Sustainability

In focus

Consistent sustainability progress in a changing geopolitical landscape

Sustainable banking

Our latest data shows consistent progress towards our sustainability targets. Looking ahead Nordea continues to focus on supporting an orderly transition in the short and long term in the best interests of society and our customers, explains Head of Group Sustainability Anja Hannerz in an interview.

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Emissions from lending cut by more than one third

Sustainable banking

Nordea is on track in reducing emissions from its lending portfolio. With a 36% reduction we’re closing in on our 2030 target for the lending portfolio. Furthermore, we continue to support the transition. Since 2022 Nordea has facilitated more than EUR 185bn in sustainable financing, well on track to meet its 2025 target of more than EUR 200bn.

Driving human rights performance is about pushing for the right data

In our work as active owners, meaning asset managers, we see how timely and adequate information in regards to material ESG (environmental, social and governance) risks is key for a responsible investor. We also join forces with others to push for change.

Our sustainability targets

17-12-2021

Our work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our long-term goal is to become a net-zero bank by 2050. To achieve this and to be an even more sustainable bank than we are today, we have fully integrated sustainability into our business strategy, this is supported by mid- and short-term goals you can read about here.

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Nordea in society

10-03-2021

For us, social responsibility means caring – about individuals, businesses and society. We believe that financial skills is a cornerstone of a good life and supporting people in their financial skills and encouraging them to start businesses, are two ways of promoting wellbeing in society.

Security for your money

12-11-2024

Developing our systems, that is, our payment systems, apps and online bank that our customers use every day is our top priority. We develop the systems to constantly meet our customers’ needs and changed behavior. Also, we protect against cyber attacks, detect fraud and generally safeguard our customers from financial crime.