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Ahlsell

Ahlsell AS, a leading supplier in the Nordic region, is headquartered in Norway and operates extensively across Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Founded in 1877, the company has established itself as a key player in the wholesale distribution industry, focusing on products and services for the construction, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC sectors. Ahlsell is renowned for its extensive range of high-quality core products, including tools, materials, and equipment, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of professionals in various industries. With a strong market position, Ahlsell has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its reach and product offerings. The company’s commitment to innovation and customer service sets it apart, making it a trusted partner for businesses across the Nordic region.

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Ahlsell's score of 73 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ahlsell's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ahlsell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,816,689,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,808,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Ahlsell has set ambitious climate targets, committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Ahlsell plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. By 2045, the company targets a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes from the 2022 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Ahlsell's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices.

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Scope 1
1,829,000
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Scope 2
8,327,000
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Scope 3
25,163,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ahlsell's primary industry is Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ahlsell is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ahlsell is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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