Our Commitment
Building a
Sustainable Future
At NDB, sustainability isn't an afterthought—it's the foundation of everything we do. From recycling nuclear waste to creating never-recharge batteries, we're pioneering solutions that protect our planet for generations to come.
Our Purpose
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
At NDB, we pursue sustainable innovation based on our sustainability strategy, including our community, environment, and social value throughout our business activities.
We aspire to deliver advanced, innovative, green solutions for our environment and society, with the aim of leading sustainable innovation across cultures. NDB is ready to take action to protect the environment and manage the various impacts of climate change.
"There's no Innovation without taking into account: Sustainability, Accessibility, and Quality."
Building a sustainable business based on cutting-edge technologies is a significant challenge. Nevertheless, we remain determined to provide professional and outstanding services.
Signatory
The Climate Pledge
NDB is proud to be a signatory of The Climate Pledge™, committing to reach net-zero carbon by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Climate Accord.
Regular Reporting
Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions regularly with full transparency and accountability.
Carbon Elimination
Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through business change and innovations, including efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and other carbon emission elimination strategies.
Credible Offsets
Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, tangible, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040.
Our Climate Commitments
Reduce Energy Consumption
Minimize greenhouse gas emissions in all manufacturing processes through efficiency improvements and innovation
Climate Prevention Policies
Actively participate in climate change prevention policies and initiatives at local and global levels
Renewable Energy Operations
Make extensive use of renewable energy across all operations and facilities worldwide
Value Chain Decarbonization
Reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases throughout our entire value chain and supply network
Clean Energy Transition
Replace polluting energy sources with clean, sustainable alternatives across all applications
Environmental Responsibility
Promote environmentally responsible behaviors across our ecosystem and stakeholder community
Transforming Waste Into Clean Energy
Our technology addresses one of humanity's greatest environmental challenges: nuclear waste. By repurposing radioactive materials into long-lasting batteries, we're creating a circular economy for nuclear energy.
Nuclear Waste Recycling
We plan to recycle and reuse nuclear waste to produce energy, giving clean solutions for the recycling of radioactive waste. Our multi-purpose energy solutions aim to positively impact the environment and remove thousands of tons of nuclear waste globally.
Eliminating Battery Waste
Traditional batteries create massive environmental problems through toxic metal waste and disposal challenges. NDB's never-recharge batteries last for long, eliminating the need for constant replacement and dramatically reducing electronic waste.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
By replacing lithium-ion batteries and fossil fuel-based power sources, NDB technology significantly reduces carbon emissions. Our planned manufacturing facilities operate on 100% renewable energy, and our products enable carbon-free power generation for decades.
Resource Efficiency
Our closed-loop manufacturing processes minimize water usage, eliminate hazardous waste, and maximize material efficiency. We've achieved near-zero waste in production through innovative recycling and reuse programs.
Strategic Framework
Sustainability Strategy
Our sustainability strategy is built on three interconnected pillars that guide our operations, drive innovation, and create lasting value for all stakeholders.
Economic Sustainability
We strongly believe in the link between sustainability and financial performance. By implementing sustainable strategies that proactively manage risks and promote transparent practices, we build trust and deliver robust financial performance over the long term.
Financial Performance
Balancing sustainability governance with fund performance metrics and financial goals to create long-term shareholder value.
Market Position
Strengthening our competitive advantage through innovative solutions that promote sustainable economic growth and generate profits.
Accountability
Robust internal and external accountability systems that track sustainability contributions and ensure transparent reporting.
Social Responsibility
NDB respects human rights and the diversity of its employees and all stakeholders. We ensure that our management activities align with our code of conduct, business ethics, and human rights policies across all global sites where we operate.
Equal Opportunity
All employees are given equal opportunities for employment, promotion, remuneration, and training, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or social status.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our strength lies in diversity, which provides different perspectives and helps us innovate. We actively promote inclusive practices across our organization.
Community Engagement
We build and maintain communication channels with stakeholders and work with local communities to improve our business activities and create positive social impact.
Environmental Stewardship
We aspire to build environmentally friendly products and implement environmental stewardship into all parts of our operations. Sustainable procurement plays a key role in the development of our operations, maintaining the highest standards with our suppliers.
Sustainable Procurement
We collaborate with suppliers that adhere to sustainable practices and foster trust through transparent transaction procedures and OECD Due Diligence Guidance compliance.
Circular Economy
Leading the formation of a circular economy by valuing the recycling of waste, hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and implementing eco-friendly practices.
