Arla Foods
Arla Foods, a leading global dairy cooperative, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1881, Arla has evolved into a significant player in the dairy industry, focusing on producing high-quality milk, cheese, butter, and yoghurt. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which sets its products apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on natural ingredients and responsible farming practices, Arla Foods has established itself as a trusted brand among consumers. The cooperative model empowers its farmer-owners, ensuring that quality and ethical standards are maintained. Notable achievements include being one of the largest dairy companies in the world, reflecting its robust market position and dedication to excellence in dairy production.
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Arla Foods's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Arla Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arla Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of 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 a significant 18,141,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 17,642,000,000 kg CO2e. Arla Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per tonne of standardised raw milk and whey intake by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Over the years, Arla has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions data showing a trend of significant emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which reflects the broader impact of its supply chain. The company's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint underscores its dedication to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 129 | 000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 99 | 000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,422 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 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 Foods is committed to some 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.
