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Nilfisk, officially known as Nilfisk A/S, is a prominent player in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in the production of high-quality cleaning equipment and solutions. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Nilfisk serves a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, and residential markets.
The company is renowned for its innovative cleaning technologies, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and pressure washers. What sets Nilfisk apart is its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, ensuring that their solutions not only meet but exceed customer expectations. With a legacy of over a century, Nilfisk continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its reliability and performance in the cleaning equipment sector.
+47 vs industry average
Nilfisk’s score of 79 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nilfisk, a Danish manufacturer in the Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.61 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 13.69 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 2.41 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1.59 billion kg CO2e, with use of sold products accounting for 1.28 billion kg CO2e and purchased goods and services for 319.22 million kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2024, when total emissions were approximately 1.83 billion kg CO2e.
Nilfisk has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to achieving Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.
For near-term targets, Nilfisk Holding A/S commits to:
For long-term targets, Nilfisk Holding A/S aims to:
The company also stated an ambition to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. In 2023, Nilfisk achieved a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to the 2019 base year.
2030
42% reduction in scope 3 total
Nilfisk Holding A/S also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products 42% wit…
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Nilfisk Holding A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products 90% within t…
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