Sustainability
New life for 20,000 pieces of returned furniture
Secundo aims to double its turnover two years after its start-up. The money is earned on furniture that was previously thrown away.
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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
Tesla is one of our long-term engagements
In our work to engage with companies as shareholders, Tesla is a one of them. It is an interesting and challenging company from an ESG engagement perspective and some of the issues we have raised with Tesla range from labour rights, to the size of Tesla CEOs pay package.
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Sustainability
MASSIV+: Cracking the code for measuring scope 3 emissions
A groundbreaking initiative by leading global companies including Microsoft, IKEA and Volvo Cars aims to revolutionise how industries report and validate their greenhouse gas emissions. Mats Lundberg, Head of Sustainability at Sandvik, explains how the MASSIV+ partnership is working to resolve the pain points of today’s emissions reporting structure.
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Corporate insights
ESG ratings update shows continued progress for Nordic companies
Nordea Equities' ESG Research team has published the annual update of its ESG ratings based on around 300 companies' published 2023 data. ESG remains firmly in focus for Nordic companies, although momentum has slowed in some metrics.
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Sustainability
What is net zero?
Net zero is a term used when talking about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including CO₂ emissions. The term “net-zero emissions” refers to making sure that the same amount of greenhouse gases emitted are also removed from the atmosphere, making the net contribution of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere zero.
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Diversity & inclusion
Gender balance target in top leadership reached
We have committed to ensure that both men and women have at least 40 per cent representation at the top three leadership levels combined by 2025. In 2023 the target was reached for the first time.
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Nordea On Your Mind
Owners have to care about sustainability – It is an investment risk
What role have owners played in making so many Nordic corporates sustainability pioneers? Our Nordea On Your Mind author Viktor Sonebäck sat down with Eric Pedersen, Head of Responsible Investments at Nordea Asset Management, to explore the evolution of responsible asset management, key drivers of its growth and how Nordic companies stand out on the global stage.
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Nordea On Your Mind
Alfa Laval: Optimising today, innovating for the future
In this Nordea On Your Mind interview, author Viktor Sonebäck explores how sustainability is embedded in Alfa Laval’s culture and operations. Read more about how the company views being at the forefront of sustainability as a business opportunity, focusing on providing sustainable solutions to customers and integrating sustainability into its core values.
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Sustainable finance
EU Renovation Wave: A golden opportunity for renovation companies
The EU Renovation directive will require cumulative investments of around EUR 1.2tn during 2024-30, according to Nordea's ESG Research team, offering an unprecedented opportunity for renovation companies. The team analyses which renovation measures are likely to be prioritised.
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Sustainability
EU Renovation Wave: Impact on Nordic real estate companies
The EU Renovation directive will require a monumental renovation effort in Europe. Nordea's ESG Research team takes a look at the potential impact on Nordic real estate companies.
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Sustainable banking
How we support our customers to adopt a sustainable lifestyle
Making sustainable choices is becoming part of our daily lives. At Nordea, we aim to support our personal customers’ transition to a more sustainable future by focusing on homes, savings and daily banking.
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Nordea On Your Mind
NKT CEO: Both our product handprint and footprint matter
How can a company's commitment to sustainability drive both business success and societal benefit? Claes Westerlind, CEO of NKT, shares how sustainability is deeply embedded in the company’s strategy, driven by passionate employees and evolving customer priorities.
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