Corporate insights
Nordea Equities' ESG Research team has published the annual update of its ESG ratings based on around 300 companies' published 2023 data. ESG remains firmly in focus for Nordic companies, although momentum has slowed in some metrics.
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Insights
Sopot, Poland recently hosted an engaging panel debate organised by the European Financial Congress and EY Poland. The session, entitled "AI or ESG – which revolution is more challenging? The employee/manager perspective in an organization", brought together leading experts from the financial sector to share their insights on the challenges and opportunities of AI and ESG.
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Sustainability
Net zero is a term used when talking about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including CO₂ emissions. The term “net-zero emissions” refers to making sure that the same amount of greenhouse gases emitted are also removed from the atmosphere, making the net contribution of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere zero.
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Diversity & inclusion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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