Last year, Danske Bank arranged green bonds issuance worth DKK 42billion, which is more than any other Nordic bank. This makes Danske Bank a market leader in a region that is already the world leader in this area.

The Nordic countries had a roller coaster year in 2020 with spikes and falls of infections rates and economic output. But the suffering has been less severe than elsewhere, and the outlook has improved. Eficient vaccines and a Brexit trade deal reduces economic uncertainty while trade wars now look more unlikely under a coming Joe Biden-presidency in the US.

Danske Bank co-finances a new research project at Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, which will contribute to the fight against financial crime. The aim is to gain more knowledge about the fight against money laundering, among other things, in order to strengthen the efforts in this area.

More than 900 employees from across Danske Bank volunteered during 2020, despite difficulties caused by restrictions and the corona pandemic.

The partnership is the latest step in Danske Bank’s aspiration to assist its business customers in more ways than just banking.

In recognition of Danske Bank’s efforts to deliver customer centric solutions via new channels, the bank has just received the award ‘Best Open Banking Initiative’ by Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards.

Danske Bank has now taken the step to phase out existing payment cards and replace them with new more eco-friendly payment cards made from 86% recycled plastic. This initiative is just one example of how Danske Bank is working to integrate sustainability wherever possible.