We want to become a bank with net zero emissions by 2050, and we always focus on accelerating our customers’ transition through our support and offerings.
Sustainability
Nordea donates further EUR 50,000 to the University of Jyväskylä
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.
Nordea recognised as climate transition leader in new Morningstar Sustainalytics report
Morningstar Sustainalytics has recently published a new report identifying companies that are taking steps to reduce emissions, set actionable targets and implement good governance practices. Nordea is highlighted for its significant progress in reducing emissions and its comprehensive climate targets.
Nordea at the forefront of joint investor appeal to the EU
Nordea Asset Management is part of a coalition of 44 institutional investors and asset managers urging EU decision-makers to uphold the EU's methane emissions regulation.
Nature credits – Nordea’s perspectives on an evolving market
The growing global focus on nature loss presents both challenges and opportunities for the financial sector. As more nature-positive solutions are requested, Nordea has been actively exploring the emerging nature credit market – a trading system for positive biodiversity impacts.
ESG is used as a model for investing and screening. ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. This is also called sustainability in many cases.
Sustainability-linked loan helps Ponsse to focus on environment and worker safety
Ponsse, a leading forest machine manufacturer, has reinforced its commitment to environment and workers safety by refinancing its sustainability-linked loan with Nordea.
We have achieved one of our key sustainability targets six months ahead of schedule as we have facilitated more than EUR 200bn in financing for our customers’ sustainability-related activities.
Nordea in the driver’s seat in nature-related risk management
Nordea is a frontrunner in addressing nature-related risks and opportunities, according to the second annual Nature Survey conducted by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The survey places Nordea near or at the top in nearly all six maturity model categories and second overall.
Helping small businesses take the first step on their climate transition journey
At Nordea, we support small and medium sized enterprises to future-proof their business through customer dialogues and our collaboration with SME Climate Hub providing the tools and knowledge needed to turn ambitions into climate action.
How do we as a large financial institution work with sustainability and how will we meet our target to become a net-zero emissions bank by 2050 at the latest? These topics were on the agenda when Nordea attended the Ülemiste City Future Forum in Estonia to share experience and thoughts on sustainability with 400 leaders.
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.
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.