Sustainability

In focus

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Sustainable transition

As a bank, we are committed to supporting our corporate clients’ transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. We have a 2030 target of reducing the emissions across our lending and investment portfolios by 40-50%. By supporting our clients’ transition through financing and advising, we can have the biggest positive impact.

Sustainable funding

Promoting businesses and innovations with sustainable solutions of energy and infrastructure is a priority in our investment and lending policies and guidelines. The Nordea Green Bond and Sustainable-linked loan funding framework represent a further step in our effort to incorporate environmental considerations in our core operations.

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Tesla is one of our long-term engagements

In our work to engage with companies as shareholders, Tesla is a one of them. It is an interesting and challenging company from an ESG engagement perspective and some of the issues we have raised with Tesla range from labour rights, to the size of Tesla CEOs pay package.

17-12-2021

Our sustainability targets

Our work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our long-term goal is to become a net-zero bank by 2050, this is supported by mid- and short-term goals you can read about here.

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10-03-2021

Nordea in society

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.

26-04-2021

Preventing financial crime

We take our responsibility towards society and customers seriously. Over the years, we have built up strong defences to prevent our products and services from being used for unlawful purposes.