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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.
+48 vs industry average
Nordex’s score of 78 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nordex, a German manufacturer in the Electrical machinery and apparatus sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.26 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 40 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 5.22 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (about 3.72 billion kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 872 million kg CO2e), and use of sold products (about 292 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, Nordex's total carbon emissions were approximately 4.70 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 53.01 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 405,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4.65 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 53.88 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 584,000 kg CO2e, but did not disclose Scope 3 data for that year. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 4.44 billion kg CO2e, comprising 62.74 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 502,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and about 4.38 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Nordex has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term, Nordex commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, Nordex aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2022 base year, and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
Nordex SE commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
Nordex SE commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
Nordex SE also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
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