Meet the expert: Viktor Sonebäck on treasury’s sustainable shift
In the latest “Get to know our sustainability experts” interview, we talk to Viktor Sonebäck, who sits on our Sustainable Finance Advisory and Thematics teams, producing strategic research for large corporate and institutional clients. He recently co-authored Nordea’s annual Treasury Survey, which this year dug into treasuries’ practices on sustainable finance.
What will make COP29 a success? Key issues to follow
While we expect a more muted stock market reaction in the run-up to COP29 this year, compared to previous years, the UN climate summit will nonetheless be an important gauge of climate policy momentum. Here are the key areas to watch.
Nordea has supported Norwegian energy and telecom company Lyse with its green financing framework and green bond issuance in 2024. How has the company put the bond proceeds to use so far?
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.
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.