Here you can dive into the key sustainability trends transforming major sectors. Discover how ESG factors are driving innovation and reshaping business models across diverse industries.
Growing a sustainable food system – the role of agriculture
Discover how the Nordic agricultural sector is adapting to meet environmental challenges through regulations, cutting-edge technologies and shifting consumer trends. Senior ESG Analyst Torkild Dalgaard lays out the key drivers shaping the future of sustainable food production in the region and beyond.
Smart systems, smarter energy. How AI is reshaping efficiency in the integrated power market
Artificial intelligence is transforming the Nordic energy sector, driving efficiency from generation to consumption. We explore AI’s impact and Lyse’s approach to responsible implementation for smarter, cleaner power systems.
Nordic materials industry: Enabling the green transition while managing global competition
As environmental pressures mount, Nordic materials companies are transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. With the region’s clean power grids and extensive recycling expertise, these companies are uniquely positioned to pioneer fossil-free and circular industry standards, scale technological innovations and adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape.
Nordic power sector: Beyond transition, preparing for a 2°C reality
As global warming trends point towards 2°C, Nordic power companies must integrate physical climate risks into their strategies. Resilience is now as critical as decarbonisation.
Risks in the Nordic power sector: Vulnerabilities in a changing system
In this installment of our series on the Nordic power sector’s transition, we explore the evolving landscape of risks facing the industry. From climate change impacts to cybersecurity threats, discover how the sector is adapting to new challenges in an increasingly complex environment.
The Nordic power sector in transition: Risks, investments and the road to 2050
The Nordic power sector, a global clean energy leader, faces new challenges as it enters the next phase of energy transition. Discover how the region is navigating rising electricity demand, complex risks and emerging technologies while striving to meet ambitious climate goals and ensure energy security.
Emerging technologies in the Nordic energy sector’s transition
In this instalment of our Nordic power sector transition series, we explore the emerging technologies in the region’s energy transformation. From advanced storage solutions to nuclear innovation, learn how technological breakthroughs are paving the way for a more flexible, efficient and sustainable energy future.
SINDI: A tool for linking financing to social goals in real estate
SINDI’s innovative social index is helping real estate companies like Bohild align their sustainability-linked financing with tangible social goals through quality-assured data.
Europe’s plastics paradox: Less production, stalled recycling, and moving backwards from climate targets
As Europe’s plastics industry faces declining production and recycling challenges, retailers grapple with supply chain shifts that may impact climate goals. Find out how changing manufacturing patterns and global competition are influencing the environmental landscape, and what it means for the retail sector’s sustainability efforts.
Powering the transition: The key role of energy efficiency in real estate
In the transition to a sustainable future, the real estate sector is a crucial player. ESG Sector Analyst Mons Lunde explores how energy efficiency is reshaping the industry and creating new opportunities for developers and owners of real estate.
Sustainability in real estate: Insights from Sweden’s Almedalen Week
Nordea’s Lead ESG Analyst Ebba Ramel shares key insights from Almedalen Week 2025. Learn about the latest trends in sustainable real estate, from circularity and climate adaptation to social sustainability and emerging risks, gleaned from expert sessions and client discussions at Sweden’s premier political forum.
E-commerce growth in retail: The transparency challenge with chemicals and materials
As e-commerce transforms retail, new business models such as dropshipping introduce fresh challenges in product quality control and regulatory compliance. Explore how the industry is navigating the complex landscape of chemical regulations and materials transparency in an increasingly digital and cross-border marketplace.