Nord Security Shares 2024 Impact Report, Details Carbon Emissions, Charitable Efforts, and Sustainability Goals

• Nord Security emitted 23,014 tCO₂e in 2024, with 97% from indirect sources.
• 50% of its servers now run on renewable energy, with plans to expand.
• The company donated VPNs and funds to support Ukraine and social causes.

Nord Security has released its 2024 Impact Report, offering an in-depth look into the company’s environmental impact, social initiatives, and future sustainability plans. Known for products like NordVPN, NordPass, and NordLocker, the company used this report to highlight its growing focus on transparency, carbon footprint reduction, and digital inclusion.

In 2024, Nord Security emitted 23,014 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e), based on the internationally recognized Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. Of that total, 97% came from Scope 3 emissions, those that occur across the company’s wider value chain, such as suppliers, product use, and employee commuting. The company reported that 50% of its colocated servers now use renewable energy and 73% of its workforce operates in BREEAM-certified offices designed to reduce energy use and environmental impact.

Nord Security’s climate strategy includes upgrading energy procurement, using more low-power servers, and encouraging sustainable commuting. The company also introduced organic waste recycling and e-waste reduction programs, and it supported cycling and public transport among employees across its offices in Lithuania, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands.

Beyond environmental efforts, the company continued its social commitment with over 2,600 product accounts and 260 emergency VPNs donated to nonprofits, especially in regions affected by censorship or conflict, as per the report. Nord also supported communities in Ukraine, donating over €48,000 to NGOs helping volunteers and civilians, while previous contributions included €1.08 million in 2023 for airspace defense.

"In this year’s Impact Report, we aim to show how we’ve helped individuals and businesses take back control of their digital lives," said co-founder Eimantas Sabaliauskas. “Because for us, cybersecurity isn’t about protecting a single area, it’s about safeguarding users at every step of their digital journey.”

The company also ramped up internal development. In 2024, 481 new employees joined, and more than 1,100 team members participated in training activities. Mentorship programs, reskilling initiatives like NordSwitch, and diversity efforts, such as collaborations with Women Go Tech, were among key highlights.

Nord Security’s product launches this year included Saily (an eSIM service with added cybersecurity), NordStellar (a threat exposure platform), and NordProtect (an identity-theft protection service for U.S. users). The company also hit a major milestone, reaching 300 U.S. patents in three years.

The company continued to back education and community outreach by sponsoring 65 hackathons with 34,000 participants, donating to NGOs focused on digital rights, and organizing privacy awareness campaigns. Its National Privacy Test in 2024 saw over 33,000 participants from 181 countries.

Looking forward, Nord Security plans to build on its double materiality assessment, a tool that evaluates both environmental impact and financial risk, and continue aligning with EU sustainability regulations. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Global Compact and its associated sustainable development goals.

With a focus on ethical practices, inclusive culture, and sustainable innovation, Nord Security positions itself not just as a cybersecurity leader but as a responsible tech company aiming to make a positive impact, both online and offline.