Investors

Our triple-A credit rating is built on strong ownership and solid financial performance

We are an established supranational issuer with a global investor base. NIB’s bonds offer a long-term investment opportunity in a stable, highly rated name. Our environmental issuance allows you to channel your investments towards sustainable growth.

FUNDING PROGRAMME for 2025
EUR8–9billion
TOTAL ENVIROMENTAL ISSUANCE
EUR10+billion
Liquidity buffer
EUR16.2billion
Currency distribution
Debt in20+currencies
Varying bond maturities
2–20years

Why invest in NIB?

Our triple-A credit rating has been assigned by S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s uninterruptedly since NIB was first rated in the early 1980s. The Bank’s proven track record in sustainability matters makes our issuer profile attractive for ESG investors.

S&P Global Ratings latest analysis

Moody's latest credit opinion

Our strong liquidity position, asset liability management methods and risk management tools make NIB a sound investment. We issue bonds in different amounts and currencies, and with different maturities and structures. By connecting their capital with productivity gains and environmental benefits, our investors contribute to a prosperous and sustainable Nordic–Baltic region.

About us

Our mission is to finance projects that improve productivity and benefit the environment of the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Our impact

NIB discloses impact of its financed projects and internal operations.

ESG library

We are committed to continuously develop and report the environmental, social and governance factors of our operations.

Integrity & Compliance

Good governance, transparency and accountability are essential for sustainable finance.

Independent ESG data and research providers assess our policies and activities, providing unsolicited ratings. These evaluations help us track performance and pinpoint areas for improvement.

ISS

ISS ESG has rated over 12,500 issuers for sustainable investment policies. In March 2024, ISS provided NIB with a “Prime C” ESG Corporate Rating.

MSCI

An MSCI ESG Rating is designed to measure a company’s resilience to long-term, industry material environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks. In June 2024, MSCI reaffirmed NIB’s ESG Rating of AAA.

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Sustainalytics

Sustainalytics is a leading independent provider of ESG and corporate governance ratings, research and analysis. In December 2024, Sustainalytics gave NIB an ESG Risk Rating of 6.4 (negligible risk).

INVESTORS

Funding highlights

Our primary source of funding is through the issuance of bonds in the main financial markets globally. For 2025, our funding programme is EUR 8–9 billion.

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