Almarai Company SJSC

Common Name
Almarai
Country
Saudi Arabia
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
43,918
Ticker
2280
Exchange
SAUDI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Almarai Co. Ltd. is one of the largest integrated consumer food production and distribution companies in the Middle East. It is primarily known for producing a wide range of dairy products, beverages,...

Almarai's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Almarai 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).

Almarai has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Almarai’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Almarai's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Almarai's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Almarai's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Almarai amounted to 1,862,815 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Almarai increased by 5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Almarai's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Almarai's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Almarai were 967,266 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Almarai reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Almarai's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Almarai's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Almarai's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Almarai reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 895,549 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Almarai reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Almarai's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 10.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Almarai's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Almarai 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Almarai use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Almarai reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Almarai's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Almarai's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Almarai reported 895,727 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 2023 disclosure of Almarai includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Almarai's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Almarai's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Almarai reported total Scope 3 emissions of 895,727 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Almarai reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Almarai's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Almarai 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Almarai's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Almarai 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Almarai disclose?

In 2023, Almarai reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Almarai's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Almarai's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 895,727 tCO₂e (100%)

Almarai's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(100.0%)

Insights into Almarai’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Almarai reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 967,266 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,220 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 185.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Almarai's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GTATiger BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 174,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 80.00 tCO2e/$MBakkavor GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,877Scope 1 Intensity: 26.44 tCO2e/$MSavola GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,788 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,386Scope 1 Intensity: 8.89 tCO2e/$MIOIYear: 2024Scope 1: 745,129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,036Scope 1 Intensity: 366.02 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,364Scope 1 Intensity: 22.89 tCO2e/$MTata Consumer ProductsYear: 2025Scope 1: 64,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,049Scope 1 Intensity: 31.69 tCO2e/$MWant Want China HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 2,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,348Scope 1 Intensity: 0.73 tCO2e/$MNissin Foods HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,840Scope 1 Intensity: 59.30 tCO2e/$MNongshimYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,343Scope 1 Intensity: 39.25 tCO2e/$MGGGreat Wall EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,136Scope 1 Intensity: 12.93 tCO2e/$MNichireiYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,682Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$MCranswickYear: 2025Scope 1: 94,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,523Scope 1 Intensity: 26.73 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2022Scope 1: 89,356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,963Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MCamil AlimentosYear: 2023Scope 1: 35,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,963Scope 1 Intensity: 18.00 tCO2e/$MFirst PacificYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,787,751 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,990Scope 1 Intensity: 143.77 tCO2e/$MAAAWL Agri BusinessYear: 2025Scope 1: 523,942 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,440Scope 1 Intensity: 70.42 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 158,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,091Scope 1 Intensity: 31.10 tCO2e/$MAlfaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,875Scope 1 Intensity: 152.38 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MSaudia Dairy & FoodstuffYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,998Scope 1 Intensity: 13.30 tCO2e/$MJDE PeetsYear: 2024Scope 1: 283,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,196Scope 1 Intensity: 30.80 tCO2e/$MSaputoYear: 2025Scope 1: 500,261 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,247Scope 1 Intensity: 37.76 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MAlmaraiYear: 2023Scope 1: 967,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,220Scope 1 Intensity: 185.30 tCO2e/$M

How does Almarai's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Almarai reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 185.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 30.16 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Almarai rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Almarai ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Almarai among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Almarai's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Almarai reported a total carbon footprint of 2,758,542 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.54% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Almarai's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 35.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 32.47%. a

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