Arla
Arla Foods, a leading global dairy cooperative, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Founded in 1881, Arla has grown to become a significant player in the dairy industry, focusing on the production of high-quality milk, cheese, butter, and yoghurt. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Arla's core products, including the popular Lurpak butter and Arla® organic milk, stand out for their exceptional taste and quality. The company is renowned for its farmer-owned model, which ensures that profits are reinvested into the cooperative, benefiting both farmers and consumers alike. Arla's dedication to sustainability has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest dairy companies in the world, with notable achievements in reducing carbon emissions and promoting responsible farming practices.
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Industry Average
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Arla's score of 34 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Arla's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arla's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 18,801,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 508,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 152,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 18,141,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions per kg of milk and whey were reported at about 1,140 kg CO2e. Over the years, Arla has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 19,102,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions by 301,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has consistently reported its emissions across all three scopes, with significant contributions from Scope 3, which typically encompasses emissions from the supply chain and product use. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Arla's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its emissions reflect a commitment to sustainability within the dairy industry. The company continues to focus on improving its environmental performance, aligning with broader industry standards and expectations for climate action.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 490,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 456,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,553,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Arla is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
