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 2,758,542,000 kg CO2e globally, with 967,266,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 895,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In the US, their emissions totalled about 32,098,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 27,430,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In Saudi Arabia, emissions reached approximately 12,068,000 kg CO2e, with 3,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Almarai has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030. They have established targets to reduce energy consumption across their Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution, and Logistics Divisions by 15% from efficiency measures by 2025, using a 2018 intensity baseline. Additionally, they plan to enhance fuel efficiency of their vehicles by 10% by 2025, also against a 2018 baseline. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Almarai Company.
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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.
