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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.

28

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Nordson's score of 28 is higher than 72% 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 Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,107,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 5,986,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 29,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in total emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 36,866,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 36,637,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,257,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 30,380,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a commitment to reducing emissions over the years, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Nordson's emissions intensity has shown improvement, with a net Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of approximately 0.01058 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2023, down from 0.01147 in 2022 and 0.01241 in 2021. While Nordson has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Scope 1
4,139,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
27,420,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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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. This request for Nordson is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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