Biodiversity Protection
We aim to protect the environment through activities that preserve biodiversity and organize social activities like clean-up initiatives and plastic removal programs.
Global Impact
UN Sustainable Development Goals
NDB aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to resolve critical issues including poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity. We focus on the goals most relevant to our operations and engage in a variety of sustainability activities.
Affordable and Clean Energy
Providing universal access to sustainable, reliable, and modern energy solutions
Our Impact: Our never-recharge batteries enable off-grid power for billions
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation
Our Impact: Breakthrough nanotechnology advancing sustainable industrialization
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Our Impact: Powering smart city infrastructure with maintenance-free energy
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns
Our Impact: Recycling nuclear waste into valuable energy resources
Climate Action
Taking urgent action to combat climate change
Our Impact: Eliminating battery waste and reducing carbon emissions globally
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development
Our Impact: Collaborating across sectors to accelerate clean energy transition
Our goal is to broaden the scope of sustainable development activities with an active mindset and explore business opportunities to reach the UN goals.
Environment, Health & Safety Management
EH&S is a top management priority for NDB and essential for enhancing our competitive advantage across the globe. We are committed to implementing principles that ensure compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring compliance with all EH&S requirements and best practices. We monitor, review and adapt to any national and international regulatory developments, including new or amended laws, and constantly evaluate legal compliance across our business activities.
Safe Work Environment
Providing a safe and healthy work environment and facilities, implementing preventive measures, and establishing internal standards that go over and above the minimum legal requirements. This helps employees maintain clear mental and physical state while working.
Continuous Innovation
Driving continuous innovation throughout the product's life cycle and making efficient use of resources to deliver sustainable and environmentally sound solutions. We integrate safety considerations from design through end-of-life.
Stakeholder Communication
Being active in the improvement of EH&S practices and communicating our EH&S policies and programs with stakeholders and communities. We build and maintain communication channels to continuously improve our operations.
Safety Culture
NDB promotes a culture of health, safety, environmental protection, and integrated management through risk analysis, transparency and trust in reporting, continuous learning and innovation. We provide comprehensive training and conduct regular emergency audits.
Performance Monitoring
To establish and improve our objectives, we continuously evaluate our performance, applying appropriate corrections to achieve our goals, and setting up verification, auditing and control processes to ensure compliance with objectives.
Supply Chain
Responsible Sourcing Policy
As a responsible corporation, NDB is committed to protecting human rights and the environment. We strive to implement a responsible and transparent supply chain, complying with all applicable national and international laws and regulations.
Our Commitment
NDB implements its responsible sourcing policy and conforms to the OECD due diligence guidance for responsible supply chains of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, enabling us to ensure our commitment to an accountable and transparent supply chain.
Supplier Expectations
NDB expects its suppliers to comply with its Responsible Sourcing Policy. We use reasonable efforts to seek this commitment from our suppliers by integration of the Responsible Supply-chain Policy and the Supplier Code of Conduct into our supplier agreements.
OECD Five-Step Framework
Establish Strong Management Systems
Implement robust company management systems for supply chain oversight
Identify and Assess Risks
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments throughout the supply chain
Design Risk Response Strategy
Develop and implement strategies to respond to identified risks
Independent Third-Party Audit
Conduct audits at identified points in the supply chain
Report on Due Diligence
Provide transparent reporting on supply chain due diligence efforts
Risk Categories We Address
Serious Abuses
NDB will not tolerate or profit from torture, forced labor, child labor, human rights violations, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide associated with material extraction, transport, or trade.
Support to Armed Groups
We will not knowingly tolerate any direct or indirect support to non-state armed groups through our supply chain.
Security Forces
NDB commits to eliminate direct or indirect support to public or private security forces that may be involved in human rights abuses.
Bribery and Fraud
We will not offer, promise, give or demand bribes, and will resist solicitation of bribes to conceal or disguise the origin of minerals or misrepresent taxes and fees.
Money Laundering
NDB supports efforts to contribute to the effective elimination of money laundering throughout our supply chain.
Standards
Supplier Code of Conduct
NDB requires from its suppliers the implementation of this Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure the respect of human rights and dignity in a safe working environment, the respect of the environment, and the promotion of an inclusive and ethical business culture, per the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions.
Prohibition of Forced Labor
Suppliers shall not force labor on workers against their will. Workers must maintain possession of their identity documents and have freedom of movement and the right to resign.
Prohibition of Child Labor
Suppliers shall not recourse to child labor. Workers under 18 shall not perform work that compromises their health and safety or be required to work overtime or at night.
