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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, headquartered in Sweden, reported total emissions of approximately 7.21 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 225.70 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 65.86 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 6.91 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 7.54 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 237.34 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 75.86 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7.23 billion kg CO2e. Looking back to 2019, AAK's total emissions were approximately 8.69 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 256.12 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 107.61 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 8.32 billion kg CO2e.
AAK has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets, aligning with a 1.5°C warming scenario. These include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, 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. AAK also commits that 10.3% of its suppliers by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, and transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027. Furthermore, the company commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year and to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. A long-term net-zero emissions target is set for 2050.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
FLAG Targets AAK commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* AAK commits to no deforestation…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
FLAG Targets AAK commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* AAK commits to no deforestation…
2030
46.2% reduction in scope 3 total
FLAG Targets AAK commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* AAK commits to no deforestation…
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