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Nilfisk

Nilfisk, officially known as Nilfisk Group, is a leading global provider of professional cleaning equipment, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1906, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering innovative cleaning solutions across various industries. Specialising in high-quality floor care, industrial vacuum cleaners, and outdoor cleaning equipment, Nilfisk is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency. The company’s advanced technologies, such as smart cleaning solutions and eco-friendly products, set it apart in the competitive cleaning industry. With a rich history of over a century, Nilfisk has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and design. Today, it stands as a trusted name in the market, recognised for its reliability and performance in professional cleaning applications.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Nilfisk's score of 48 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nilfisk's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nilfisk reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,628,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 15,158,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 3,856,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 5,611,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, particularly the use of sold products, which accounted for about 1,612,672,000 kg CO2e. Nilfisk has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. As of 2023, the company achieved a 16% reduction in these emissions compared to the 2019 baseline. Additionally, Nilfisk is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 48% per unit of gross profit by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Nilfisk's commitment to decarbonisation across all scopes of emissions, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
17,106,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 2
9,999,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nilfisk's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is 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 Nilfisk is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nilfisk 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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