<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20250717/1752765906217525.png" title="1752765906217525.png" alt="16.png"/></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Nord Drivesystems has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for 2025, ranking in the top four percent of all globally rated companies and improving their score by 10 points from the previous year. With its roots as a family business, the drive manufacturer exhibits integrity, reliability, and a long-term approach. These values are reflected in their sustainability efforts and the care they extend to the environment. Nord scored 85/100 points in the “Environment” category, achieving the highest individual rating. The rating was based upon measures including the use of renewable energies, recovery of waste heat, level of energy efficient production, and detailed CO2 e-reports according to Scope 1-3. The cross-divisional CSR team, in cooperation with ownership and management, continue to push Nord forward on a variety of initiatives covering five main areas of focus including products, governance and process, environment, people and supply chain. Nord’s global areas of focus include the reduction of energy usage and building infrastructure to switch to green, renewable energy sources. The company has already equipped nine subsidiaries with photovoltaic (PV) capabilities with additional projects planned. Nord is also establishing new manufacturing procedures to reduce the amount of waste generated as well as find ways to reuse or recycle what remains. In addition to global projects, Nord also looks for opportunities to conserve, reduce and recycle at the local level. In the United States, acetone reclaimer efficiency was improved by nearly 30 percent compared to the prior year and allowed purchase of less acetone in 2024. Another project of note is the addition of an upgraded Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that digitizes most production steps, significantly reducing the amount of paper and toner used. While large-scale projects have substantial impacts, Nord also looks for smaller ways to make a difference. In the United States, EV chargers are being installed to support employees and visitors, allowing them to charge their vehicles while on site and promoting sustainable choices. Nord US has also installed water filtration systems at all locations to reduce the amount of plastic waste their facilities generate. Each year, more than 100,000 plastic bottles are saved in the United States. Nord will continue to evaluate its manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and business activity to identify new ways to conserve energy while providing reliable, energy efficient product options to its customers.</span></p>