Salling
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Salling's score of 44 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salling's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Salling Group A/S reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,584,999,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 42,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 289,197,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 6,253,719,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Salling Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, using FY2021 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 and to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Salling Group aims for 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services as well as upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027. For long-term goals, Salling Group commits to a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again referencing the FY2021 baseline. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Salling Group's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 38,444,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 196,819,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 79,030,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Salling is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
