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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, headquartered in DK and operating in the Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry, reported total emissions of approximately 1.61 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 13.69 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 2.41 million kg CO2e (or 4.42 million kg CO2e location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 1.59 billion kg CO2e. The majority of their Scope 3 emissions in 2025 stemmed from the use of sold products (1.28 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (319.22 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Nilfisk's total emissions were approximately 1.83 billion kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 1.73 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and approximately 2.57 billion kg CO2e in 2021. Their Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions were 16.11 million kg CO2e in 2025, down from 17.79 million kg CO2e in 2024 and 22.99 million kg CO2e in 2021.
Nilfisk has set ambitious climate commitments, with near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets from Nilfisk Holding A/S. They commit to reducing absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50.5% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50.5% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe (2021-2030). These near-term targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
For long-term commitments, Nilfisk Holding A/S targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040. This includes reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 90% within the same timeframe. These long-term targets are also classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Nilfisk Holding A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year.
2030
50.5% reduction in Scope 2
Nilfisk Holding A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.5% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
2030
42% 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 42% by 2030…
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