A deep dive on social debt: Formats and applications
The pandemic catalysed an explosion in issuance of social debt, most prominently by sovereign issuers. While the share of social bonds issued has now decreased as pandemic bonds are phased out, investor appetite for the new format remains. We explore how social issues can be integrated into existing debt formats and how they can differ in their application.
Inclusion of gas and nuclear in the EU taxonomy confirmed
In a controversial move, the European Commission has decided to include specific gas and nuclear activities in the list of sustainable investments covered by the EU taxonomy. Nordea's Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic explains what to expect.
The Kingdom of Denmark's first green bond auction in January drew strong investor demand and a large green bond premium, or "greenium," of 5 basis points. Our experts explain why.
Helping clients navigate the sustainable finance landscape
Nordea Sustainable Finance Advisory's Juho Maalahti is eager to help companies and investors tackle new challenges in the fast-developing world of sustainable finance.
Sustainable finance expert Isabella Frenning Willis has her eye on the targets
Isabella Frenning Willis, Nordea Sustainable Finance Advisory's Denmark lead, is focused on helping companies select material and ambitious targets for their sustainability-linked loans and bonds.
The European Commission this summer released its proposed voluntary standard for European green bonds. Now the European Central Bank argues that the standard should be made mandatory. Nordea’s Sustainable Finance Advisory team takes a closer look at the ECB’s view on risks, benefits and practical implementation.
Science Based Targets initiative launches new net-zero corporate standard
Net-zero commitments from companies have taken off in recent years. Now, the Science Based Targets initiative has launched a new science-based certification for those corporate targets. Can it make net-zero pledges more credible?
Raising awareness of sustainable financing options at COP26
Sustainable finance experts from Nordea, Ericsson and Credit Agricole CIB gathered at the virtual COP26 Backdoor to discuss the upsurge in sustainability-linked debt.
SFDR: What’s new in the updated Regulatory Technical Standards?
Updates to the SFDR Regulatory Technical Standards aim to strengthen disclosure requirements on financial market participants at the product level and detail alignment with environmental objectives under the EU taxonomy.