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Wholesale Trade
NO
updated 3 days ago

Ahlsell

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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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77

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Ahlsell's score of 77 is higher than 91% 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 2024, Ahlsell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,834,767,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,502,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 2,828,715,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 2,816,689,000 kg CO2e. Ahlsell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2045, also from a 2022 base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the retail sector. Ahlsell's emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the company is independently managing its climate impact.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,829,000
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Scope 2
8,327,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
22,365,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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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.

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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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
Reduction Actions

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