Sustainability
At nVent, we focus our sustainability efforts across four focus areas: People, Products, Planet and Governance. At nVent, we are inventing the electrified future. We connect and protect critical electrical systems and are well positioned with the macrotrends of electrification, digitalization, and sustainability. As electrical infrastructure grows—with the acceleration of data centers and increasing demand for more power and renewable sources—we are innovating to provide solutions to meet these needs. We are committed to driving sustainability through our approach to new product innovation, how we run our operations, and how we support our customers in achieving their goals.
As we work to invent the electrified future, it is important that we operate in a sustainable way. At nVent, being a good steward of the environment is integral to how we operate. Our innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement approach allows us to help protect natural resources and provide value to our customers and the communities where we live and work.
Our Vision And Goals
At nVent, we have successfully transformed our portfolio to become a more focused, higher growth, global electrical company. This transformation strengthened our position in the high-growth infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers. We are committed to driving sustainability through our approach to new product innovation, how we run our operations, and how we support our customers in achieving their goals.
As a part of this transformation, we are excited to share our new sustainability goals.
The baseline year for the recordable injury reduction goal is 2025, and the goal will be updated annually. The baseline year for the Planet goals is 2024.
People
A culture focused on inclusion, diversity, employee engagement, safety and integrity.
Our Goals
- Reduce recordable injuries 5% in 2026
- Achieve top-quartile employee engagement score by 2030
Products
Innovative solutions that deliver efficiency, safety and reduced resource consumption, creating a more sustainable future.
Our Goals
- Provide life cycle assessments and environmental impacts for >80% of our products by 2030
- Eliminate 100% of single-use plastics and foams from outgoing product packaging by 2035
Planet
Responsible energy, waste and water management to help protect our natural resources.
Our Goals
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030
- Decrease water use in high water risk areas 10% by 2030
2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
We are pleased to announce our 2024 report, detailing the progress we have made over the course of the last year. As we deliver differentiated and sustainable products for its customers, we are committed to being a steward of the environment and winning the right way. Through our environmental improvement efforts, focus on ethical business practices and commitment to inclusion, we are demonstrating the power of sustainability as we connect and protect the electrified world.
Sustainability Stories
Earth Day Innovations: Sustainable Solutions from nVent
Earth Day is a great day to think about how to better protect and preserve our planet. As we celebrate this important day, we are excited to share several of our innovative solutions that can drive sustainability and reduce environmental footprint for our customers.
