Nordson Corp. has published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Update. The report includes highlights and updates about the company’s progress toward its climate targets and ESG initiatives, reflecting the ongoing implementation, maturity, and refinement of its ESG-related strategies.

"I am pleased to report steady progress toward our emissions reduction and clean-energy targets. We continue to implement our strategy, scale it across the organization, and intentionally develop our culture,” said Sundaram Nagarajan, president and chief executive officer. “In addition to our environmental efforts, we continue to invest in our employees and enhance our culture through talent development, mental health support, workplace safety, and strategies to support a diverse and inclusive workplace. We take a disciplined approach to our investments and initiatives, focusing on those that we expect to add value to our organization, such as increasing operational capability, resiliency or efficiency, achieving positive financial returns, or enhancing employee engagement and retention."

In the 2024 update, the company also reported continuing execution of its climate strategy, including implementation of operational efficiency projects, completion or advancement of several onsite solar-generation projects across the globe, increased purchasing of renewable energy, and investment in third-party certified, nature-based carbon offsets.

Additionally, the company reported it is maintaining its longstanding value proposition to deliver technology solutions that drive resource and cost efficiency due to higher precision, improved yields, long-term durability, and innovative capabilities. Nordson is building on that foundation by targeting growing opportunities in environmental and social end-markets, ranging from electric vehicles, batteries and solar to medical devices and components, precision agricultural applications, and everyday personal care and hygiene products. Its recent acquisition of Atrion Corp. deepens Nordson’s connection to the healthcare and medical device industry.

The 2024 update also reports that Nordson is supporting the career advancement of its employees through leadership development programs that address different stages and areas of their careers. These efforts also support Nordson's talent pipeline as the company continues to grow.

Nordson also reported that it is prioritizing the safety of its employees through the launch of an updated and enhanced global environmental, health and safety (EHS) training module, continued expansion of its Safety Observation Program, introduction of a new incident management and material safety database, and improved communication channels for health and safety guidance and information.

The company is also broadening the scope of eligible events for U.S. employees to use their volunteer paid time off, in addition to continued support for a range of employee volunteer efforts around the globe. Together with the Nordson Corporation Foundation, the company donated more than $13.7 million to nonprofit and charitable organizations last year.

Nordson reports that it is onboarding two new members of the board of directors, Annette Clayton and Christopher L. Mapes, who enhance the company's collective expertise in the industrial and technology sectors, sustainability, renewable energy, cybersecurity, and other important disciplines.

To view Nordson’s 2024 ESG Update and full 2023 ESG Report, visit Nordson’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability webpage. Learn more about Nordson at www.nordson.com.