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., headquartered in Singapore (SG), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94,010,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,790,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 260,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 88,440,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Olam has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, against a 2020 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions per tonne of agricultural product by 50% by 2030 and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 67% by 2050. In a near-term initiative, Olam plans to train 20,000 farmers and reduce CO2 emissions by 90,000 tonnes by 2026, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment. The company also aims to reduce GHG emissions from energy and industry by 42% from 2022 baseline levels by 2030. Olam's emissions data and climate targets are sourced from Olam Group Limited, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2013 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,300,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 200,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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