Almarai Company, a leading name in the dairy and food industry, is headquartered in Saudi Arabia (SA) and operates extensively across the Middle East. Founded in 1977, Almarai has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality dairy products, juices, and bakery items, setting industry standards with its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core offerings include fresh milk, cheese, yoghurt, and a variety of juices, all distinguished by their superior taste and nutritional value. Almarai's dedication to excellence has earned it a prominent market position, making it the largest dairy company in the region. With numerous awards and recognitions, Almarai continues to lead the way in delivering wholesome products that cater to the diverse needs of consumers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
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In 2023, Almarai reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,153,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 20,981,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 10,172,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 17,150,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 5,608,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 11,542,000 kg CO2e. Almarai has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has established targets to reduce energy consumption across its Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution, and Logistics Divisions by 15% and to enhance fuel efficiency of its vehicles by 10%, both by 2025, using 2018 as a baseline. These initiatives reflect Almarai's commitment to sustainability and its strategic goals to mitigate climate impact while continuing to grow its operations in Saudi Arabia and globally.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,160,272,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 688,198,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Almarai is not participating in any 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.