Luxembourg, LU, 24 March, 2025 – In line with new European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines, Nordea Asset Management (NAM) has added – or kept -“Sustainable” in the names of 17 Nordea 1 SICAV funds. All Nordea 1 sustainable products commit to a minimum of 50% allocation to sustainable investments and adhere to Paris-Aligned Benchmark exclusions. Since NAM funds already uphold a high standard of sustainability, only minimal changes were needed to comply with the directive.

The new ESMA guidelines categorize ESG-related terms into six distinct groups—Sustainability, Impact, Environmental, Transition, Social, and Governance—and require funds using these terms to meet strict criteria. Currently, NAM offers 20 Nordea 1 SICAV funds that meet ESMA’s criteria as “sustainable”.

Within that group, NAM’s flagship ESG STARS equity and fixed income range, which launched its first solution in 2011, is fully aligned to ESMA’s guidelines. Hence, all 13 products in the range will include ‘Sustainable’ in their names 1 and remain suitable building blocks for sustainable portfolios.

Additionally, NAM currently offers a broad range of funds aligned with other ESMA categories, e.g. the Nordea 1 – Global Climate Transition Engagement Fund (celebrating its 3-years anniversary in April 2025), the Nordea 1 – European High Yield Sustainable Stars Bond Fund (which recently surpassed €1.5 bn in AUM), and the award-winning Nordea 1 – Global Impact Fund, to name a few.

“We see a lot of movement in the responsible investment space right now, with several players reconsidering their commitments to ESG. Our dedication to sustainability has always been at the heart of Nordea Asset Management’s mission. Our alignment with ESMA’s new guidelines underscores our ongoing dedication to delivering clear, transparent, and effective RI solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.”

Nils Bolmstrand, CEO of Nordea Asset Management

With over 30 years of Responsible Investment leadership, NAM offers clients world-class solutions and expertise in the sustainable investment space. Alignment with ESMA guidelines is further confirmation of NAM’s ongoing commitment to deliver returns and responsibility.*