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Axfood Sustainability Profile

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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.

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50

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Axfood's score of 50 is higher than 69% 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 2.75 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 46.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 2.71 billion kg CO2e. The company has set a target to reduce carbon emissions from its owned trucks by 30% by 2025, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Axfood's focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, Axfood's total emissions were approximately 2.57 billion kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at about 44.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 2.53 billion kg CO2e. The company has not committed to net-zero emissions but has made significant strides in reducing its carbon intensity, particularly in its logistics operations. Axfood's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Axfood AB (publ), ensuring consistency and transparency in reporting. Overall, Axfood's climate commitments and emissions data highlight its ongoing efforts to address climate change within the food and staples retailing sector in Sweden.

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2009201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
26,593,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
61,647,000
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
770,000
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000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Axfood's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Axfood's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Axfood'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 Axfood is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Axfood's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Axfood's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased significantly since 2009, 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 "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 1% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Axfood'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.

Axfood 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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