Sustainable banking
Understanding social impact investing
Social impact investing is when you as an investor choose your investments with the intention of generating measurable, beneficial social effects in addition to financial gains.
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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
Biodiversity: The next frontier in corporate sustainability
Climate change has dominated corporate sustainability efforts for years. Now biodiversity is rapidly climbing the agenda. Discover how companies and financial institutions are navigating this complex new terrain.
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Sustainable finance
Nordea ready with criteria for biodiversity financing
To expand our sustainable financing offering and advice we have recently updated our Green Funding Framework with more detailed information on how biodiversity projects can qualify for financing.
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Sustainable banking
Nordea invited to the EU Commission roundtable on nature credits
Nordea participated in EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall’s high-level roundtable on nature credits. As these types of credit instruments are gaining traction, Nordea sees it as a natural step to participate in the development of a potential tool to reverse the trends of biodiversity loss.
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Sustainable banking
Why do banks focus on biodiversity?
Productive and stable economies are dependent on sufficient natural resources and well-functioning ecosystems. In this explainer we dive into why biodiversity has become increasingly important to banks and the role it plays in our own sustainability strategy.
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Sustainability
Encouraging businesses to invest in climate action through deposits
Discover how Nordea’s “Deposit with Climate Focus” product allows businesses to include a sustainability agenda in their cash management activities. Learn about this new offering, now available in Finland after its success in Sweden and Norway.
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Sector insights
Nordic forestry at a crossroads: Balancing growth and climate goals
The Nordic forestry sector plays a significant role in Europe’s green transition, but potentially faces complex sustainability challenges. Senior ESG Analyst Samuel Pendergraph explains how regulatory pressures within forestry are creating supply tensions for companies navigating within the EU and abroad.
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Sector insights
Charting a sustainable course: Key trends in global shipping
The global shipping industry is navigating significant change, driven by environmental regulations, technological advancements and geopolitical challenges. This article lays out the key trends shaping the future of the sector and its sustainable transition.
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Sustainability
EU Omnibus: What it means for Taxonomy reporting
The European Commission's "Simplification Omnibus" package aims to streamline sustainability reporting and boost competitiveness for EU companies. This article examines the proposed changes to the EU Taxonomy requirements and their potential impact on corporate disclosure practices and data availability.
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Sustainability
Clean Industrial Deal: EU sustainability strategy from stick to carrot
The EU's Clean Industrial Deal marks a significant shift in strategy, from a stick to a carrot approach, writes Nordea Equities’ Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic. With a focus on boosting European cleantech and protecting heavy industry, the plan introduces a range of initiatives to stimulate demand, increase investments and lower energy costs.
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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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