Better canola sourcing
An eco-friendly and sustainable choice
Canola is grown in crop rotation systems to improve soil fertility, prevent erosion and control pests. The stiff stems and thick canopy provide an ideal environment for a wide range of wildlife.
When in flower, the bright yellow blossoms provide an abundant food source for honeybees and other pollinators. And canola fields are often planted with buffer strips of wildflowers and shrubs to provide food and increase insect biodiversity outside the flowering season.
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Understanding our supply base and engaging with farmers
Our canola-based emollients are produced from non-GMO crops sourced through a segregated Swedish supply chain. Farmers within this supply chain use a digital climate performance platform to voluntarily report primary field-level data and can also choose to participate in our ImpAAKtful™ regenerative agriculture program, developed in collaboration with farmer cooperatives to increase yields, reduce CO₂ emissions per metric ton of canola seed, and improve landscape health.
We also aim for a zero-waste canola supply chain. Discarded stalks become organic soil nutrients. After processing, we convert the solid parts of the seed into animal feed and sell screening residues from production for biogas, an environmentally friendly renewable energy source.
Measuring environmental impact
Around 90% of greenhouse gas emissions in this value chain are Scope 3, generated through agricultural practices. The ImpAAKtful program focuses on practical actions at source that support the transition to climate-friendly farming, including soil health management, biodiversity improvements, and fossil-free field operations. The product-level emissions data for our canola emollients is calculated using third-party verified primary data from farmers in the program and mass-balance allocated to support credible sustainability reporting.
Lower carbon footprint
Emissions are 37% lower than a standard European canola benchmark and 28% lower than a standard Swedish benchmark.
Early results are encouraging, with primary field-level data from the ImpAAKtful program showing lower emissions than standard Agri-footprint canola benchmarks.
The program enables customers buying LIPEX® PreAct™, LIPEX® Bassol C™, and LIPEX® 120 to report Scope 3 emissions based on their supply chain and to use this information for sustainability reporting aligned with frameworks and requirements such as SBTi and CSRD. Customers also have the opportunity to invest directly in ImpAAKtful regenerative agriculture practices to support additional claims.
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We tailor our non-GMO Swedish canola oil for use in cosmetic applications
Our vegan-friendly canola-based emollients are rich in skin-replenishing fatty acids, skin-soothing phytosterols, and antioxidant tocopherols, making them an ideal choice for creating natural, clean beauty products.
An in-depth look at our canola offering
Discover our portfolio of canola-based emollients
Enhance the efficacy, functionality, and sensory appeal of your cosmetic formulations with our canola-based ingredients.
Be inspired by our canola-based formulations
Our functional and fabulous formulations for skin, hair, and sun care demonstrate the versatility of our portfolio.
Find out more about our AAK canola technology
Kind to the planet and your skin, our canola oil is expertly processed to meet your cosmetic application needs.
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