Nokian Tyres Again Included in the Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices ­

Nokian Tyres

Nokian Tyres has been included in the Dow Jones’ DJSI World sustainability index for the fourth consecutive year. The company was also selected for the more strictly defined DJSI Europe index.   

Indices Include Nokian in List of World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Nokian Tyres received full 100 points in Product Quality & Recall Management, Environmental Reporting, Environmental Policy & Management and Social Reporting. This achievement means that the company is among the most sustainable listed companies in the world. 

In May 2020, Nokian Tyres became the first tyre company to have its’ Science Based Targets for decreasing CO2 emissions officially approved. Our global team continues to work hard to achieve these goals and continuously improve in the area of sustainability, says President & CEO Jukka Moisio. 

In six years, Nokian Tyres has reduced CO2 emissions from production by 44%. The rolling resistance of Nokian Tyres tyres has been reduced by 8% in average, which equals to the exhaust fumes of 65,000 cars annually. The goal of this determined work is to improve the eco-friendliness of the products without compromising on safety. 

The DJSI World is comprised of corporate leaders in global sustainability as identified by SAM, now a part of S&P Global. Each year, SAM evaluates more than 7,300 companies around the world. The Corporate Sustainability Assessment focuses on criteria that are both industry-specific and financially material and has been doing so since 1999. 

About the author

Charlotte Nahon is the Communications and Digital Executive for Commercial Tyre Business. Since 2018, Charlotte has been in the Digital and Communications sector, working in Canada as well as Spain. Her degree is in Communication Studies from the University of Ottawa, and ever since graduating she has been writing for multiple sectors including automotive, energy, education, pharmaceuticals and more. 

Email: charlotte.nahon@retreadingbusiness.com

Phone: (44) 1270 668 718

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