Our memberships
We follow the law in letter and spirit in every country of operation. Our Code of Conduct provides every employee with instructions on what to do in case they see something in our operation that may conflict with the applicable legislation.
As a public company, Nokian Tyres is bound by the statutory requirements and the rules of the stock exchange on the publicity of information which is relevant to the company’s business. We report on sustainability following the requirements of the EU Corporate sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Nokian Tyres is a member of various industrial and employer organizations. Our participation depends on the current topics and our opportunities to offer our expertise. We are also a member of various communities and organizations that participate in the development of the legislation and political decision-making. Nokian Tyres is not involved in political activities, fundraising, or political contributions as per our Code of Conduct. Any new membership is evaluated with Nokian Tyres' Know Your Counterparty (KYC) process.
For us, the most important organizations are:
- Chemical Industry Federation of Finland
- Rubber Manufacturers’ Association of Finland
- ETRMA/European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association
- ETRTO/European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization
- National automotive and tire industry associations in various countries:
- USTMA, The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
- TRAC, Tire and Rubber Association of Canada
- STRO/Scandinavian Tire and Rim Organization
- International Chamber of Commerce
- Corporate Responsibility Network FIBS
We also support the following initiatives:
- Global Compact: Nokian Tyres has signed the United Nations' Global Compact initiative and registered as a supporting member as of December 2015.
- Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR): The tire industry together with other stakeholders formed an independent platform to lead improvements in the socio-economic and environmental performance of the natural rubber value chain. Nokian Tyres joined the platform in 2019 as a founding member.
Nokian Tyres is committed to the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement. The company aims to ensure that lobbying activities and engagement with industry associations are consistent with its overall climate change strategy and sustainability goals. Sustainability experts also represent Nokian Tyres in some associations, such as the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and ETRMA.
Some of the trade and industry association’s positions are aligned with the aims of the Paris Agreement. For example, the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland strives for the industry being carbon neutral by 2045. Some associations are very technical in nature, and climate topics are not included in their scope. In some instances, the associations’ climate-related activities or commitments have not been clearly specified. Nokian Tyres will engage further with these associations to understand their positions better. Additionally, it is essential to consider other factors relevant to company interests, such as other sustainability topics or safety.