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.

Sustainable banking

The three most important takeaways from the COP28 meeting

COP28 ended this week with a compromise text on fossil fuel, consensus on a renewables and energy efficiency target and progress on a loss and damage fund. Nordea’s sustainability expert Thina Saltvedt reflects on the outcome of the COP28 meeting.

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Sustainable banking

Nordea’s new progress report on climate actions and targets

Today we have published our new progress report “Climate actions and targets for the lending portfolio ”. The report addresses the climate actions we take for the sectors where we have set targets in line with our commitment to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).

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Responsible investments

Nordea in dialogue with companies about PFAS phase-out

As a responsible investor Nordea has joined the Investor Initiative on Hazardous Chemicals (IIHC) where over 50 asset managers are trying to impact companies to phase out the use of hazardous chemicals.

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Sustainability

Three decisions that will make COP28 a success

Decision-makers from 200 nations will gather at the UN climate change conference in Dubai to discuss actions needed to bring the world in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Nordea’s sustainability expert Thina Saltvedt reflects on the agenda and on what to expect from this year’s COP.

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Sustainable banking

“Action on climate and nature must go hand in hand”

Today the United Nations Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) publishes the first industry guidance on biodiversity where Nordea has been part of the working group. In this connection Nordea publishes its first thematic guideline on biodiversity.

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Sustainable banking

Anja Hannerz joins the Banking Board of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative

The UNEP Finance Initiative brings together a large network of banks, insurers and investors that collectively works across the financial system for more sustainable economies and for giving their customers more sustainable choices.

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Sustainable banking

Nordea sets sector targets for power production and agriculture

The new sector targets are important tools in reducing carbon emissions across Nordea’s lending portfolio and in supporting our customers in two sectors that are crucial for a net-zero future.

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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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Sustainable banking

What is responsible investing?

What does it mean to invest responsibly? There are several strategies to consider and combine if you are an investor with focus on responsible investing in addition to a profitable return.

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Responsible investments

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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Sustainable banking

Nordea best ranked among Nordic peers in Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Ratings

Morningstar Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Ratings are considered by the global investor community to be the most important assessment of a company’s management of environmental, social and governance risks.

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Sustainable banking

Nordea expert joins core team to develop new climate accounting standards

A global team of 15 experts from significant banks, investors and insurance companies has been formed to lead the development of new climate accounting standards for the financial industry.

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