ESG ratings

Our approach to ESG ratings

AAK prioritizes sustainability reporting in our Annual Report, in line with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

ESG ratings provide an additional external perspective: we use their findings, alongside stakeholder feedback, to identify potential disclosure gaps and inform future priorities. We focus our active engagement on the ratings most relevant to our investors and customers rather than seeking to maximize every score.

Below, we highlight a selection of AAK’s ESG ratings and latest results.

EcoVadis

AAK holds an EcoVadis Silver Medal, ranking in the top 12% of companies in our sector.

Learn more on the AAK EcoVadis Recognition Page. 

CDP

For CDP 2025, AAK achieved an A- for Forests and a B for Climate Change — both improving from 2024 — while maintaining a C for Water Security.

Ratings we monitor

Beyond actively engaging with CDP and Ecovadis, AAK monitors a range of ESG ratings and assessments. These include:

  • MSCI ESG Ratings
  • Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
  • Bloomberg ESG
  • ISS STOXX
  • S&P Global ESG
  • FTSE Russell Green Revenues
  • Glass Lewis Climate Intelligence
  • Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI)

 

Our level of involvement varies. For some assessments, we submit information directly; for others, we review or monitor assessments based primarily on publicly available information. Inclusion in this list does not mean that every rating has equal relevance or that AAK actively seeks to improve every score.

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Reducing our climate footprint

Climate change creates risks for raw material production and the resilience of global supply chains. Our SBTi-approved climate targets guide emission reductions across our operations and value chains, in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C ambition. We work across our business and with suppliers a
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Protecting biodiversity and ecosystems

The way raw materials are produced has a direct impact on ecosystems, landscapes, natural habitats, as well as yields and income. For AAK, this makes our supply chains central to how we address biodiversity and support more responsible and resilient practices.