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Sustainability

Biodiversity: The next frontier in corporate 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

Nordea ready with criteria for biodiversity financing

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 invited to the EU Commission roundtable on nature credits

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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Sustainable banking

Why do banks focus on biodiversity?

Productive and stable economies are dependent on sufficient natural resources and well-functioning ecosystems. In this explainer we dive into why biodiversity has become increasingly important to banks and the role it plays in our own sustainability strategy.

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Sustainability

Encouraging businesses to invest in climate action through deposits

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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Anja Hannerz

Sustainable banking

Consistent sustainability progress in a changing geopolitical landscape

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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Sustainability

Nordic forestry at a crossroads: Balancing growth and climate goals

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

Charting a sustainable course: Key trends in global shipping

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

EU Omnibus: What it means for Taxonomy reporting

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

Clean Industrial Deal: EU sustainability strategy from stick to carrot

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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