Prohibition of Excessive Overtime
Total working hours per week shall not exceed local law standards or 60 hours, whichever is lowest. Workers must have at least one day off for every seven days.
Wages and Welfare
Suppliers shall pay wages over the statutory minimum wage and provide additional premiums for overtime/night work. Social insurance premiums must be paid faithfully.
Humane Treatment
Suppliers shall ensure workers are provided with an employment environment free from physical, sexual, psychological, verbal harassment, and other abusive conduct.
Prohibition of Discrimination
Suppliers shall not discriminate based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political orientation, or nationality.
Freedom of Association
Suppliers shall respect workers' rights to organize, join unions, engage in collective bargaining and peaceful assembly without fear of retaliation.
Health and Safety
Suppliers shall actively assess and manage risks, protect health and safety of employees, and provide appropriate training and protective equipment.
Additional Requirements
Emergency Preparedness
Established response plans and regular evacuation drills to ensure workplace safety
Industrial Hygiene
Appropriate protective equipment and comprehensive risk communication protocols
Machine Safeguarding
Safety protocols and management of physically demanding work environments
Intellectual Property
Protection of intellectual property rights and confidential information
Anti-Corruption
Prohibition of corrupt and illegal practices, including conflict of interest management
Trade Compliance
Compliance with international trade laws concerning radioactive materials
Records Management
Documentation and records management under applicable laws and standards
Supplier Cascade
Suppliers must deliver this Code to their own suppliers and monitor compliance
Governance
Integrity & Standards
NDB has implemented a comprehensive compliance activities management method and program led by a Compliance Officer who oversights activities and plans following national and international compliance standards.
Code of Conduct
NDB's Code of Conduct is one of the ways we apply NDB's values into practice. Our Code recognizes that every activity we perform will be, and should be, measured against the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct.
We expect all of our employees, Board members, and extended workforce to know and follow our Code of Conduct. Failure to do so can be sanctioned with disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
Compliance Program
Our compliance program selects themes following priority control targets, enabling our Legal Team to evaluate risk factors, new regulations, and implementations. Our plan is based on post-management monitoring, measuring, and evaluating performances.
How Our Code Helps You
Conduct Yourself Honestly and Ethically
Clear guidelines for maintaining integrity in all business dealings
Guidance for Daily Activities
Practical direction for workplace decisions and interactions
Understand Expectations
Clear communication of what NDB expects from every team member
Prevention of Misconduct
Proactive measures to prevent unethical, inappropriate, or illegal behavior
Sustainability Committee
As part of monitoring and enhancing our sustainability performance, a Sustainability Committee has been established, supervised by the CEO. It is the highest sustainability decision-making body within the organization.
• Audits and evaluates the current status of sustainable management
• Improves integration of sustainability measures across the company
• Provides guidance and supervision for sustainability obligations
• Resolves primary sustainability issues and mitigates risks
• Establishes policies and provides transparent reporting
Giving Back
Community Impact & NDB Foundation
NDB Foundation aspires to reach out to all types of communities, to contribute to making the world a better place through education, environmental action, and social programs.
Global-Local Program
Our Global-Local program: think global, act local, includes educational events such as webinars, workshops, and geo-cultural venues.
NDB is among the leaders of the transition towards a cleaner and greener future. We inspire young generations to think and propose solutions to global challenges.
Climate Action Initiative
We aim to organize local tournaments and events to spread awareness about our vision to create a carbon-net-zero world.
The project enables us to raise funds for communities in need and improve understanding of climate change and how to contribute to stopping it. We organize cultural events showcasing innovations and workshops regarding climate technology.
Our Community Programs
Environmental Action
Social activities to actively preserve the environment, such as clean-up weeks, plastic removal programs, and biodiversity protection initiatives.
Mentorship Programs
Mentorship programs in rural or underprivileged environments for society leaders who want to improve their economy and society from a green point of view.
NDB Scholarship
Supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers through educational scholarships and research grants focused on sustainable technology.
Transparency
Reporting & Accountability
We believe in transparent communication of our sustainability efforts, challenges, and progress. Our reporting framework ensures stakeholders have access to comprehensive information about our environmental, social, and governance performance.
2030+ Sustainability Targets
Commitments & Certification Roadmap
Looking Ahead
Our 2030 Sustainability Goals
We're committed to continuous improvement and ambitious targets that will drive meaningful environmental and social impact over the next decade.
It is our mission to make continuous improvements to our sustainability strategy, meet our goals and bring value to the environment, economy, and society.
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