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Zalaris ASA, a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, is headquartered in Norway. Established in 2000, the company has carved a niche in providing comprehensive payroll and HR services, catering to a diverse clientele across the Nordic region and beyond.
Zalaris stands out for its innovative solutions that streamline payroll processes and enhance workforce management, ensuring compliance and efficiency for businesses. With a strong commitment to technology-driven services, Zalaris has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that solidify its market position.
Recognised for its expertise in financial intermediation, Zalaris continues to lead the industry with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.
52
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
Zalaris’s score of 52 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
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Zalaris's reported carbon emissions
Zalaris, a Norwegian financial intermediation services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,045,780 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes 172,940 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 847,330 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 1,025,590 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key Scope 3 contributors in 2024 were business travel at 518,520 kg CO2e and employee commute at 475,330 kg CO2e.
Zalaris has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with an earlier commitment to be "Net Zero" by 2040. The company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets:
- Near-term targets (by 2034 from a 2024 base year):
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8%.
- Increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 35.0% in 2024 to 100.0% by 2030.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35.0%.
- Long-term targets (by 2050 from a 2024 base year):
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0%.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0%.
In previous years, Zalaris reported Scope 2 and 3 emissions. In 2023, Scope 2 emissions were 105,750 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions were 300,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 2 purchased electricity emissions were 44,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions were 189,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, only Scope 3 business travel emissions of 402,000 kg CO2e were reported. Zalaris's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent or related organisation.
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Zalaris’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Zalaris ASA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2024 base year.
Behind target90%
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Zalaris ASA commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2024 base year.
Behind target90%
2034
58.8% reduction in Scope 2
Zalaris ASA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 58.8% by 2034 from a 2024 base year.
Behind target58.8%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zalaris’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2024, Zalaris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,045,780 kg CO2e. This total includes roughly 172,940 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions. Scope 2 market-based emissions accounted for approximately 847,330 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions represented the largest share at about 1,025,590 kg CO2e. This comprehensive reporting across all scopes provides a clear picture of Zalaris's environmental impact for the year.
Data year: 2024
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