Climate Change Data

Salling Group A/S

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Health
  • Responsible Products
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total energy consumption by 12% (electricity) and 21% (heat) since 2015, resulting in a total CO2 reduction of 57,000 tonnes.
  • Reduced total food waste by 44.6% since 2014.
  • Achieved 30% recycled plastic in food packaging by June 2020 (goal increased to 40% by 2023).
  • Replaced cardboard boxes for fruits and vegetables with recyclable plastic boxes, saving 6,785 tonnes of CO2.

Social Achievements

  • Paid DKK 1.1 billion to small Danish suppliers to improve their liquidity during COVID-19.
  • Refused government relief packages during COVID-19 furloughs.
  • Launched initiatives to support vulnerable citizens, including sending muffins to nursing homes and delivering groceries with the help of youth players.
  • Implemented a new collective agreement with increased flexible spending account contributions and minimum wage increases.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented Plastic Principles to guide suppliers towards sustainable packaging.
  • Expanded genuine leather policy to include social and environmental audit documentation for all tanneries.
  • Joined the Danish Alliance for Responsible Palm Oil and launched an action plan for sustainable soya.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve a smoke-free generation by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce food waste by 75% in Bilka and føtex by 2030 (baseline 2014).
  • Reduce food waste by 50% in the rest of the Group by 2030 (baseline 2018).
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2022 (baseline 2017).
  • Reduce energy consumption by 10% by 2022 (baseline 2015).

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and supply chains.
  • Balancing food waste reduction with plastic packaging use.
  • Complexity and traceability challenges in global supply chains.
  • Ensuring sustainable soya and palm oil production.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented safety measures and upgraded online shopping options during COVID-19.
  • Developed a prioritized action plan for sustainable soya and palm oil.
  • Increased capacity building activities with suppliers.
  • Implemented stricter requirements for sustainable packaging and traceability.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, Responsible Procurement System (RPS), supplier certifications (e.g., MPS ABC, GOTS), capacity building initiatives.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN SDGs 3, 12, and 13

Certifications: DGNB Gold (Bygholm Bakker Netto store)

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab (Limited Assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 (Good health and well-being)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate action)

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • VRS clothing brand using organic cotton, plastic-free cotton buds, Apeel coating for fruits and vegetables.

Awards & Recognition

  • Netto’s Lovena-branded plastic-free cotton buds won the European Private Label Award 2020.
  • Salling department stores launched the Future Friendly Fashion Award.