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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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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Almarai's score of 22 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Almarai's reported carbon emissions

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, and 895,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2022, the company's emissions were about 2,638,671,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 938,126,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 836,020,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 864,525,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a slight increase in total emissions from 2021, which were approximately 2,632,101,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 794,241,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 984,406,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 853,454,000 kg CO2e. Almarai's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 1,160,272,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 967,266,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the company. Overall, Almarai's commitment to addressing carbon emissions is evident through its comprehensive reporting across all three scopes, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Almarai's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Almarai is in SA, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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