Axfood
Axfood AB, headquartered in Sweden, is a leading player in the Nordic grocery retail sector. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, primarily in Sweden. Axfood operates through well-known brands such as Willys and Hemköp, focusing on providing high-quality food products and services to consumers. Specialising in grocery retail, Axfood is committed to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving needs of its customers. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in market share and a reputation for excellence in customer service. With a focus on competitive pricing and a unique shopping experience, Axfood continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in the industry.
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Axfood's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Axfood reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,327,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 13,007,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 9,663,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (about 2,986,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled around 27,190,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing approximately 2,560,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 28,601,000 kg CO2e, which includes business travel (approximately 397,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (about 462,000 kg CO2e). Axfood has set significant reduction targets, aiming to decrease carbon emissions from its owned trucks by 30% by 2025, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. However, as of now, Axfood has not committed to any net-zero targets. The emissions data is cascaded from Axfood AB (publ), the parent company, which provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's climate impact and commitments. The company operates within the Food and Staples Retailing sector in Sweden and is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint through targeted initiatives.
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| 2009 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,593,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 61,647,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 770,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Axfood 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.
