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AAK, legally known as AAK AB, is a global leader in value-adding vegetable oils and fats. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the company maintains a significant worldwide presence, providing plant-based solutions across various industries. AAK was established in 2005 through the merger of Aarhus United and Karlshamns, building on a rich legacy in the sector.
The company's core offering comprises tailored, high value-added speciality vegetable oils and fats, crafted through a unique co-development approach with customers. These innovative ingredients serve crucial segments including chocolate & confectionery, bakery, dairy alternatives, and special nutrition.
AAK is dedicated to creating better products for healthier and more sustainable living, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving plant-based food landscape.
+65 vs industry average
Aak’s score of 79 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vegetable Oil Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Vegetable Oil Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
AAK, a Swedish-headquartered producer of vegetable oils and fats, reported total emissions of approximately 7.21 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 225.70 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of approximately 65.86 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 6.91 billion kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2024, their total emissions were about 7.54 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 237.34 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at around 75.86 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 7.23 billion kg CO2e.
AAK has set ambitious climate commitments, with near-term targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, AAK aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution by 46.2% within the same timeframe. They also have a FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) target to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, which includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. AAK also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. Additionally, AAK aims for 10.3% of its suppliers by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, and transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2027. The company has a long-term ambition for net-zero emissions and climate resilience by 2050.
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50% reduction in Scope 2
AAK commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* *The target boundary includes biogenic land-r…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
AAK commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* *The target boundary includes biogenic land-r…
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33.3% reduction in scope 3 total
FLAG: AAK commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* *Target includes FLAG emissions and re…
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