Focused on impact. <br />Built for the future.

Sustainability shapes how we create value

From the raw materials we source to the solutions we develop with customers, we consider environmental and social impacts in how we work and make decisions. This means addressing the impacts connected to our sourcing and operations, while developing solutions that respond to specific customer and application needs.

Driving plant-based solutions

Working closely with our customers, we develop plant-based oil and fat solutions for specific product and application needs. These may help customers replace animal-based or fossil-based ingredients while achieving the functionality, quality and performance their products require.

But the solution is only part of the picture. How raw materials are sourced, how people are treated and how environmental impacts are managed also matter. Our work across climate, biodiversity, people and governance connects these considerations throughout the value chain.

Reducing our climate footprint

We reduce emissions across our operations and supply chains by acting where impact is greatest and collaboration matters most.

More about reducing our climate footprint here

Protecting biodiversity and ecosystems

We prevent deforestation in key raw materials and strengthen sustainable agriculture to support resilient landscapes and ecosystems.

More about protecting biodiversity and ecosystems here

Empowering people – across our value chain

We promote safe and inclusive workplaces while upholding human rights and improving well-being across our value chain.

More about empowering people across our value chain here

Leading with strong governance

We maintain high ethical standards, support responsible business conduct and due diligence, and share transparent reporting.

Leading with strong governance

Progress at a glance

A quick snapshot of our impact areas

 
-19.8% Climate Reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions Click to view details  ↓
2024
-13.9%
Target
-50%
Target year
2030
 
93% Biodiversity Verified deforestation-free (VDF) palm Click to view details  ↓
2024
91%
Target
100%
Target year
2025
 
92% People Key raw materials suppliers signed/or aligned Code of Conduct Click to view details  ↓
2024
71%
Target
100%
Target year
Ongoing
 
0 Governance Zero convictions for violations of anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws Click to view details  ↓
2024
0
Target
0
Target year
0
 
Caroline Westerik-Sikking
Sustainability Director
Our ambition is to turn evolving sustainability requirements into stronger, more resilient value chains – reducing risk, strengthening our business and helping our customers achieve their sustainability ambitions.

Annual report

AAK’s Annual Report demonstrates how sustainability is integrated throughout our business and governance, and outlines our progress on commitments and ambitions across the value chain. The Sustainability Statement provides deeper insight into our sustainability-related efforts, impacts, risks, opportunities, and contribution to sustainable development.

 

Read more in our annual report

News, stories & progress
across our sustainability journey

AAK publishes its Annual Report 2025

AAK publishes Annual Report 2025 outlining continued strong performance.

AAK maintains sustainability silver medal from EcoVadis

For the third year in a row AAK earns a silver medal, recognizing strong performance in ESG management.

CDP: AAK earns "Leadership" score for Forests in 2025

AAK has improved in the latest CDP environmental ratings, earning an A- for Forests and a B for Climate Change.
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Nese Tagma - New President, Sourcing, Trading & Sustainability

We are pleased to announce that Nese Tagma has been appointed President of Sourcing, Trading & Sustainability.
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The Annual- and the Sustainability Reports for 2024 now launched 

The reports capture a year of progress, innovation, impact, and enhanced collaboration.
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EcoVadis 2025: AAK scores in top 6% of global sustainability rating 

We are proud to have received a silver medal rating from EcoVadis for the second year in a row.

AAK has received the EcoVadis silver medal

AAK has received the EcoVadis silver medal and is among the top 15 percent of all companies rated globally.

AAK in 6th place in a new sustainability report

We are proud to be in 6th place in a new sustainability report, Hållbara Bolag 2023.
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AAK's SBTi targets officially approved

Our science-based emission reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing our commitment to climate action.

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AAK's policies, codes and statements

AAK's codes and policies lay the groundwork for how we conduct our business sustainably and responsibly. On this page, you will find information ranging from the AAK Group Code of Conduct to our Palm Grievance process, and so much more.

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Quality and food safety certificates

Our products and processing methods follow certifications, standards, and regulations that guarantee safe, healthy, and sustainable solutions. On this page, you find our quality and food safety certificates.
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Facts about oils and fats

Found in every cell in the body, fat is essential for producing certain hormones and provides a wide range of other important functions.