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

Oceans under pressure: Balancing fisheries, aquaculture and environmental resilience

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

Supporting Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s journey to net zero

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

Earning billions by tackling food waste

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

Nordea Life & Pension meets climate targets and sets new ones for 2030

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

Emissions from lending cut by more than one third

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 maintains position in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

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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Sector insights

Nordic retail sector's climate transition: Challenges and opportunities

As Nordic retailers navigate the complex landscape of climate transition, they face both challenges and opportunities. From waste reduction to supply chain transparency, this article explores how the sector is adapting to new regulations, embracing technological innovations and responding to shifting consumer demands in pursuit of a more sustainable future.

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Sustainability

Powering the AI revolution: Opportunities for Nordic companies

Head of ESG Research in Nordea Equities, Marco Kisic, shares the findings from the latest analysis, “Powering the AI revolution,” including the outlook for data centres’ growth, their exponential increase in energy needs, key bottlenecks and the implications for Nordic companies.

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Sustainable finance

Leading the way in sustainable finance - Nordea wins 8 awards

Nordea's commitment to sustainable finance has once again earned recognition, with eight awards in Global Finance's 2025 Sustainable Finance Awards, including top rankings in global, regional and country categories.

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Sustainable banking

Will corporates stick to the 1.5°C goal?

While the highest ambitions of the Paris Agreement seem increasingly difficult to meet in the current global political landscape, there is still progress to be found. Three of our sustainability experts discuss the impact of the US election and COP29 and what it will mean for the transition plans many Nordic companies are working with.

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Nordea

Nordea to donate EUR 200,000 to research with focus on biodiversity impact in the Nordic countries

Nordea’s donation will support the University of Jyväskylä four-year research programme in developing open-access methods for assessing the biodiversity footprint of economic activities.

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Sustainability

How the multimillion dollar company will turn sustainability into business

DLVRY saw the light of day in 2021 and already generates revenue of close to four billion Norwegian kroner (more than 360 million US dollars). One of the secrets lies in local roots and focus on sustainability, combined with favourable financing solutions such as sustainability-linked loans.

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