Oatly Group AB (publ)
Oatly Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Oatly Group 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).
Oatly Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Oatly Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oatly Group amounted to 28,999 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oatly Group increased by 143.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Oatly Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oatly Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Oatly Group were 9,654 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Oatly Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Oatly Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 126.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oatly Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 32.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Oatly Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Oatly Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,791 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,345 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Oatly Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Oatly Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Oatly Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Oatly Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Oatly Group reported 305,718 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 2024 disclosure of Oatly Group includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Oatly Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oatly Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Oatly Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 305,718 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Oatly Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Oatly Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 101.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oatly Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 31.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Oatly Group disclose?
In 2024, Oatly Group reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Oatly Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Oatly Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 236,713 tCO₂e (77.43%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 56,469 tCO₂e (18.47%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,450 tCO₂e (1.78%)
Oatly Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Oatly Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Oatly Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,654 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 824 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.72 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Oatly Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Oatly Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Oatly Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 20.27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Oatly Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Oatly Group ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Oatly Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Oatly Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Oatly Group reported a total carbon footprint of 334,717 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 37.15% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Oatly Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.78%.a