Sustainability
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- Sustainability
At NKT, we are dedicated to power cable technology and our purpose is to connect you, us and society to a greener world by enabling sustainable energy transmission. As the world moves towards green energy, we take centre stage. Our cable technology is key in powering modern life, global society and future generations with clean and renewable energy. We take our central position seriously and are actively taking actions to reduce our impact on the climate and to strengthen our social impact.
NKT has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2009 and run our business in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are also setting ambitious Science Based Targets supporting the 1.5°-scenario of the Paris Climate Agreement. The Science Based Targets initiative has validated and approved our near-term emissions reduction targets as part of our decarbonization journey.
Our sustainability journey and future commitments
1960
Develop the first methods to recycle cable scrap
1995
Market first PVC and halogen free cables and cords
2009
UN Global Compact membership signed
2011
Introduction of Qaddy® a unique cable drum and trolley in one.
2019
Deliver the cable system for Kriegers Flak Combined Grid Solution
Connecting Denmark and Germany via offshore wind farms
2020
Commit to Science Based Target initiative for Business ambition for 1,5° scenario
2021
Improved ESG ratings
NKT recognized for sustainability practises
2022
World’s first cables with low-carbon material
Used for Dogger Bank C offshore high voltage connection and in the Swedish low-voltage power grid
2023
Science Basted Target initiative has approved the near-term science-based targets of NKT.
2030
Target of 90% GHG emissions reduction of scope 1 and 2 (from 2019) and 27,5% GHG emissions reduction of scope 3 (from 2019).
2050
Net-zero company
Sustainability partnerships and memberships
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