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.
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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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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Sustainability
Will the EU elections derail the Green Deal?
With the far right making gains in the recent EU elections, questions have arisen about the impact on the Green Deal, the set of policies designed to make the EU climate neutral by 2050. Marco Kisic, Head of ESG Research, shares what to expect.
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Sustainable banking
Nordea elected to the Steering Group of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Anja Hannerz, Head of Group Sustainability, and Peter Sandahl, Head of Climate and Environment, have been elected to the Steering Group of the UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).
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Nordea On Your Mind: Nordic sustainability champions
How did the Nordic region become a sustainability powerhouse in the corporate world? The Nordea On Your Mind team takes a deep dive into the topic of sustainability in the Nordics in their latest report. Discover how the Nordic corporate sector is punching above its weight, and why we believe sustainability is here to stay.
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Sustainability
CSRD, CSDDD, ETS, CBAM – 4 EU sustainability regulations that will shape companies’ business models
The coming years will see a significant ramp up in the scope and ambition of EU regulation on sustainability. Four far-reaching regulations - the CSRD, CSDDD, ETS and CBAM - have the potential to reshape corporate strategies and business models. Explore the effects of these regulations and their implications for the business landscape.
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Sustainable finance
Swedish billion kronor investment in climate-neutral steel and pulp input
Lime is a component in steelmaking and the production of paper pulp. It’s also used in everything from paint to water purification. Unfortunately, lime is also a real climate culprit. SMA Mineral in Värmland will change this with new technology, 10 billion kronor and Nordea as a partner.
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Sustainable finance
Nordic companies’ EU Taxonomy alignment on the rise
Nordic companies have reported their EU Taxonomy numbers for 2023, and Nordea's ESG Research team has analysed the results. While average revenue alignment for companies increased from 7.5% to 8.0%, we still see upside potential for several sectors.
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Sustainability
Companies report on four new EU Taxonomy objectives: water, pollution, biodiversity and circularity
EU companies recently reported their alignment with the EU Taxonomy for the second year in a row. For the first time, they also reported their eligibility under four new environmental objectives: water, pollution, biodiversity and circularity. The results bode well for companies' overall Taxonomy alignment numbers next year, according to Nordea's ESG Research team.
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