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Established in 1906, Salling Group (often referred to simply as Salling) stands as a prominent Danish retail conglomerate with its headquarters strategically located in Denmark. As a leader in the "Other Business Services" sector, Salling Group operates extensively across the Nordic region, offering a diverse portfolio of services crucial to the retail landscape.
Salling Group is renowned for its comprehensive retail solutions, encompassing everything from supply chain management and logistics to IT infrastructure and property development for its extensive network of stores. This integrated approach, coupled with a century-long legacy of innovation, positions Salling Group as a key player in Northern European retail. Their commitment to efficiency and customer-centric operations consistently drives their market leadership and continues to redefine the retail experience.
+46 vs industry average
Salling’s score of 82 is higher than 87% 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.
Salling, headquartered in Denmark and operating in Other Business Services, reported total emissions of approximately 7.85 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 46.54 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 377.23 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7.43 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 6.36 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 37.14 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 299.66 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 6.03 billion kg CO2e. Looking back to 2023, Salling's total emissions were approximately 6.34 billion kg CO2e, comprising 42.08 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 289.20 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 6.00 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Salling has committed to several ambitious climate targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by FY2050, from a FY2021 base year, with targets cascaded from its ultimate parent, Salling Group A/S. Specifically, Salling Group A/S commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. For the long term, Salling Group A/S aims for a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2021 base year. In terms of Scope 3, Salling Group A/S has a near-term target to reduce absolute GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 42% by FY2030, and a long-term target of 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2021 base year. Additionally, Salling Group A/S commits that 75% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution will have Science Based Targets by FY2027.
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.
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