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Vegetable Oil Production
SE
updated 10 days ago

Aak

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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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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Vegetable Oil Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

8

Industry Benchmark

Aak's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aak's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AAK reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,176,697,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 227,285,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 67,366,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 4,176,697,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including all relevant scopes. AAK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, also by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate AAK's commitment to sustainable practices. The company has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing its long-term climate resilience strategy. AAK's initiatives include a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025, further highlighting its dedication to environmental stewardship. Overall, AAK's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with clear targets and a structured approach to reducing its carbon footprint.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
256,124,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
107,614,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aak's primary industry is products of Vegetable oils and fats, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Aak is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aak is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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