Nordic Semiconductor climbs 200 rankings in 2025 list of TIME magazine “World’s Most Sustainable Companies”
2025
Partnered with research agency Statista to name the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, TIME has recognized Nordic’s success in continuously reducing its carbon footprint
Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low power wireless connectivity solutions, has been honored again by TIME magazine as one of the top 500 of the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies”. Building on its achievements and ranking in 2024, Nordic’s increased commitment to sustainability efforts has resulted in the company rising more than 200 places in the 2025 rankings.
Nordic has long championed aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction; focused on making new component reels from recycled plastics; and dedicated itself to self-imposed companywide sustainability principles.
The top 500 World’s Most Sustainable Companies list is determined by TIME and research partner, Statista, based on an assessment of broader factors such as total revenue, market capitalization, and public prominence.
Originally, more than 5000 companies worldwide were subject to a rigorous, four-step process that looked at each company’s CDP score, which is the reporting framework that companies use to disclose environmental information to their stakeholders. With tighter criteria to score companies against compared to 2024, the research for determining rank included:
- Sustainable business practice
- Commitments and ratings
- Reporting standards and transparency
- Environmental and social stewardship
- Each company’s alignment with The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
- Employee retention
- Workplace safety data
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized by TIME for our sustainability efforts,” said Vegard Wollan, CEO of Nordic Semiconductor. “Climbing over 200 places in just one year is a testament to the dedication of our entire team and the strength of our long-term environmental strategy. Sustainability isn’t a side project at Nordic—it’s embedded in how we innovate, operate, and grow. This recognition motivates us to push even further in reducing our impact and leading by example in our industry.”
According to Statista, “Ranking sustainable companies plays a crucial role in advancing corporate responsibility by addressing pressing environmental and social challenges. By spotlighting sustainability leaders, it sets a powerful benchmark for others to follow while fostering greater transparency and accountability.”
This year’s winners operate in major industry sectors including Banking, Insurance & Financial Services; Manufacturing & Industrial Production; IT, Tech & Software; Facility, Real Estate & Construction; and Electronics, Hardware & Equipment.