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
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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Sustainable finance
You might have come across the term “green loans” and wondered how financing can be categorised based on its environmental features. In this short explainer, we examine the mechanisms behind this type of loan.
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Sustainable transition
A new survey from Nordea shows that Nordic businesses continue to express firm commitment to climate transition. Our Business Banking Customer Sustainability Survey identifies three key findings that highlight the maturity and determination of Nordic businesses’ approach to sustainability transformation.
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Sustainability
Nature credits are market-based instruments designed to create economic incentives for conservation, restoration and sustainable management of natural resources. In practice, this means that when a company, an organisation or a government buys a credit, the money is used to fund projects that benefit nature.
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Sustainable finance
Our commitment to sustainable finance has once again earned recognition, with five awards in Global Finance’s 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards, including top rankings in our four Nordic home markets plus a first place on sustainability transparency in Western Europe.
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Sustainable transition
Following our progress in climate risk management over the past years, we have updated our sector target to further reduce financed emissions from oil and gas extraction.
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Sustainable finance
Nordea’s Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Financing initiative supports pioneering clean energy ventures, from the world’s first commercial e-methanol plant to offshore wind, solar parks and digital infrastructure.
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Sustainability
Two decades ago, China saw in the energy transition the opportunity to leapfrog into a new technology era. We examine the scale of China's efforts, and explore what policies the EU could adopt in a scenario of increased trade assertiveness.
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Business growth
Nordea has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) for several years to strengthen the growth and competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses in the Nordic region. The EIF guarantee helped UpCloud access financing for projects that promote sustainability and innovation.
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Sustainable finance
More and more SMEs are taking advantage of our loan guarantee agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to secure favourable financing for energy renovations and other sustainable investments in their businesses.
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Sustainability
Nordea and the University of Jyväskylä will continue the four-year research programme launched in 2025, focusing on developing methods for assessing the biodiversity footprint of economic activities. In addition to the 200,000 euros donated, Nordea has now made a further donation of 50,000 euros.
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Sustainable finance
The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited revision to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), with new categories, thresholds and a focus on measurable indicators.
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