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.
+35 vs industry average
Olam’s score of 67 is higher than 82% 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
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Olam's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Olam International Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising 3.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 290 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 90.0 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the food production sector. Olam has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a 67% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions per tonne of agricultural product by 50% by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The company is also focused on empowering local farmers, with a goal to train 20,000 farmers and reduce CO2 emissions by 90,000 tonnes by 2026. Olam's climate commitments reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing both operational emissions and the broader impacts of its supply chain.
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Olam’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2026
The goal by 2026 is to train 20,000 farmers, reduce CO2 emis…
The goal by 2026 is to train 20,000 farmers, reduce CO2 emissions by 90,000 tonnes, and empower 2,500 women farmers as leaders and entrepren…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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