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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Olam International Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94,070,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,790,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions ranging from 260,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) to 330,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 94,010,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 87,400,000,000 kg CO2e. Olam has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, and a 100% reduction by 2050, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per tonne of agricultural product by 2030 and a 67% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. In the near term, Olam aims to train 20,000 farmers and reduce CO2 emissions by 90,000 tonnes by 2026, while also empowering 2,500 women farmers as leaders and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, Olam Agri has committed to reducing GHG emissions across all scopes by 42% from a 2022 baseline by 2030. Overall, Olam's comprehensive approach to tackling climate change reflects its commitment to sustainability and responsible agricultural practices, positioning the company as a leader in the food production sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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