- Challenges in finding a suitable biofuel supply in regions other than the UAE
- Pandemic-related limitations on public access to manufacturing facilities
Almarai Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Almarai Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 967.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 895.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 895.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.8M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
4.0%
of total energy
Water Usage
12.9M m3/year
2023
Waste
232.8K tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 967.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 895.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 895.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 2.6M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste going to landfill across all divisions to 55% (from 70% in 2018)
- Recycled nearly 50% more waste compared to 2022
- Increased food waste sold to animal feed by 45% compared to 2022
- Increased water efficiency across Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution, and Logistics Divisions
- Removed 164 metric tons of plastics and 628 annualized metric tons of paper weight from packaging
- 28% increase in solar energy usage from 2022
- Sales, distribution, and logistics vehicles used 3% less fuel vs. 2021
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 15% by 2025
- Reduce waste going to landfill by 50% by 2025
- Avoid the use of 9,000 metric tons of plastics from entering the consumer waste stream by 2025
- Increase the share of electricity from clean energy sources to 20% by 2025
- Achieve ISO 50001 certification for Administration, Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution, and Logistics Divisions by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementPackaging InnovationWaste ManagementSustainable AgricultureQuality and Food SafetyAnimal WelfareEthical SourcingNutrition and WellbeingHealth and SafetyEmployee Talent and DiversityCommunity Investment