Fonterra
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, commonly known as Fonterra, is a leading dairy nutrition company headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 2001, Fonterra has grown to become a significant player in the global dairy industry, with major operations across Australia, Asia, and the Americas. The company focuses on producing high-quality dairy products, including milk powders, cheese, and butter, which are renowned for their nutritional value and sustainability. Fonterra's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the market, serving both consumer and food service sectors. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Fonterra has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest exporters of dairy products worldwide. Its dedication to excellence continues to drive its success in the competitive dairy landscape.
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Fonterra's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 25,823,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,347,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 500,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 23,976,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 baseline. Additionally, Fonterra is committed to ensuring that 78.2% of its suppliers and customers by emissions will have science-based targets by FY2028. Fonterra also targets a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions from dairy per tonne of fat-and-protein-corrected milk by FY2030, alongside a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31st December 2025. The company has established a near-term target classification consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C, reflecting its dedication to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,726,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 701,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,440,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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