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The case for sustainability-conscious investing (a.k.a. “ESG”), particularly in the energy transition, is less cyclical than it may seem.

MainStreet Partners, a leading ESG and Sustainability data provider for top-tier investors and distributors, has named Nordea Asset Management “Best Asset Manager” at its 2026 ESG & Sustainability Champions Awards.

While US decarbonisation spending is moderate, we see significant growth in clean-energy investment over the coming decade due to the favourable economics of clean power.

Nordea Asset Management (NAM) is pleased to announce the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan (GPIF), one of the world’s largest institutional investors, has selected its BetaPlus Enhanced Global ex-Japan Equity Strategy for a portion of its global equity allocation.

Strategic autonomy is no longer aspirational for Europe; it is essential. The recently fractured global order has exposed Europe’s dependencies on US military support, Asian manufacturing, and Russian energy.

Emerging markets have long been overshadowed by the dominance of U.S. technology giants and a global preference for perceived safe-haven assets. Yet today, against a backdrop of a weakening U.S. dollar and rising uncertainty over American trade policy, they are reasserting themselves as a strategic option for investors seeking growth, diversification, and resilience.

Distinguished by its size, skill and strategy, NAM was a standout winner in the Covered Bond Investor of the Year category. GlobalCapital spoke to Henrik Stille, Head of Fixed Income Rates, about NAM’s approach.

As we enter the next phase of global decarbonisation, institutional investors are rethinking their strategies.