Climate Change Data

Nilfisk Holding A/S

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:20,316 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:15,608 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,708 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:28%
Total Energy Consumption:92,816 MWh/year
Water Consumption:79,773 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,559 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:4.57 kg CO2e/EUR gross profit (Scope 3)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Anti-corruption/Ethical behavior
  • Circular economy
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Total absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions decreased by 10% compared to base year 2019.
  • Absolute GHG emissions decreased while gross profit increased in 2022. This resulted in a reduction in scope 3 emission intensity by 11% compared to base year 2021.
  • Total energy consumption decreased in 2022 driven by energy efficiency projects, in addition to reduced production output.
  • Non-hazardous waste reduced by 10% mainly driven by reductions at Nilfisk’s largest manufacturing site in Hungary.
  • Water consumption decreased in 2022 mainly driven by Nilfisk’s manufacturing site in China consuming less water for plastic molding.
  • Two new sites were ISO 14001-certified, a Swedish sales office and a US manufacturing site, in addition to recertification of 7 sites.
  • Nilfisk obtained the Gold rating from EcoVadis (68/100).

Social Achievements

  • Representation of women in management increased from 14% to 19% in 2022.
  • Gender diversity in Nilfisk Leadership Team increased to 20% in 2022 from 12.5% in 2021.
  • Significant improvement in lost time injury frequency rate was driven by a 47% decrease in the number of lost time injuries.
  • Launched Women of Nilfisk initiative in the US.
  • Launched a global mentor program.

Governance Achievements

  • Elevated sustainability into Business Plan 2026.
  • GHG reduction targets were added to the senior managerial long-term incentive program.
  • Updated its sustainability priorities based on double materiality assessment and Business Plan 2026.
  • Developed a Human Rights Policy.
  • Implemented a new global vehicle policy to reduce fleet emissions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 35% reduction of scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, based on 2019.
  • 48% reduction of scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold product per unit of gross profit by 2030, based on 2021.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce electricity consumption by 25% at manufacturing sites by 2026 (based on 2019 levels).
  • Increase the equal representation of the under-represented gender in senior management positions to 25% by 2026.
  • Increase gender diversity of Board of Directors to 25% women by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Global supply chain constraints impacting production output.
  • Increased fleet emissions due to additional vehicles and increased mileage.
  • Difficulty in consolidating product-specific sales and technical data for scope 3 emissions calculation.
  • COVID-19 related travel restrictions impacting supplier audits.
  • Increased hazardous waste driven by extraordinary waste clean-up.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented energy efficiency projects at manufacturing sites.
  • Purchased Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) covering 28% of total electricity consumption.
  • Developed a new management information system to track scope 3 emissions.
  • Initiated a project to replace extrapolated product emission values with actual data.
  • Conducted online audits of high-risk entities.
  • Developed a new ambitious global vehicle policy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 25/year

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Supplier sustainability requirements
  • SAP Ariba approval process

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3.9
  • SDG 5.5
  • SDG 7.2
  • SDG 7.3
  • SDG 10.3
  • SDG 12.2
  • SDG 12.5
  • SDG 13.2
  • SDG 16.5

Nilfisk's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • EcoFlex technology for floorcare machines

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Gold Medal