Almarai
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 12,068,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,699,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 8,369,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Almarai's global emissions for the same year totalled approximately 2,758,542,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 967,266,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 895,549,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 895,727,000 kg CO2e. In the US, emissions reached about 32,098,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 4,668,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 27,430,000 kg CO2e. The company has established specific reduction targets, including a 15% reduction in energy consumption across its Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution, and Logistics Divisions by 2025, based on a 2018 intensity baseline. Additionally, Almarai aims to enhance the fuel efficiency of its sales, distribution, and logistics vehicles by 10% by 2025. Almarai's emissions data is sourced directly from Almarai Company, with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company is committed to sustainability and actively works towards reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with its strategic goals.
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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 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.
