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NorgesGruppen ASA, commonly known as NorgesGruppen, is Norway's largest grocery retailer and wholesale company, headquartered in Norway. Established in 1994, it plays a pivotal role in the Norwegian consumer goods market, serving millions daily through its extensive retail network.
This industry leader's diverse operations span grocery retail, convenience store concepts, comprehensive wholesale services, and sophisticated logistics solutions via ASKO. NorgesGruppen also holds significant interests in property development and various manufacturing activities, ensuring an integrated value chain.
With its robust market position and commitment to efficiency, NorgesGruppen is integral to the Norwegian retail trade sector. The company consistently focuses on providing quality products and services, solidifying its role as a leading economic contributor across the nation.
55
DitchCarbon score
+19 vs industry average
NorgesGruppen’s score of 55 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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NorgesGruppen's reported carbon emissions
NorgesGruppen, headquartered in Norway, reported total gross carbon emissions of approximately 4.49 billion kg CO2e in 2025, operating within the retail trade services sector. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 7.84 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of approximately 276.14 million kg CO2e (with location-based Scope 2 emissions at approximately 35.96 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of about 4.20 billion kg CO2e. A significant portion of Scope 3 emissions in 2025 stemmed from purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 3.75 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, NorgesGruppen's total gross carbon emissions were approximately 4.46 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 10.96 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 297.79 million kg CO2e (location-based Scope 2 at approximately 3.44 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of around 4.15 billion kg CO2e.
The company has set reduction targets, achieving a 33% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions between 2019 and 2024, equating to a decrease of 22,915 tonnes of CO2e. NorgesGruppen also committed to a 12% absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2022.
NorgesGruppen has committed to Near-Term and Net-Zero targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), as confirmed on 13 March 2025. This commitment to Net-Zero indicates a long-term strategy for decarbonisation.
Earlier emissions data show total gross emissions of approximately 230.26 million kg CO2e in 2021 (Scope 1: 55.60 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 63.23 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 111.43 million kg CO2e) and approximately 234.74 million kg CO2e in 2020 (Scope 1: 59.88 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 61.80 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 113.07 million kg CO2e). Emissions data for 2019 only include Scope 1 (approximately 26.08 million kg CO2e) and Scope 2 (market-based: 241.32 million kg CO2e, location-based: 42.42 million kg CO2e). For 2022 and 2023, NorgesGruppen disclosed production emission factors but did not provide comprehensive Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data.
All emissions data for NorgesGruppen is directly reported by NorgesGruppen ASA, as indicated by the cascading information.
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NorgesGruppen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Climate initiatives
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