Environment

As basis for our climate strategy and the identification of CO₂ hotspots, the Nordex Group quantifies its corporate carbon footprint (CCF) anually. In line with established greenhouse gas accounting standards, all emission sources are considered as follows: all direct emissions (Scope 1); indirect emissions that are generated when creating purchased energy (Scope 2); and all emissions on the upstream and downstream value chain (Scope 3). In 2025, a total of approximately 5,256 kt CO₂e were emitted during the business activities of the Nordex Group. Nearly all GHG emissions fall under the area of Scope 3 at 99 %, while direct emissions from Scope 1 were approximately 1 % and the indirect emissions from Scope 2 make up less than 0.01 % of the entire emission footprint of the Nordex Group. The low share of scope 2 emissions illustrate that switching entirely to green electricity consumption and implementing energy-efficiency measures continue to deliver positive results.

We regularly review our assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities in alignment with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the requirements of the EU Taxonomy, which lay the foundation for developing a comprehensive climate change adaptation plan.

The annual analysis of the Nordex Group’s corporate carbon footprint provides the basis for developing, monitoring and achieving ambitious climate targets. At the end of 2021, we officially committed to setting Science-based Targets (SBTs) and achieving near- and long-term GHG emissions reductions in keeping with the criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative to reach the 1.5°C target. Taking 2022 as the base year, the Nordex Group developed short-term and net-zero target paths aligned with the 1.5 °C target ambition of the Paris Climate Agreement and submitted these targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) at the end of 2023. After a thorough review by the SBTi, the Nordex Group’s SBTs were approved in 2024. These validated targets provide the strategic foundation that shapes the climate and decarbonization initiatives within our Sustainability Strategy.

We source 100% of our purchased electricity from renewable energy, relying predominantly on contractually purchased green electricity bundled with appropriate instruments. Only the remaining share is covered through unbundled Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), all of which are verified by trusted third-party labels and originate mainly from wind- and solar-based generation. To further strengthen our approach to reducing operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) and continuously enhance our climate impact, we have introduced a globally applicable Green Electricity Policy. 
With this policy, the Nordex Group provides universal preconditions for commissioning new sites and prioritizing various green electricity products and technologies and underlines our continued commitment to exclusively using green electricity within our operations. 

In 2025, the Nordex Group introduced a supplier engagement target to promote the adoption of low-carbon practices among key suppliers. This target is an integral component of our broader Scope 3 approach and reinforces the role of supplier partnerships in accelerating emissions reduction across the value chain. In parallel, the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), underscores the importance of these collaboration partnerships. CBAM aims to prevent carbon leakage by imposing a carbon price on imports of certain goods, reflecting the greenhouse gas emissions embedded in their production. In alignment with this regulatory framework, we expect proactive cooperation from our suppliers to ensure compliance and to support our broader decarbonization objectives.  

Waste reduction plays a special role in environmental protection at the Nordex Group and refers to our waste and waste-related impact as well as the reuse and recycling of waste. We primarily differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous waste, which we manage responsibly and reduce where possible. Waste management is considered a group-wide effort, challenging site-specific initiatives and each colleague’s impact to minimize waste generation. To drive our efforts forward, the reduction of waste disposal is integrated into our Sustainability Strategy. 

Water efficiency refers to the Nordex Group’s water impact management, particularly when we source water from water-stressed areas, and to our approach to reducing water use in our operations and administration activities. Since most of our production activities do not require water for manufacturing purposes, our water demand remains relatively low. We recognize that excessive water use in waterstressed regions can have adverse impacts on local communities. In addition, our climaterelated risk assessment evaluates the degree to which our sites may be exposed to current and future water stress, enabling us to consider both community impacts and operational risks. We thus focus especially on these areas when we develop and implement water-saving measures as part of our Sustainability Strategy. 

Biodiversity protection involves avoiding, mitigating, and addressing any significant negative impacts our products and services might have on the natural environment, including habitats and species, terrestrial, aquatic ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are a part. We are aware of the impact we may have on local flora and fauna irrespective of the prevailing biodiversity value. We therefore also seek to identify measures that can support preserving biodiversity across our operations