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Nordson

Nordson Corporation, a leading global provider of precision technology solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and Asia, serving diverse industries such as packaging, electronics, and medical devices. Specialising in adhesive dispensing, coating, and curing systems, Nordson's innovative products are designed to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Their commitment to advanced technology and customer-centric solutions has positioned them as a market leader, recognised for their reliability and performance. With a rich history of milestones, including numerous patents and industry awards, Nordson continues to drive innovation in the manufacturing sector, making significant contributions to the global economy. Their unique offerings and strategic market position underscore their reputation as a trusted partner in precision technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nordson's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Nordson's score of 26 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nordson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nordson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,107,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,986,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 29,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 36,866,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Nordson has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from approximately 36,637,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 35,107,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Nordson has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has decreased from 0.01551 kg CO2e per USD revenue in 2021 to 0.01335 kg CO2e per USD revenue in 2023. Nordson's headquarters is located in the US, and its emissions data reflects its global operations. The company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices, although further details on specific commitments or future targets remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
4,139,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nordson's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Nordson is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nordson is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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