Aak
Aak, officially known as AAK AB, is a leading global provider of vegetable oils and fats, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1871, the company has grown to become a key player in the food and non-food industries, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in tailored solutions, Aak offers a diverse range of products, including specialty oils and fats for the bakery, confectionery, and dairy sectors. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, ensuring high-quality offerings that meet the evolving needs of their customers. With a strong market position, Aak has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for sustainability and product excellence, reinforcing their reputation as a trusted partner in the global oils and fats market.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Vegetable Oil Production 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.
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Aak's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, AAK reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,176,697,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 227,285,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 67,366,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 4,176,697,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including all relevant scopes. For 2023, AAK's emissions were approximately 4,429,357,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 260,834,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 55,107,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 4,113,416,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, AAK is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 46.2% by 2030. AAK's climate commitments include a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. The company is also focused on ensuring that 10.3% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives are part of AAK's broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. AAK's emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from AAK AB (publ.), ensuring transparency and accountability in their sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 256,124,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 107,614,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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