Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) is the asset management unit of Norway’s central bank, mandated to manage the Government Pension Fund Global, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund. As one of the world’s largest institutional investors, NBIM invests globally across equities, fixed income, real estate and renewable infrastructure, and practices active ownership through voting and engagement with portfolio companies.
In the context of the chemical industry, NBIM holds positions in numerous publicly listed chemicals, materials and related companies worldwide. Its stewardship priorities—covering climate risk, decarbonization, biodiversity, human rights, board governance and capital allocation—inform its voting and engagement, potentially shaping corporate strategy, transparency and sustainability performance across the sector. NBIM’s long-term, diversified mandate and governance framework aim to safeguard and build financial value for future generations while promoting well-functioning markets.