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Food Product Manufacturing
NO
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Orkla ASA Sustainability Profile

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Orkla ASA, a leading player in the consumer goods sector, is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 1654, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. Orkla operates primarily in the food, confectionery, and personal care industries, offering a diverse range of products that include well-known brands in snacks, frozen foods, and household items. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Orkla's unique approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, ensuring that their offerings meet the evolving needs of consumers. The company has achieved notable market positions, consistently ranking among the top suppliers in its sectors, and has received recognition for its efforts in corporate social responsibility. Through strategic acquisitions and a focus on brand development, Orkla ASA continues to strengthen its influence in the global marketplace.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Orkla ASA's score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orkla ASA's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Orkla ASA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,582,567,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 108,116,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 7,003,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 6,467,449,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, from a 2016 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in these scopes by 2045. Orkla ASA's climate commitments are validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the Paris Agreement. The company also targets a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with a focus on energy and industrial emissions. Additionally, Orkla has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. The company has made notable progress, achieving a 62% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2023, indicating strong momentum towards its 2025 target. Orkla's comprehensive approach includes plans to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025, further enhancing its sustainability profile.

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20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
136,424,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
167,239,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
3,921,106,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Orkla ASA's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orkla ASA's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Orkla ASA's Location?

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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. This request for Orkla ASA is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Orkla ASA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Orkla ASA's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 106% last year and increased by approximately 65% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
61%
Investments
29%
Franchises
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
1%
Use of Sold Products
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Orkla ASA's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Orkla ASA has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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