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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Axfood's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Axfood's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Axfood reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,327,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 12,225,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,195,000 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 in the value chain, amounted to approximately 2,705,502,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Axfood has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, from 2019 to 2023, the company has made strides in managing its emissions, with a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 16,721,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 12,225,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, it is important to note that Axfood has not committed to a net-zero target and has had some near-term reduction targets removed. The company operates within the Food and Staples Retailing sector and is based in Sweden. While Axfood has not established long-term reduction targets, it remains engaged in sustainability efforts, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the industry.

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Scope 1
26,593,000
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Scope 2
61,647,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
770,000
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000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Axfood's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Axfood is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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