Aak
Aak, officially known as AAK AB, is a leading global provider of vegetable oils and fats, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1871, the company has grown to become a key player in the food and non-food industries, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in tailored solutions, Aak offers a diverse range of products, including specialty oils and fats for the bakery, confectionery, and dairy sectors. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, ensuring high-quality offerings that meet the evolving needs of their customers. With a strong market position, Aak has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for sustainability and product excellence, reinforcing their reputation as a trusted partner in the global oils and fats market.
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Aak's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aak reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,429,357,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 260,834,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 55,107,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 4,113,416,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Aak has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 46.2% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. Aak also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030 and has pledged to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Aak's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 300,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Aak is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
