Axfood
Axfood AB, headquartered in Sweden, is a leading player in the Nordic grocery retail sector. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, primarily in Sweden. Axfood operates through well-known brands such as Willys and Hemköp, focusing on providing high-quality food products and services to consumers. Specialising in grocery retail, Axfood is committed to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving needs of its customers. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in market share and a reputation for excellence in customer service. With a focus on competitive pricing and a unique shopping experience, Axfood continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in the industry.
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Axfood's score of 19 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Axfood's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Axfood reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,327,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 13,007,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,719,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions, amounted to about 28,601,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Axfood's emissions have fluctuated, with a peak of approximately 39,754,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not set specific near-term or long-term reduction targets and is not committed to achieving net-zero emissions. However, it has made some progress in reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by a decrease in total emissions from 2019 to 2023. Axfood operates within the food and staples retailing sector in Sweden and is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,593,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 61,647,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 770,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Axfood 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.
