Sustainable banking

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.

Climate experts Stefan Henningsson and Matti Kahra

Sustainable banking

Nordea’s climate experts on what to expect from COP27

This year the UN climate summit, COP27 will be held amid rocketing energy and food prices and overall difficult geopolitical circumstances. We have interviewed Nordea’s climate experts Stefan Henningsson and Matti Kahra on what they expect will be the outcome.

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Sustainability

Nordea comments on report about lending to fossil fuel companies

Fair Finance Guide has published a critical report on Swedish banks’ lending to companies operating in the Arctic. The report was referred to in an article in Aftonbladet on 3 October 2022.

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Sustainable banking

What's your sustainability profile?

The new MiFID II regulation will not bring big changes to Nordea’s investment advice, but will hopefully give the customer an even better opportunity to consider sustainable alternatives, according to Kerstin Lysholm from Nordea’s Investment Center.

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Active ownership

Responsibility is all about taking action

In 2021 Nordea’s ESG experts engaged in more than 1,000 dialogues with companies in the name of Nordea’s funds. The dialogues were held to address issues such as climate change, human rights and governance.

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Diversity & inclusion

Vibrant, inclusive and lots of fun: Nordea proudly partners with Pride

Already now many volunteers from Nordea are preparing activities and parades. Colleagues from all over Nordea will march under the Nordea flag, not only to celebrate diversity but also to send an important signal that Nordea is an inclusive workplace. 

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Sustainable banking

How to invest in a fossil-free future

The interest for climate-aware investments has increased hugely during the past years and has led to a broader investment offering. But it can still be fairly difficult for an investor to understand how an investment alternative marketed as fossil-free could help combat climate change.

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Sustainable finance

What are green bonds?

Green bonds are bonds where the money from the bonds are earmarked for green purposes such as financing renewable energy projects, electric vehicles or energy efficient building loans to consumers or businesses.

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Active ownership

Neste – on a transformation journey

An oil company included in funds aiming to support more sustainable future might sound controversial. A Nordea fund manager and a ESG-analyst discuss the case of Neste and the company's net zero ambition.

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Diversity & inclusion

A workplace where everyone can be themselves

Nordea is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and included. One step towards this commitment is the introduction of a guideline for transgender support.

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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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Diversity & inclusion

Finance leaders reflect on the gender gap and how to close it

The 2022 SHE Conference brought together Nordea’s Philip Asp and the International Finance Corporation’s Denise Odaro for a candid discussion on gender equality and the financial industry.

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Active ownership

What is active ownership?

Active ownership is when shareholders engage in a company they have invested in to influence the company’s strategy and actions. It is a method often used in responsible investing to directly influence a company’s decisions.

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