ESG
Balancing the dilemmas of ESG
What can corporates do to balance the risks and opportunities that come with the transition to a new, sustainable economy? CEO Mads Nipper, SVP Minna Aila and CEO Frank Vang-Jensen discuss.
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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 comments on NGO report about lending and investments in fossil energy
The NGO BankTrack has released a report on Nordic banks’ lending and investments in fossil fuel companies. Nordea is mentioned in connection with companies in the report but is also highlighted as one of the main banks behind the decreasing trend in oil and gas financing and investments.
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Anja Lidgren Hannerz appointed Head of Group Sustainability
Anja Lidgren Hannerz has been appointed Head of Group Sustainability as of 9 November to lead the implementation of Nordea’s sustainability agenda across the bank.
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Sustainability
Thanks to Verde loan from Nordea, Jospak marks new chapter in limiting food plastic waste
Within the next eight years all plastic packaging in the EU must be recyclable – so we need solutions. With a Verde loan from Nordea, Jospak was able to finance new ecological premises to increase their production and accelerate the sustainable transition.
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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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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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