Sustainability is about balancing the environmental, societal and governance factors of development to ensure that we meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sustainability
Discover how Nordea’s “Deposit with Climate Focus” product allows businesses to include a sustainability agenda in their cash management activities. Learn about this new offering, now available in Finland after its success in Sweden and Norway.
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Sustainable banking
Our latest data shows consistent progress towards our sustainability targets. Looking ahead Nordea continues to focus on supporting an orderly transition in the short and long term in the best interests of society and our customers, explains Head of Group Sustainability Anja Hannerz in an interview.
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Sustainability
The Nordic forestry sector plays a significant role in Europe’s green transition, but potentially faces complex sustainability challenges. Senior ESG Analyst Samuel Pendergraph explains how regulatory pressures within forestry are creating supply tensions for companies navigating within the EU and abroad.
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Sustainability
The global shipping industry is navigating significant change, driven by environmental regulations, technological advancements and geopolitical challenges. This article lays out the key trends shaping the future of the sector and its sustainable transition.
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Sustainability
The European Commission's "Simplification Omnibus" package aims to streamline sustainability reporting and boost competitiveness for EU companies. This article examines the proposed changes to the EU Taxonomy requirements and their potential impact on corporate disclosure practices and data availability.
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Sustainability
The EU's Clean Industrial Deal marks a significant shift in strategy, from a stick to a carrot approach, writes Nordea Equities’ Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic. With a focus on boosting European cleantech and protecting heavy industry, the plan introduces a range of initiatives to stimulate demand, increase investments and lower energy costs.
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Sustainability
As oceans warm and marine ecosystems face unprecedented threats, the aquaculture and fishing industries navigate a complex landscape of environmental challenges and evolving regulations. This article lays out the key factors shaping the sector’s sustainable transition.
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Sustainable finance
Discover how shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen is charting a course to net-zero emissions by 2040. From alternative fuels to wind-powered vessels, learn about their innovative sustainability initiatives and how Nordea supports their green and sustainability-linked financing strategy.
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Insights
Every year, 450,000 tonnes of food are thrown away in Norway. The retail chain Holdbart helps solve the problem and makes good money along the way.
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Sustainable banking
At the end of 2024, Nordea Life and Pension (NLP) concluded its first target period with emission intensity reduced by 43% compared to 2019. More and more of NLP’s investee companies have started taking necessary actions – committing to as well as taking concrete steps towards achieving net-zero emissions.
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Sustainable banking
Nordea is on track in reducing emissions from its lending portfolio. With a 36% reduction we’re closing in on our 2030 target for the lending portfolio. Furthermore, we continue to support the transition. Since 2022 Nordea has facilitated more than EUR 185bn in sustainable financing, well on track to meet its 2025 target of more than EUR 200bn.
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Sustainable banking
Nordea has once again been recognised for its commitment to sustainability by being included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that we have earned this distinction, placing us among the top 15% of the world’s most sustainable banks.
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