Curious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project
Book a demo for a pilot project
Salling Group, headquartered in Denmark (DK), is a leading player in the retail industry, primarily operating in the grocery and supermarket sectors. Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a cornerstone of Danish commerce with a strong presence across the Nordic region.
Salling Group is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, including its flagship chains, Føtex and Bilka, which offer everything from fresh produce to household goods. The company distinguishes itself through a commitment to sustainability and quality, ensuring that customers receive exceptional value.
With a robust market position, Salling Group has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its online shopping platform and a focus on eco-friendly initiatives. This dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction solidifies its reputation as a trusted retailer in Denmark and beyond.
+41 vs industry average
Salling’s score of 77 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2025, Salling Group A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.9 billion kg CO2e, comprising 46.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 377.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 7.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their environmental impact.
Salling Group has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
Salling Group's initiatives include significant investments in decarbonisation, such as DKK 1.4 billion in Scope 1 and nearly DKK 1 billion in Scope 2 projects, which have already led to a reduction of almost 114,000 tonnes CO2e, representing a nearly 30% decrease in emissions from their operations.
The company is also committed to ensuring that 75% of its suppliers by emissions have science-based targets by 2027, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Salling Group's dedication to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Salling Group A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Salling Group A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
2050
Salling Group A/S commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions ac…
Salling Group A/S commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by FY2050 from a FY2021 base year.
See all 4 climate goals
Already have an account? Sign in now
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
See all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now


Common questions about Salling’s sustainability data and climate commitments
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more