Nordex
Nordex SE, a prominent player in the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a leader in the wind turbine manufacturing industry, focusing on the development, production, and installation of onshore wind energy solutions.
With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, Nordex is renowned for its innovative turbine technology, which is designed to optimise energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering has positioned it as a key contributor to the global transition towards renewable energy.
Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of successful projects and a growing market share, solidifying Nordex's reputation as a trusted partner in the renewable energy landscape.
+47 vs industry average
Nordex’s score of 83 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nordex's reported carbon emissions
Nordex SE, a company in the Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31) industry based in Germany, reported a total of approximately 5.26 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with Scope 3 being the largest contributor at approximately 5.22 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for 2025 were approximately 39.60 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 0.50 million kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2024, Nordex reported total emissions of approximately 4.70 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for approximately 4.65 billion kg CO2e.
Nordex has established several climate commitments. The company has a near-term target to reduce the CO2 footprint of its turbines by 25% by 2025, with a base year of 2021. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Nordex is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. As part of this commitment, Nordex has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, and absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, both from a 2022 base year. Long-term, Nordex aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, also from a 2022 base year. These targets are recognised as being consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
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Nordex’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2025
25% reduction in Scope 1
Reduzierung des CO2-Fußabdrucks unserer Turbinen um 25 % bis 2025
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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