Sustainability is about balancing the environmental, societal and governance factors of development to ensure that we meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sector insights
Powering the transition: The key role of energy efficiency in real estate
In the transition to a sustainable future, the real estate sector is a crucial player. ESG Sector Analyst Mons Lunde explores how energy efficiency is reshaping the industry and creating new opportunities for developers and owners of real estate.
Sustainability in real estate: Insights from Sweden’s Almedalen Week
Nordea’s Lead ESG Analyst Ebba Ramel shares key insights from Almedalen Week 2025. Learn about the latest trends in sustainable real estate, from circularity and climate adaptation to social sustainability and emerging risks, gleaned from expert sessions and client discussions at Sweden’s premier political forum.
Nordea expands EIF guarantee to Denmark, offering €560 million boost for Nordic SMEs
Nordea has expanded its guarantee agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF), providing increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Nordic region. The enhanced financing arrangement now includes Denmark, alongside Finland, Sweden and Norway.
E-commerce growth in retail: The transparency challenge with chemicals and materials
As e-commerce transforms retail, new business models such as dropshipping introduce fresh challenges in product quality control and regulatory compliance. Explore how the industry is navigating the complex landscape of chemical regulations and materials transparency in an increasingly digital and cross-border marketplace.
From compliance to competitiveness: Sustainability’s strategic role in the Nordic capital goods sector
In a world of shifting regulations and market dynamics, Nordic industrial companies are uniquely positioned to turn sustainablility challenges into strategic advantages. Discover how embracing sustainability can drive innovation, resilience and long-term competitiveness in the consumer durables and capital goods sectors.
Green transition: Progress and challenges in a shifting global landscape
The green transition is progressing in an unstable global situation. In Finland and more widely in Nordics, emissions are decreasing, but global emissions continue to rise. A contrast in transition pace has emerged between Europe and the United States, highlighting divergent political climates.
Growing a sustainable food system – the role of agriculture
Discover how the Nordic agricultural sector is adapting to meet environmental challenges through regulations, cutting-edge technologies and shifting consumer trends. Senior ESG Analyst Torkild Dalgaard lays out the key drivers shaping the future of sustainable food production in the region and beyond.
Helping small businesses take the first step on their climate transition journey
At Nordea, we support small and medium sized enterprises to future-proof their business through customer dialogues and our collaboration with SME Climate Hub providing the tools and knowledge needed to turn ambitions into climate action.
How do we as a large financial institution work with sustainability and how will we meet our target to become a net-zero emissions bank by 2050 at the latest? These topics were on the agenda when Nordea attended the Ülemiste City Future Forum to share experience and thoughts on sustainability with 400 leaders.
Top environmental trends in Nordic real estate: from green to green transition
Nordic real estate faces challenges and opportunities in transforming existing buildings into greener assets. Ebba Ramel and Mons Lunde, part of the ESG Sector Analysis Team at Nordea, outline how developing credible transition plans is not only reducing buildings’ environmental impact but also making them more attractive for investors and banks.
Social impact investing is when you as an investor choose your investments with the intention of generating measurable, beneficial social effects in addition to financial gains.
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.