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

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.

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.