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Supporting Sustainable Growth

Tomorrow's economy depends on modernizing markets today.
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Building a Trusted Ecosystem

Several factors have converged to kindle growth and interest in sustainable investments, from carbon removal technologies and ESG initiatives to global climate goals and voluntary carbon markets. We’re committed to supporting the burgeoning sustainable investments ecosystem by delivering standardization, access and efficiency. 

Our Vision

The world is at a pivotal point in its fight against climate change and we’re pushing for progress on a number of fronts. Nasdaq is in a unique position linking markets, investors, corporations and financial market infrastructures (FMIs). 

Markets

Carbon credits are a fast-growing asset class but markets themselves are experiencing associated growing pains. We understand the importance of not only market efficiency, but trust, transparency and integrity: pillars that underpin our operations and which we’re bringing to carbon markets for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Standards

Building on industry standards will be crucial to cementing sustainable investments as appealing, accessible assets. Not only does standardization help drive market efficiency but it also helps climate removal projects access a deeper global pool of capital of financing.

Leadership

The world needs leaders to pave the way forward. We’re taking action on a number of fronts to demonstrate climate leadership by example, ideally lifting the industry and helping others bring attention to their sustainable investments or green business models.

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Listen to Our Thoughts on Sustainable Markets

Fredrik Ekström, Head of Nasdaq Stockholm and Chairman Puro.earth, discusses the opportunity for carbon credits.   
Transforming the Capital Markets of Tomorrow

Nasdaq's Accelerated Path to the Cloud

For the past 50 years, Nasdaq has strived to reimagine markets to realize the potential of tomorrow. With disruption in our DNA, we view technology as the conduit to greater opportunities, everywhere.

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What Nasdaq is Doing?

We’re in a pivotal position to help nurture growth and solidify mature markets with our trusted infrastructure technology that supports price discovery, transparency and standardization. We’re also committed to industry leadership that advocates for sustainable investment and modernization to drive equitable economic opportunity. 

Puro.earth

In 2021, we acquired a majority stake in Puro.earth, a carbon crediting platform and registry. Together, we’re investing in and building a more transparent and credible carbon market

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Carbon Market Infrastructure

We provide carbon removal markets, voluntary carbon markets (VCMs), Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) Markets and registries with capabilities to efficiently and reliably trade, issue, settle and take custody of carbon credits.

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Sustainable Bond Listings

The Nasdaq Sustainable Debt Market lists green, social and sustainability bonds, as well as sustainability-linked bonds, that meet certain criteria to ensure high quality.

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Nasdaq Green Designation

The Nasdaq Green Designation is voluntary designations open companies listed on the Nasdaq Nordic markets that want to amplify transparency around their ESG priorities and operations.

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Meet Our Customers
Nasdaq Tech Spotlight: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is transforming the region's capital markets by integrating advanced technology with Nasdaq, creating a more innovative and efficient investment experience for all.
Jan 09, 2026
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How to Craft a Modernization Strategy for Market Infrastructure Unprecedented volume. Major disruptive events. New asset classes. The last few years have put a strain on market infrastructure operators. However, amid the challenges lies an opportunity to position for the future and improve operations via infrastructure modernization with cloud adoption as the foundation. Download the Whitepaper

Carbon Removals
Interview with Fredrik Ekström, Nasdaq's Head of Carbon Markets and Chariman of Puro.earth
Learn more about how we at Nasdaq are leveraging our market expertise to accelerate Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Through education and trusted infrastructure, we’re building carbon removal markets that are transparent, scalable, and impactful.
Dec 04, 2025
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Useful Resources

Learn More About Nasdaq's Modernization Journey

We’ve learned many lessons over our decades-long modernization journey and supporting next-gen markets that promote inclusive growth. These experiences have given us valuable insights to share with others working their way down the same path. Here are some educational and thought leadership resources that showcase our commitment to innovation and better capital markets for tomorrow.  
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Puro.earth. The World's Leading Carbon Removal Platform

Accelerating carbon removal globally and working together toward net zero.

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Marketplace Technology

Trading Technology for Carbon Credit Exchanges

Seamlessly match buyers and sellers of carbon credit assets.

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Corporate ESG Solutions

Make ESG a Competitive Differentiator

Helping companies of all ESG maturity levels through a unique combination of technology, tools, data, insights & capital market solutions.

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