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.
+47 vs industry average
Axfood’s score of 83 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
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Axfood's reported carbon emissions
Axfood, a retail trade services company headquartered in Sweden, reported a total of approximately 4.13 billion kg CO2e emissions in 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For 2024, Axfood's total emissions were approximately 4.14 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 2.72 billion kg CO2e.
Axfood is committed to significant climate action, evidenced by its near-term targets. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations by 2030. Furthermore, Axfood is working to reduce emissions from its group-owned trucks by 30% by 2025, using 2020 as a base year.
In terms of Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, Axfood AB has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 70.0% by 2030, based on a 2024 baseline. Similarly, absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions are targeted for a 70.0% reduction by 2030, also from a 2024 base year. For Scope 3 emissions, Axfood AB commits to a 30.3% reduction in FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) emissions by 2030, again with a 2024 base year. They also commit to no deforestation across their primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025. These SBTi targets are considered consistent with reductions needed to keep warming to 1.5°C.
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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.
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.
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.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Axel Johnson AB
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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