Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)
The international financial institution of the Nordic and Baltic countries
NIB is an international financial institution owned by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.
NIB’s vision is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic–Baltic region. NIB’s mission is to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of the region.
NIB offers sustainable long-term lending to both the public and private sectors on competitive market terms. Our financing complements other available funding sources and crowds in additional investments. All financing is assessed for its impact and undergoes sustainability and ESG reviews.
NIB acquires the funds for its lending by borrowing on the international capital markets. NIB’s bonds enjoy the highest possible credit rating.
NIB strengthens regional competitiveness by financing:
- innovation and technological progress
- infrastructure
- human capital and equal socioeconomic opportunities
- market efficiency and business environment
NIB’s sustainability financing focuses on:
- climate change mitigation and adaptation
- sustainable use and protection of water resources
- transition to a circular economy
- pollution prevention
- restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems
NIB supports the resilience of the region by financing:
- critical infrastructure and energy security
- resilient supply chains and resource availability
- defence and security capabilities
- space and cyber security