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 2,758,542,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 967,266,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 895,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 895,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were about 2,638,671,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The trend from 2020 to 2023 shows fluctuations in total emissions, with 2020 at approximately 2,444,732,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at about 2,632,101,000 kg CO2e. Almarai has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their sustainability efforts. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, which is crucial for understanding its environmental impact and progress towards potential future commitments.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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.