Sustainability
Nordic real estate faces challenges and opportunities in transforming existing buildings into greener assets. Ebba Ramel and Mons Lunde, part of the ESG Sector Analysis Team at Nordea, outline how developing credible transition plans is not only reducing buildings’ environmental impact but also making them more attractive for investors and banks.
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Sustainability
Climate change has dominated corporate sustainability efforts for years. Now biodiversity is rapidly climbing the agenda. Discover how companies and financial institutions are navigating this complex new terrain.
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Sustainable finance
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.
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Sustainable banking
Nordea participated in EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall’s high-level roundtable on nature credits. As these types of credit instruments are gaining traction, Nordea sees it as a natural step to participate in the development of a potential tool to reverse the trends of biodiversity loss.
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Sustainability
Discover how Nordea’s “Deposit with Climate Focus” product allows businesses to include a sustainability agenda in their cash management activities. Learn about this new offering, now available in Finland after its success in Sweden and Norway.
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Sustainability
The Nordic forestry sector plays a significant role in Europe’s green transition, but potentially faces complex sustainability challenges. Senior ESG Analyst Samuel Pendergraph explains how regulatory pressures within forestry are creating supply tensions for companies navigating within the EU and abroad.
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Sustainability
The global shipping industry is navigating significant change, driven by environmental regulations, technological advancements and geopolitical challenges. This article lays out the key trends shaping the future of the sector and its sustainable transition.
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Sustainability
The European Commission's "Simplification Omnibus" package aims to streamline sustainability reporting and boost competitiveness for EU companies. This article examines the proposed changes to the EU Taxonomy requirements and their potential impact on corporate disclosure practices and data availability.
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Sustainability
The EU's Clean Industrial Deal marks a significant shift in strategy, from a stick to a carrot approach, writes Nordea Equities’ Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic. With a focus on boosting European cleantech and protecting heavy industry, the plan introduces a range of initiatives to stimulate demand, increase investments and lower energy costs.
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Sustainability
As oceans warm and marine ecosystems face unprecedented threats, the aquaculture and fishing industries navigate a complex landscape of environmental challenges and evolving regulations. This article lays out the key factors shaping the sector’s sustainable transition.
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Sustainable finance
Discover how shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen is charting a course to net-zero emissions by 2040. From alternative fuels to wind-powered vessels, learn about their innovative sustainability initiatives and how Nordea supports their green and sustainability-linked financing strategy.
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Sustainable finance
As Nordic retailers navigate the complex landscape of climate transition, they face both challenges and opportunities. From waste reduction to supply chain transparency, this article explores how the sector is adapting to new regulations, embracing technological innovations and responding to shifting consumer demands in pursuit of a more sustainable future.
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