Nokian Tyres joins UN Global Compact initiative

Nokian Tyres shares that it has signed the United Nations’ Global Compact initiative and as of 23 December 2015 been registered as a supporting member. The tyre maker joins more than 8,000 companies around the world, along with around 4,000 other participants, in what is said to be the world’s largest corporate social responsibility initiative. Nokian says that signing the initiative “further strengthens” its commitment to profitable business and responsible methods.

The Global Compact was started by Kofi Annan in 2000. Companies that sign the initiative voluntarily commit themselves to promoting ten internationally recognised principles as part of their business. The principles relate to human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and combating corruption.

“The ten principles of the initiative are consistent with Nokian Tyres’ code of ethics and promoting these principles will reinforce our position as a responsible premium manufacturer. We are aiming for profitable business with responsible methods and we are committed to incorporating the principles of the initiative into our strategy, culture, and everyday activities,” says Ari Lehtoranta, president and CEO of Nokian Tyres.