On January 22, 2025, Corporate Knights, a respected media and investment research company, unveiled its 2025 Global 100 ranking of the world’s most sustainable corporations.
NIO secured 13th place out of 8,359 evaluated companies, climbing an impressive 37 spots from last year and earning the top rank among global automotive companies.
The Global 100, established in 2005, evaluates companies with over $1 billion in revenue using 25 key performance indicators (KPIs) across economic, environmental, and social governance (ESG) metrics.
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NIO achieved perfect scores in sustainable revenue and two additional KPIs, marking its strongest performance since first joining the list three years ago.
Sustainability Leadership
As a UN Global Compact (UNGC) member, NIO integrates sustainability into its mission of “Blue Sky Coming.” In 2023, it became the first Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) company to join the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and to participate in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
The company’s closed-loop resource utilization and innovative programs like BLUE SKY LAB reinforce its commitment to environmental sustainability. Recognized as a Green Factory by Anhui Province in 2024 and included on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Green Supply Chain Management Enterprise list, NIO continues to lead in sustainable supply chain practices.
Environmental and Social Contributions
NIO’s Clean Parks initiative promotes clean energy adoption in natural conservation areas, in collaboration with partners like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
To date, it has supported clean energy infrastructure in 19 ecological sites, including Sanjiangyuan National Park and Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park.
On the social responsibility front, NIO fosters a diverse, inclusive workplace with robust health and safety measures and professional growth opportunities for employees in over 20 countries. It also actively supports global climate efforts, providing mobility services for VIPs at COP29 and maintaining transparency through its annual ESG report.
Recognitions and Achievements
In 2024, NIO earned an MSCI ESG rating of AA, was featured on the FORTUNE CHINA ESG IMPACT LIST, and maintained a leading position within the global automotive industry. Its progress underscores its dedication to sustainability, innovation, and social impact.
As NIO continues to build on its achievements, the company remains committed to creating a brighter, greener future for the planet and future generations.
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