Oatly
Oatly AB, commonly known as Oatly, is a pioneering Swedish company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1994, Oatly has established itself as a leader in the plant-based food industry, primarily focusing on oat-based dairy alternatives. The company has made significant strides in promoting sustainable consumption, with its products available across Europe, North America, and Asia. Oatly's core offerings include oat milk, ice cream, and cooking creams, all distinguished by their unique formulation that emphasises taste and environmental responsibility. The brand has garnered attention for its innovative approach to dairy alternatives, positioning itself as a go-to choice for health-conscious consumers and those seeking sustainable options. With a strong market presence and a commitment to sustainability, Oatly continues to reshape the landscape of plant-based products.
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Oatly's score of 28 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Oatly's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Oatly reported total carbon emissions of approximately 244,054,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,284,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,613,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 232,157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass areas such as purchased goods and services and upstream transportation. Over the years, Oatly's emissions have fluctuated. In 2022, total emissions were about 301,537,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 19,269,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 658,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 281,610,000 kg CO2e. The company has seen a reduction in total emissions from 2021, where they reported approximately 295,540,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Oatly has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for clearer commitments to address their carbon footprint in the future. Oatly's emissions intensity has also shown variability, with the total emissions intensity reported at 482 kg CO2e per litre in 2023, down from 582 kg CO2e per litre in 2022. This indicates a potential improvement in their operational efficiency, although the overall emissions remain substantial. As a company headquartered in Sweden (SE), Oatly is positioned within the global context of climate action, where transparency and accountability in emissions reporting are increasingly critical for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,260,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,763,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 151,704,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Oatly is not committed to any 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.
