Olam
Olam Group, a leading global agri-business, is headquartered in Singapore (SG) and operates across key regions including Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1989, Olam has established itself as a significant player in the food and agribusiness sector, focusing on sourcing, processing, and trading a diverse range of agricultural products. The company’s core offerings include cocoa, coffee, nuts, spices, and grains, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Olam's unique approach integrates the entire supply chain, ensuring quality and traceability from farm to consumer. With a strong market position, Olam has received numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and has been recognised for its contributions to food security and rural development.
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Olam's score of 52 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Olam's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Olam International Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 87,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4,370,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 250,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 81,540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects Olam's commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting. Olam has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, Olam plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% per tonne of agricultural product by 2030 and achieve a 67% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050, using 2017 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Olam's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its focus on enhancing farmers' livelihoods and safeguarding human rights through its operations globally.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,520,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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