Nordic Climate Finance Summit

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Session Overview

This session examines how Norway can effectively channel climate finance into tangible corporate climate action, moving beyond pledges to implementation. With $4+ trillion in annual global investment needed and Norway's unique position as both an oil-rich nation and climate leader, the focus is on practical pathways including strategic M&A, innovative financing mechanisms, and sector-specific scaling strategies that drive measurable environmental impact while leveraging Norway's sovereign wealth fund expertise and Nordic sustainability leadership.

Key Discussion Points

Strategic M&A for Climate
How can Norwegian companies and the Government Pension Fund Global leverage mergers and acquisitions to rapidly acquire clean technology capabilities, integrate sustainable supply chains, and accelerate decarbonization at scale across Nordic and international markets?

Innovative Finance Tools
What financing mechanisms from Norway's sovereign wealth fund expertise to sustainability-linked instruments, green bonds, and carbon markets are most effective at incentivizing corporate climate action in the Nordic context?

Sector-Specific Scaling
How do tailored approaches differ across Norway's key industries, from offshore wind and maritime decarbonization to sustainable aquaculture and forest-based solutions, and what works best for each sector?

Climate-Smart Deal Making
What M&A frameworks can Norwegian investors use to prioritize climate impact alongside returns, including ESG due diligence practices refined through Nordic sustainability leadership and oil fund divestment strategies?

Measurement & Accountability
How can Norway's transparent governance standards create robust monitoring systems to track real-world emissions reductions and ensure accountability across both organic initiatives and M&A-driven climate strategies?

Takeaways

• Practical frameworks for Norwegian companies to use strategic M&A for accelerating corporate decarbonization and clean technology adoption, leveraging sovereign wealth fund insights
• Proven innovative financing mechanisms that bridge the gap between climate commitments and measurable action, drawing on Nordic financial expertise and oil fund divestment strategies
• Industry-specific strategies for scaling climate solutions across Norway's key sectors including offshore wind, maritime, aquaculture, and forestry
• Due diligence and deal structuring approaches that embed climate impact into corporate transactions, informed by Norwegian ESG leadership and transparency standards
• Measurement systems that ensure accountability and track real-world environmental outcomes, building on Norway's governance expertise and commitment to climate transparency

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