JYSK will work closely with suppliers to reach newly approved climate targets

The internationally acclaimed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved JYSK's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The greatest impact will come from reducing emissions in the production of products.

Since JYSK founder Lars Larsen opened the first JYSK store in Aarhus, Denmark, in 1979, JYSK has grown its business around the strong values of Tradesmanship, Colleague and Corporate Spirit. Building on this foundation with SBTi targets approved, JYSK now has a clear roadmap for reducing its climate footprint.

“We are proud to receive the Science Based Targets initiative’s stamp of approval on our climate targets. Sustainability is a fundamental part of our commitment to our customers, our employees and the planet - it is a big task, but a necessary one. We are committed to doing our part to reduce our impact on the climate and we want to help our suppliers do the same. Sustainability should be an accessible and affordable choice for our customers when shopping great offers at JYSK,” says President and CEO of JYSK, Rami Jensen.

Biggest reductions will come from collaboration with suppliers

93% of JYSK’s total greenhouse gas emissions come from the products, goods and services purchased from suppliers. As part of the SBTi approved targets, JYSK will require suppliers to calculate their own emissions and have their targets approved by SBTi before the end of the financial year 2028. To reach this ambitious goal, JYSK will build on an already strong collaboration with its suppliers on topics such as the rights of workers in the supply chain through the international organisation amfori.

“Because the majority of our greenhouse gas emissions come from the production of our products, we need to deliver results through our suppliers to reach our own targets. Moving forward, we will support them in initiating their work on climate accounting so that together we can deliver on our commitment to reduce our climate footprint,” says Rami Jensen.

Reducing emissions within JYSK’s own operations

Although JYSK’s greenhouse gas emissions within its own operations cover under 2% of the company’s total emissions, JYSK will also work to reduce its footprint here. With the financial year 2022 as the baseline year, JYSK aims to deliver an 50.4% absolute CO2e reduction by the end of the financial year 2032.

One way to reach this goal is through renewable energy solutions such as solar panels on the roofs of the distribution centres. This is already showing positive results in multiple countries, where solar panels now are responsible for up to 30% of the energy used in the distribution centres.

“In the coming years we will look at solutions to reduce our emissions that include powering, heating, and cooling our stores, distribution centres and offices, and reduce emissions from our company-owned vehicles. We know it is a small percentage of our total footprint, but it is still important work to be done,” says Rami Jensen.

Science Based Targets initiative

JYSK has set a near term goal for scope 1 and 2, which covers its own operations and scope 3, which covers indirect emissions within the value chain.

JYSK’s climate targets are:

• JYSK commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by FY2032 from a FY2022 base year.*
• JYSK commits that 72.5% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by FY2028.
• JYSK’s total emissions divided into scopes 1, 2, and 3:
  • 1,85% Scope 1 and 2
  • 98,15% Scope 3

* The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.

“I believe that we have set ambitious and impactful targets for the coming years across our business with focus on our customers, our value chain and our workplace to reduce our climate impact. I look forward to this next step in JYSK to ensure that we stay competitive and remain customers’ first choice within sleeping and living,” says President and CEO of JYSK, Rami Jensen.

A Great Offer for Generations

The newly SBTi approved greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets are part of JYSK’s sustainability strategy, A Great Offer for Generations, which builds on many years of responsible business actions in the company. The strategy focuses on 5 main areas where JYSK sees greatest impacts, risks and opportunities. The strategy supports actions to make a positive change for the climate and the societies where JYSK is present while being transparent about the process and work being done.

The five areas are:

• Climate action
• Responsible Value Chain
• Trusted quality products
• Attractive and inclusive workplace
• Data transparency

Read more about “A Great Offer for Generations” and the five focus areas on https://www.jysk.com/sustainability

Building on a strong foundation

• JYSK has been a member of Forest Stewardship Council® in Denmark (FSC^®N001715) for almost two decades. From 1 January 2025, all wood, cardboard, and paper-based products and packaging purchased by JYSK will be FSC-certified.
• JYSK continuously works to reduce the amount of plastic in products and packaging. Examples of this are the updated SMARTSTORE boxes made entirely from 100% recycled plastic. Furthermore, JYSK has removed plastic packaging on bedlinens and sheets, curtains, and the top plastic on pallets.
• JYSK is a member of Better Cotton, which is the world’s largest initiative for more sustainable cotton production. From 1 January 2025, JYSK is committed to ensuring that all new cotton for textile products is sourced as more sustainable cotton. This includes Better Cotton, recycled cotton and organic cotton.
• The vast majority of textile products along with the main part of duvets and pillows in JYSK are certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX. OEKO-TEX is one of the world’s leading health label schemes for textiles. This standard is an assurance for JYSK and customers that products do not contain harmful levels of substances that may be problematic to health and the environment.
• JYSK is also certified according to Global Recycled Standard (GRS), which works to minimise waste and increase the use of recycled materials in products.
• As a part of JYSK’s commitment to respect the fundamental rights of workers in its supply chain, JYSK became members of amfori in 2006 as one of the first companies in Denmark. amfori is a global business association that promotes sustainable trade by assisting businesses in improving their social and environmental performance within their supply chains. Today, we collaborate with amfori on both social and environmental agendas, specifically through the amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) for suppliers of products in all high risk countries and the amfori Business Environmental Monitoring Initiative (BEPI) across all product suppliers. JYSK requires its suppliers to live up to these commitments.
• JYSK believes that diversity, equity and inclusion is a strength for its business. JYSK already has an equal division of men and women in leadership positions across its business and in the latest Employee Satisfaction Survey, employees scored JYSK 82 out of 100 points on the question “can you be yourself at work.”