Nilfisk is a global leader in cleaning solutions, operating across two main business areas: Consumer and Professional. Our Consumer division focuses on making everyday cleaning easier for households, while our Professional business delivers advanced solutions to industries, institutions, and service providers worldwide. Together, these divisions reflect our commitment to support customers at every level—from home cleaning to large-scale industrial facilities—while embedding sustainability across the entire value chain.
At Nilfisk, sustainability isn’t just a side note—it’s woven into how we run our business From developing cleaning tools to maintaining transparent operations, we’re building a cleaner, more responsible tomorrow—together.
Sustainability Rooted in Strategy
Our sustainability efforts are embedded in our business strategy, shaped by our annual Double Materiality Assessment (DMA). That means our goals evolve to meet real-world sustainability challenges and drive meaningful value.
How We Operate to Create Value
Nilfisk is a global manufacturing company dedicated to supporting customers worldwide in their cleaning efforts. From large facilities to small businesses, our solutions serve a wide range of customer segments—and our impact extends across the entire value chain.
Want to explore the full picture? Check out our Integrated Annual Report 2024, which details all sustainability-related Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs) linked to our operating model.
Taking Real Action with Global Standards
- EcoVadis Gold – For three years running, we’ve held the top Gold rating, improving from a 71 to an impressive 80 points score—landing us in the 98th percentile globally.
- Science Based Targets Initiative – We remain committed to reducing our Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with climate science by committing to align with 1.5°C and net-zero with the SBTi.
- CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) – Since 2020 , we’ve maintained a strong grade of A- for climate transparency. Since 2023, we have also received grades for water stewardship, advancing from B- to B.
- UN Global Compact – Since 2010, we’ve aligned with its 10 principles and continuously report our progress.
3. Transparent Sustainability Data You Can Trust
We believe sustainability shines brightest under the spotlight. That’s why we:
- Publish integrated financial and sustainability reports—available since 2016
- Share ESG fact books packed with key performance metrics.
- Offer full transparency on our policies, codes of conduct, and ISO-certified systems.
- Ensure compliance with EU and US sanctions—and expect the same from our vendors.
Want even more detail? Review our Integrated Annual Report 2024 for a full breakdown of our value chain and sustainability performance.
4. Let’s Talk—We’re All in on Sustainability
Your ideas matter. Questions? Feedback? Contact us anytime at:
sustainability@nilfisk.com
