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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 producer of vegetable oils and fats, reported total carbon 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. The majority of Scope 3 emissions were attributed to purchased goods and services, at approximately 6.32 billion kg CO2e, followed by upstream transportation and distribution at 331.88 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, AAK's total emissions were approximately 7.54 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 237.34 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 75.86 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 7.23 billion kg CO2e.
The company has set several ambitious climate commitments, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). AAK aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, AAK is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 46.2% within the same timeframe (2030 from a 2019 base year). These targets are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. 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. Additionally, AAK has a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025.
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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