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Sustainable banking

Nordea becomes the first Nordic bank to issue a green bond under the EU Green Bond Standard

As one of Europe’s leading issuers of sustainable bonds, Nordea is the first Nordic bank to issue a green bond under the EU Green Bond Standard.

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The EU Green Bond Standard represents the highest benchmark in the market for green bonds. It establishes stricter governance requirements, full alignment with the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities, and enhanced transparency through robust reporting obligations.

By adopting this standard, we reinforce our strategic sustainability priorities and respond to growing investor demand for transparent and credible sustainable investment products. In recent years we have seen a significant increase in the uptake of our sustainability offering, driven by customer demand and the strengthening of our product range, advice and engagement.

"The EU Green Bond Standard sets a new level of integrity in the green bond market. By issuing an EU Green Bond, we support the transition to a more sustainable economy, provide investors with trusted products, and continue to strengthen our position as a leading issuer of sustainable bonds among European banks," says Petra Mellor, Head of Bank Debt, Long-Term Funding.

The proceeds from the bond will be used to refinance a portfolio of financial assets consisting of taxonomy-aligned retail mortgages that support energy-efficient housing.

More about the EU Green Bond Standard

The EU Green Bond Standard is a voluntary framework introduced by the EU to set the highest benchmark for green bonds. It requires full alignment with the EU Taxonomy, strict governance and external verification. These measures enhance transparency and credibility, ensuring that bond proceeds are used for projects with genuine environmental benefits.

In September 2025 the Kingdom of Denmark became the first sovereign issuer to launch a European Green Government Bond under the standard, and Nordea served as joint bookrunner on the issuance due to our expertise in the field. 

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