Nordson Corporation.
NDSN.US | Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets differentiated products and systems used to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids; and for testing and inspection; surface preparation; and curing. The company operates through thr...Show More
Better Health for All
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Nordson Corporation has no products identified with significant negative health impacts, maintaining regulatory compliance and exceptional quality.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company continued producing essential medical components and was recognized as a critical business.
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Nordson aims for zero adverse environmental impacts, with targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030
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and achieve net-zero by 2050,
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contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment.
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The company supported programs addressing health disparities and equitable access with over $13.1 million in donations in 2023,
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representing 2.06% of 2022 sales.
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Nordson also invests in mental health support for its employees.
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The company's operations do not involve holding healthcare-related patents, producing food or nutritional products, or manufacturing products with addiction potential, nor does it conduct clinical trials.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Nordson Corporation is a manufacturing company that engineers, manufactures, and markets industrial products and systems. It does not offer consumer lending, deposit services, or other financial products. Consequently, there are no APRs, fee structures, customer finance data, or debt products to evaluate, resulting in a score of 0 for all relevant KPIs. While Nordson and its Foundation donated over $13.1 million to charities in fiscal year 2023, focusing on education, arts, culture, and human welfare, the provided information does not specify if these donations constitute reinvestment in community finance or profit-sharing with underserved communities, nor is the company's annual pre-tax profit available to calculate a percentage for the profit_reinvestment KPI.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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As of October 31, 2020, approximately 1.81% (137 out of 7,555) of Nordson's full-time and part-time employees were covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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While the company's human rights policy supports employees' rights to associate freely and bargain collectively,
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an open case was filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in October 2023, alleging changes in terms and conditions of employment at the Amherst location.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Nordson Corporation's direct material spend includes 29% from in-scope suppliers for conflict minerals.
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The company has a Conflict Minerals Policy
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and is a member of the Responsible Materials Initiative.
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However, Nordson acknowledges insufficient information to determine the origins of these minerals
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and is working to improve its due diligence processes.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Nordson Corporation maintains a company-wide Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, which applies to all directors, officers, employees, and subsidiaries, with annual training required for all employees.
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Its Supplier Code of Conduct mandates compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act, and prohibits suppliers from offering or accepting bribes or improper payments.
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The Audit Committee oversees the company's anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs.
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For whistleblowing, Nordson offers an external helpline (EthicsPoint/Navex Global) for confidential and anonymous reporting of suspected violations, with assurances against retaliation for good faith reports.
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The Audit Committee also oversees procedures for confidential, anonymous submission of accounting or auditing concerns by employees.
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No specific information is available regarding regulatory fines in the past three years, financial restatements, the percentage of board members free from conflicts of interest, or independent verification of ethical claims.
Kind to Animals
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Nordson Corporation is listed as a company with "No Animal Exploitation" by crueltyfreeinvesting.org.
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This indicates the company does not engage in animal testing, use animal-derived ingredients, or conduct animal agriculture. Further, Nordson MEDICAL, a division, warrants that its plastic resins do not contain additional animal-derived substances.
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No War, No Weapons
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Nordson Corporation develops dual-use technologies, with products used in both civilian industries and military applications, including manufacturing ammunition, weaponry, defense systems, and military aircraft.
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The company states it primarily focuses on non-military applications.
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Nordson does not engage in lobbying efforts or make political donations.
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Regarding conflict minerals, the company states it is "currently unable to verify with certitude the origin of all metals procured and used by our metals supply chain manufacturers"
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and is "several layers removed" from direct procurement,
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indicating minimal traceability despite a policy adopted in 2014
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and reviewed in 2023.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Nordson Corporation aims to achieve a 50% reduction in net Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO₂ emissions by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline, and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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The company plans to procure 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.
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Operational improvements include installing a water filtration and reuse system in Guaymas, Mexico, planning onsite solar generation at several facilities, transitioning its fleet to hybrid vehicles, converting to LED lighting, and improving packaging.
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Nordson also develops technologies that help customers improve yields, reduce waste, and support sustainable development in sectors such as clean energy and plastics recycling.
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A Governance and Sustainability Committee has been established to oversee ESG commitments.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided articles detail Nordson Corporation's charitable contributions, totaling over $13.1 million in fiscal year 2023
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, with $5.3 million allocated to education
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. The company also engaged in community enhancement through the Nordson Green Earth Foundation, planting a native 'Miyawaki' forest in Chicago
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, and supported global disaster relief efforts matched by employee donations
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. Employee Resource Groups fostered community engagement through local food banks and community events
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. However, the articles do not provide specific, quantifiable evidence for any of the defined KPIs related to formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, cultural appropriation incidents, cultural impact assessment protocols, local employment ratios, grievance mechanisms, cultural preservation investments, or other specific metrics for assessing respect for cultures and communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Nordson Corporation requires all employees to undergo annual training on data privacy and cybersecurity, ensuring the workforce adheres to best practices.
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For data minimization, the company retains biometric data for no longer than one year following the last interaction
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and does not collect information from individuals under 13 years of age.
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In terms of regulatory compliance, Nordson's Cookie Notice conforms to GDPR standards, and the company complies with the California Online Privacy Protection Act,
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supported by annual self-assessments to verify compliance with applicable law.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Nordson's EDI® Die Business collaborates with Greenful Group to provide an extrusion die for producing construction panels from recycled textile fibers and plastics
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, supporting circular economy principles
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. The company also pursues zero waste initiatives
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, including implementing a water reuse system in Mexico
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