Nordea launches its own ESG ratings for Nordic companies
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Insights Nordea launches its own ESG ratings for Nordic companies 01-10-2020 The ratings system caters to a variety of investment strategies, allowing investors to tailor the output for their specific preferences. Marco Kisic, Nordea’s Head of ESG Research, explains the ins and o
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