Almarai Sustainability Profile
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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Almarai's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Almarai reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,758,542,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 967,266,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 895,549,000 kg CO2e. In the United States, their emissions totalled about 32,098,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 4,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 27,430,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In the Arab region, emissions reached approximately 12,068,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 3,699,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 8,369,000 kg CO2e. Almarai has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have established targets to reduce energy consumption by 15% and improve fuel efficiency of their logistics vehicles by 10% by 2025, using 2018 as a baseline. These initiatives reflect Almarai's strategic sustainability goals and commitment to reducing their carbon footprint in the food and beverage industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,160,272,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 688,198,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 780,088,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Almarai's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Almarai has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
