Nordic Investment Bank

International financial institution of the Nordic and Baltic countries

NIB finances projects that strengthen competitiveness and enhance the environment. The Bank offers long-term loans and guarantees on competitive market terms to its clients in the private and public sectors. NIB focuses in particular on four sectors:

• energy; 
• the environment; 
• transport, logistics and communications; 
• innovation.

Projects considered for financing are viewed from a sustainable growth perspective. NIB analyses both their direct and indirect impact on competitiveness and the environment.

NIB is an international financial institution owned by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. The Bank has lending operations both in and outside its member countries.

NIB acquires the funds for its lending by borrowing on the international capital markets. NIB's bonds enjoy the highest possible credit rating.