AAK AB (publ)
AAK's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, AAK completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
AAK has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into AAK's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AAK amounted to 294,897.32 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AAK decreased by 7.5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
AAK's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AAK's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of AAK were 225,701.72 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has AAK reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AAK's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), AAK's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are AAK's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, AAK reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,859.75 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 69,195.6 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has AAK reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AAK's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 35.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), AAK's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.05% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does AAK use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, AAK reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
AAK's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into AAK's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, AAK reported 6,914,506 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of AAK includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
AAK's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AAK's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, AAK reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,914,506 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has AAK reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AAK's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), AAK's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that AAK's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AAK disclose?
In 2025, AAK reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of AAK's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to AAK's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,320,981 tCO₂e (91.42%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 331,884 tCO₂e (4.8%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 84,836 tCO₂e (1.23%)
AAK's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AAK’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, AAK reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 225,701.72 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,003 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 45.11 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
AAK's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does AAK's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, AAK reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 45.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 30.3, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does AAK rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, AAK ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
AAK is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into AAK's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, AAK reported a total carbon footprint of 7,209,403.32 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.5% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to AAK's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.13%.a