Arla Foods amba, commonly known as Arla, is a leading player in the dairy products industry, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1881, Arla has grown to become one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the world, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
The company is renowned for its diverse range of dairy offerings, including milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt, all crafted with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Arla's unique approach to dairy production, emphasising natural ingredients and animal welfare, sets it apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Arla has achieved notable milestones, including its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting organic farming. As a trusted brand, Arla continues to innovate while maintaining its heritage, ensuring that consumers enjoy high-quality dairy products that meet modern dietary needs.
+61 vs industry average
Arla’s score of 79 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Dairy Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Dairy Processing industry has increased its overall emissions by 34% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Arla's reported carbon emissions
Arla's total carbon emissions for 2025 are approximately 25.1 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions measured about 456 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 112 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reached around 24.5 billion kg CO2e. The dairy products company reported total emissions of approximately 24.2 billion kg CO2e in 2024, with Scope 1 at about 479 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 145 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 23.6 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Arla's total emissions were around 25.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at about 503 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 162 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at about 24.3 billion kg CO2e. Arla has committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to become carbon net zero by 2050, with a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% in absolute terms by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline year. This target is aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Arla has updated its Scope 3 emission reduction targets to align with the Science-Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) guidance. This commitment includes reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 30.3% by 2030, with 2020 as the baseline year. Arla is also working towards a goal of using 100% green electricity in Europe by the end of 2025.
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Arla’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
30% reduction in all scopes
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions with 30 per cent for scope 1 and scope 2 in absolute terms from 2015 to 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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