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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.
+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.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Zalaris, headquartered in Norway and operating in the financial intermediation services sector, reported total carbon emissions of 2,045,780 kg CO2e for 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 172,940 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 847,330 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,025,590 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were business travel at 518,520 kg CO2e, employee commute at 475,330 kg CO2e, and capital goods at 17,470 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Zalaris's reported emissions included 105,750 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 business travel. In 2022, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were 44,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 business travel at 189,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, only Scope 3 business travel emissions were reported, totalling 402,000 kg CO2e.
Zalaris is committed to significant climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company aims for Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 58.8% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2034 from a 2024 base year. Additionally, Zalaris plans to increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 35.0% in 2024 to 100.0% by 2030. They also commit to a 35.0% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2034 from a 2024 base year. Long-term, Zalaris targets a 90.0% absolute reduction in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2024 base year.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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