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How does Aa's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Aa's score of 41 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Aa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 35,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 277,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 1,675,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,777,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a commitment to decreasing operational impacts. Aa has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero operational emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035, starting from 2023. This long-term commitment underscores their dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company is currently on track to meet its two-year goals, demonstrating proactive engagement in reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that Aa's reported figures reflect its direct operational impact. Overall, Aa's climate commitments and reduction initiatives position it as a responsible entity in the fight against climate change.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,395,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 40,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 577,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Aa has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
