well-known economists. But his passion for football and the world of sports never fades.
Nordea sustainability expert: ‘We have to make sure everyone is with us’
Meet Catrine Birkevold Liem, Nordea Sustainable Finance Advisory’s country lead for Norway. She reflects on banks’ role in enabling a real sustainable transition, as well as challenges, trends and game changers in the field.
Digital inclusion initiative to support newly arrived immigrants
Nordea operates several projects to support newly arrived immigrants and increase inclusion. One example is Nordea's partnership with Telia in the initiative Digital i Sverige.
Green bonds are bonds where the money from the bonds are earmarked for green purposes such as financing renewable energy projects, electric vehicles or energy efficient building loans to consumers or businesses.