Sustainability

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.

Sector insights

EU Birds Directive translation creates uncertainty in Swedish forestry

A recent European court ruling on the EU Birds Directive has sparked debate on forest management practices, potentially impacting Sweden’s forestry industry and individual landowners.

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Sustainability

How radio automation pioneer Jutel accelerated their sustainability efforts

Finland-based Jutel has shown that even a small company can lead the way in sustainability. With Nordea’s support, the pioneer of radio automation solutions has taken significant steps towards a more sustainable business.

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Entrepreneurship

CeLLife: Turning the battery industry more sustainable

In our increasingly electrified world, batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. As battery demand soars, so does the need for efficient diagnostics for quality control and recycling. Meet CeLLife, a startup transforming the battery industry with its innovative diagnostic technology.

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Sector insights

Nordic mining: ESG drivers reshape sector operations

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) drivers reshape sector operations, Nordic mining companies are increasingly recognized for their efforts to advance sustainable practices and responsible sourcing of critical minerals. Learn how companies are innovating to meet environmental standards, adapting to new regulation and securing vital resources for Europe’s future.

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Sector insights

Electrification of road transportation in the Nordics

Discover how Nordic countries are leading the charge in electric vehicle adoption, from passenger cars to heavy-duty vehicles. Explore the current state of electrification, infrastructure development and future outlook for sustainable transportation in the region.

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Insights

Building trust in carbon markets: Nordic BECCS and the rise of integrity-driven investment

As Nordic countries lead the way in Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) development, the carbon market landscape is shifting. Find out how integrity-driven investment is reshaping the industry in this conversation with Sebastien Cross, Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder of BeZero Carbon, a carbon credit ratings agency.

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Sustainable finance

Landshypotek green bond channels investment into sustainable forestry and agriculture

The bond issuance supports Sweden’s green transition by enabling direct investment in two key sectors, combining climate action with biodiversity preservation and food security.

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Sustainability

Liljebo Fastigheter: pioneering social and environmental change in Stockholm's real estate

Vårberg is a Stockholm suburb and like many suburbs built during the 1960s and 1970s, the area has also experienced significant social challenges in recent years. Thanks to Liljebo Fastigheter’s innovative approach to residential development, Vårberg is now seeing positive change.

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Sector insights

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.

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Sector insights

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.

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Sector insights

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.

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Sustainable banking

Nature credits – Nordea’s perspectives on an evolving market

The growing global focus on nature loss presents both challenges and opportunities for the financial sector. As more nature-positive solutions are requested, Nordea has been actively exploring the emerging nature credit market – a trading system for positive biodiversity impacts.

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