Our differences make us better

At Nordea, our employees come from more than 100 countries and have an age span of over half a century. Having diverse teams helps us bring more perspectives to the table which is boosting innovation, creativity, decision-making and better customer experiences. 

We know that our differences are a great asset, benefiting both customers and our workplace. That’s why we aim to ensure that equality as a fundamental human right and equal opportunities to succeed are embedded in our business. In our experience, equality and inclusion make us much better equipped to truly understand our customers’ unique needs and situations.  

One of the areas we focus on is gender balance. We’re committed to strengthening the gender balance at all levels of the company. In 2024 we reached 40% representation of women at the top three leadership levels combined for the second year in a row, bringing us in line with our long-term target. 

Another key focus for us is ensuring fair and equal pay. Gender pay gaps are regularly reviewed and addressed, supporting progress towards pay equity across the company. Our ambition is to close the pay gap between women and men in equivalent roles by the end of 2026. 

As the largest financial services group in the Nordics, our success is built on our strong values and inclusive culture. Our diversity and inclusion efforts also embrace, for example, cultural diversity, age diversity, LGBTQ+ representation and neurodiversity. We are constantly developing our people processes to ensure equal opportunities. Diversity enriches our everyday lives: we’re challenged, we learn new skills and we gain new experience.

In our digital customer solutions we also recognise the importance of inclusion. We strive every day to make our products and services available and accessible to our customers on equal terms, based on their specific needs and circumstances. As part of our community engagement, we teach financial and digital skills to young people, the elderly and other citizens who might need help navigating daily banking tasks on the computer or mobile.  
 

Below, you can find more examples of how we work with inclusion at Nordea: