Oatly
Oatly AB, commonly known as Oatly, is a pioneering Swedish company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1994, Oatly has established itself as a leader in the plant-based food industry, primarily focusing on oat-based dairy alternatives. The company has made significant strides in promoting sustainable consumption, with its products available across Europe, North America, and Asia. Oatly's core offerings include oat milk, ice cream, and cooking creams, all distinguished by their unique formulation that emphasises taste and environmental responsibility. The brand has garnered attention for its innovative approach to dairy alternatives, positioning itself as a go-to choice for health-conscious consumers and those seeking sustainable options. With a strong market presence and a commitment to sustainability, Oatly continues to reshape the landscape of plant-based products.
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Oatly's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Oatly reported total carbon emissions of approximately 319,164,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9,654,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 3,791,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 305,718,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes emissions from business travel (about 5,450,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 236,713,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 56,469,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Oatly's total emissions were approximately 244,054,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 7,284,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 4,613,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 232,157,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, setting an ambitious target to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 70% per litre of Oatly produced by 2029, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3). Oatly's emissions data is sourced directly from Oatly Group AB, with no cascaded data from parent companies. The company actively discloses its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments and performance.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,260,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,763,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 151,704,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Oatly is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
