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Axfood AB, commonly referred to as Axfood, is a prominent player in Sweden’s retail trade services sector, specialising in food retail and household goods. Headquartered in Stockholm, the company operates extensively across Sweden, serving a broad customer base through its various store formats and online platforms. Founded in 2000, Axfood has established itself as a key competitor in the Swedish retail market, known for its focus on quality, sustainability, and customer service.
The company’s core offerings include grocery retail, wholesale distribution, and repair services for household goods, setting it apart through innovative store concepts and a strong emphasis on responsible sourcing. With a reputation for market leadership and strategic growth, Axfood continues to strengthen its position within the retail trade services industry, delivering value to consumers and stakeholders alike.
81
DitchCarbon score
+45 vs industry average
Axfood’s score of 81 is higher than 86% 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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Axfood's reported carbon emissions
Axfood's total reported greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 were approximately 4.12 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 4.49 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 3.02 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.12 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions was 'purchased goods and services', accounting for approximately 3.60 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Axfood's total emissions were about 4.14 billion kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 2.72 billion kg CO2e in 2023, approximately 2.54 billion kg CO2e in 2022, and approximately 41.51 million kg CO2e in 2021. For 2020, only Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are available, totalling 8.21 million kg CO2e (market-based). In 2019, total emissions were about 37.20 million kg CO2e.
Axfood has set several climate commitments. Axfood AB (publ) has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) near-term targets. These include reducing absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 70.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year, and reducing absolute Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. Additionally, Axfood AB (publ) commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) greenhouse gas emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. The company also aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations by 2030 at the latest.
Furthermore, Dagab, an Axfood entity, aims to reduce CO2 emissions from its own trucks by 30% by 2025, using 2020 as a baseline.
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Axfood’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
70% reduction in Scope 1
Axfood AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 70.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year.
At risk70%
2030
70% reduction in Scope 2
Axfood AB commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 70.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year.
Behind target70%
2030
30.3% reduction in scope 3 total
Axfood AB commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 30.3% by 2030 from a 2024 base year.
Behind target30.3%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Axfood6 months ago
81
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