NOK Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and Group Chief Executive Officer: Masao Tsuru; hereinafter referred to as "NOK") has been selected as a “Yearbook Member” in the Auto Components industry in The Sustainability Yearbook 2026. Published by global research and evaluation firm S&P Global, NOK ranked among the top 15% of companies in its industry based on evaluation scores. This marks the second time NOK has been selected as a “Yearbook Member” following its selection in 2025.

S&P Global evaluates companies worldwide on their sustainability efforts across environmental, social, economic and governance criteria, using its proprietary S&P Global CSA Score. This year, 848 companies were selected as “Yearbook Members” out of more than 9,200 companies assessed.

The NOK Group has continuously promoted sustainability initiatives and is further expanding its efforts across environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. On the environmental front, the Group has expanded the scope of third-party verification for environmental performance data and updated its scenario analysis in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). In the social and governance areas, the Group has enhanced its human resource development programs and further strengthened supplier engagement initiatives, including the implementation of SAQs (Self-Assessment Questionnaires), educational support and the promotion of human rights due diligence. Moving forward, the Group will continue working to enhance the effectiveness of these initiatives while expanding its information disclosure.

The NOK Group aims to advance its proprietary technologies while minimizing the environmental impact of its business activities, and develops products that reduce environmental burdens. Through its commitment to “Essential Core Manufacturing — The manufacture of pivotal products that shape society,” the company strives to offer people safer and more comfortable lifestyles while contributing to a more sustainable future. NOK Group will continue driving its global sustainability initiatives while enhancing corporate value.


[Reference Information]
・About S&P Global’s The Sustainability Yearbook 2026
　https://www.spglobal.com/sustainable1/en/csa/yearbook

・NOK Integrated Report 2025
   https://www.nokgrp.com/en/ir/integrated/

・NOK ESG Data Book 2025
   https://www.nokgrp.com/en/assets/images/sustainability/esg_databook_2025_en.pdf