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.
Sustainable transition
Electrification, climate finance and physical climate risks are set to feature prominently at COP31. Together, they reflect a decisive shift in climate policy: from setting long-term ambitions to delivering the infrastructure, investment and resilience needed in the real economy.
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A new guide from the Loan Market Association (LMA) makes sustainability-linked loans more accessible and practical for smaller companies, with an approach better suited to SME’s business needs, resources and sustainability maturity.
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Sector insights
Sweden’s implementation of the EU’s revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) changes how building energy performance is measured, rated and regulated, with real consequences for non-residential property owners.
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Sustainability
Nordic companies remain firmly committed to addressing climate change and are delivering well on their Scope 1 and 2 emissions. However, our annual review of climate targets and progress across a universe of approximately 330 Nordic companies reveals a persistent gap between ambition and delivery on Scope 3 emissions.
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Corporate insights
Governments are increasingly using trade, tariffs and sanctions to advance strategic objectives. For Nordic companies, understanding the shift is becoming essential to managing risk and identifying opportunities for growth.
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Explainer
Need a brush-up on the ins and outs of debt financing? Here's what you need to know.
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Sustainability
The supply chain accounts for most corporate emissions, making it a significant opportunity for impact. Companies that move beyond reporting to active supplier engagement can reduce emissions while strengthening resilience and cutting costs, writes Lead Sustainability Business Analyst Martin Zistler.
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Sustainability
Nordea recently gathered sustainability and audit experts from EY, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG for a panel discussion on CSRD reporting, sharing lessons from 2025 and practical advice for what comes next.
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Sustainability
Nordea and Caverion collaborate to promote and finance energy efficiency projects of buildings. The aim is to help companies identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, improve the energy efficiency of properties, and find the right investment solutions.
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Sector insights
The transition of Nordic commercial transport towards lower emissions is clearly underway, but it still lags passenger transport. Tightening regulation, low Nordic electricity prices and improving technology are pushing the sector toward electrification, despite significant investment requirements.
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Sustainability
As companies move towards a lower-carbon economy, many are asking what a climate transition plan looks like in practice. At Nordea, we support customers through dialogue, advice and financing solutions tailored to their needs.
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Sustainability
The European Commission has unveiled revisions to its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and launched an ambitious Electrification Action Plan. The reforms adjust decarbonisation timelines while extending support for industry investment, and set a target to double Europe’s electrification rate to 46% by 2040.
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