- Significant negative impact on market demand in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Low demand due to COVID-19 across all markets and customer segments in the branded professional business
- Large variations between customer segments and markets; among the most impacted markets were China and the southern part of Europe
- Lower gross margin due to underutilization of production capacity
- Supply chain disruptions due to transportation delays and quarantine restrictions across supply countries
Nilfisk Holding A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Nilfisk Holding A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.3K MtCO2 eq*. By scope: Scope 1: 5.3K MtCO2 eq*; Scope 2: 6.3K MtCO2 eq*. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.3K MtCO2 eq*
2020
Water Usage
108.5K m3
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.3K MtCO2 eq* |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.3K MtCO2 eq* |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative: Commitment to a minimum reduction of 35% in absolute GHG emissions within Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 compared to 2018 baseline year
- Set global targets for waste and water consumption
- Established a new and CO2-ambitious car policy
- Added our production site in Mexico to the ISO 14001:2015 certificate
- Reduced total direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions from 14,758 MtCO2 eq* to 5,289 MtCO2 eq*
- Increased recycled waste from 73% to 94%
- Reduced water consumption from 122,909 m3 to 108,465 m3
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Regain sales volume as the world is recovering from the impact of the pandemic
📅 Medium-term
- 5% to 10% organic growth for the total business by 2021
- 12.5% to 14.5% EBITDA margin before special items by 2021
🔭 Long-term
- Commitment to a minimum reduction of 35% in absolute GHG emissions within Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 compared to 2018 baseline year
- Achieve a minimum 25% under-represented gender on the board by 2024
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate actionHealth and safety