Nord Drivesystems has been awarded the silver sustainability certificate from EcoVadis, achieving 68 out of 100 points in the assessment. This marks an improvement over previous years, placing the company well above the industry average.
“In the combined assessment, we rank among the top four percent of the manufacturer group assessed by EcoVadis,” said Jörg Niermann, head of marketing at Nord.
“This positive development is also a result of our sustainability strategy.” The company excelled in the Environment category, reaching the top one percent, and in the Sustainable Procurement division, ranking among the best 11 percent of the assessed companies.
Nord is working to harmonise economic efficiency and sustainability. “Based on our company policy, we act with integrity and responsibility for the environment – locally and globally,” Niermann added.
Since 2021, Nord has been reporting its sustainability activities according to the German Sustainability Code (DNK). The company is currently establishing a sustainability network within its 10 largest subsidiaries and plans to release an international sustainability report from 2025, which will include key figures from all subsidiaries.
Nord follows certified ISO management standards in quality and environment and has signed the UN Global Compact, adhering to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
Nord Drivesystems, with approximately 4700 employees, has been developing, producing, and selling drive technology since 1965. The company offers application-specific solutions for various industries, including energy-saving and explosion-protected systems.
In 2021, Nord reported annual sales of 870 million euros and operates 48 subsidiaries in 36 countries, with additional sales partners in over 50 countries. The company provides technical support, local stocks, assembly centres, and customer service worldwide.
