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Retail Trade Services
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Salling Sustainability Profile

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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.

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93

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

Industry Benchmark

Salling's score of 93 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Salling's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Salling Group A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.36 billion kg CO2e, comprising 39,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 299,656,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 6.03 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 6.58 billion kg CO2e. Salling Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline. Additionally, they target a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The reduction initiatives include significant investments in decarbonisation, such as replacing gas with heat pumps and installing solar panels, which are expected to lead to a reduction of nearly 114,000 tonnes CO2e, equating to about 30% of emissions from their operations across Scopes 1 and 2. Salling Group's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their emissions reduction strategies are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The organization is classified as a current subsidiary of Salling Group A/S, with emissions data cascaded from the parent company.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
41,280,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
196,819,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
79,030,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Salling's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Salling's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Salling's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Salling is in DK, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Salling's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Salling's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
88%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Salling's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Salling has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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