Nokian Tyres’ factory in Romania earns LEED Gold certification as the first tire factory in the world

Nokian Tyres plc Press Release February 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EET

Nokian Tyres’ production building at the factory in Romania has earned LEED v4 Gold certification for sustainable building from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first LEED Gold certified tire factory in the world.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely recognized sustainable building rating system in the world. Buildings with LEED certification consume less energy and water, have lower CO2 emissions, divert more waste from landfills, and are healthier environments for people.

Nokian Tyres’ facility in Romania earned LEED v4 Gold certification for its wide range of sustainable elements, including, for example, energy efficiency, onsite solar panels, and efficient water management system.

“Sustainability is not only about the products we create, it is also about the spaces where we create them. Earning the LEED certification reflects our commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of our operations while providing healthier, safer, and more energy‑efficient workplaces for our employees,” says Teppo Huovila, Vice President of Quality and Sustainability at Nokian Tyres.

Nokian Tyres’ factory in Romania started tire deliveries in March 2025, and it is the first full-scale zero-CO2-emissions (Scope 1 & 2) tire factory in the world. In 2020, Nokian Tyres’ factory in the US was the first tire factory in the world to earn LEED v4 Silver certification, and its LEED v4 Gold-certified administration building is fully powered by energy generated from onsite solar panels. Nokian Tyres was selected as one of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by TIME Magazine in 2025.

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Further information:

Teppo Huovila, Vice President, Quality and Sustainability
Tel. +358 10 401 7701
[email protected]

Nokian Tyres' purpose is to make the world safer by reinventing tires, and how they are made, over and over again - a safer place to drive, work and live now and for generations to come. Inspired by our northern heritage, we develop and manufacture premium tires for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery with sustainability at the heart of all our operations. Our Vianor chain provides tire and car services. We are some 4,000 people with net sales of EUR 1.4 billion in 2025, and together we lead the journey to smarter driving for people and for businesses. Nokian Tyres is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Further information: company.nokiantyres.com, www.nokiantyres.com.