Sustainable banking
Nordea included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices
The inclusion in the Dow Jones Best in Class Indices recognises our sustainability work and reflects our efforts on ESG integration across the bank.
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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
Procurement, sustainability and resilience: Why the centre of gravity is shifting
Key reflections from a Sustainability Nordic Strategy Talk, where the lens was set on sustainability and procurement.
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Sustainable banking
Nordea's methane engagement: pushing energy companies to achieve near-zero methane emissions
Head of Responsible Investments Eric Pedersen and ESG Director, Climate & Nature Renée Tengberg explain why engaging on methane emissions reductions is important from an investor perspective.
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Sustainability
Nordea updates guidelines for four key sectors
The four ESG sector guidelines address areas that are critical for European security and resilience.
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Sustainable transition
Nordea makes strong progress towards 2030 climate target with 44% reduction of financed emissions in lending portfolio
Nordea continues to make progress in delivering on our climate commitments and supporting our customers with their transitions. With a 44% reduction in financed emissions across the lending portfolio and EUR 235bn facilitated sustainable financing, we have exceeded our target for 2025 and are on track to meet our 2030 targets.
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Sustainability
Nordea exits Equator Principles framework following full ESG integration in risk management processes
Nordea has decided to exit the Equator Principles, a global voluntary framework for financial institutions to identify, assess and manage environmental and social risks in project financing as a result of the integration of ESG in Nordea’s risk management processes.
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Sustainability
The Middle East war and Europe’s energy dependence
The strategic rationale for renewable energy and electrification has never been clearer for the EU, now that the second energy crisis in four years has reminded us of the value of energy self-sufficiency.
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Sustainable banking
Nordea becomes the first Nordic bank to issue a green bond under the EU Green Bond Standard
As one of Europe’s leading issuers of sustainable bonds, Nordea is the first Nordic bank to issue a green bond under the EU Green Bond Standard.
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Sustainability
EU Taxonomy: Flash update on the 2026 review and changes to the Climate Delegated Act
Following extensive industry feedback, the European Commission is proposing clarifications to the EU Taxonomy’s Climate Delegated Act to make compliance more practical and consistent across sectors. The draft changes are open for consultation until 14 April, with implementation expected from 1 January 2027.
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Tech & AI
Key trends shaping the financial industry
The financial industry is changing fast. Economic uncertainty, digital innovation and stricter regulation combined with climate, demographic and cyber challenges redefine how institutions compete and create value. Let us walk you through eight key trends.
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Sustainability
Survey: Nordic companies prepare for CBAM impact
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a major milestone for the EU’s green policy, for the first time embedding a CO2 price in several value chains. We surveyed Nordic listed companies to find out about the expected impact.
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Sustainability
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): A new era for European trade and climate policy
From January 2026, the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism fundamentally changes how carbon costs affect global trade, creating new challenges and opportunities for companies across carbon-intensive industries.
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