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California Dairies

California Dairies, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the dairy industry, primarily serving the western region of the country. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a significant cooperative, representing over 600 dairy farm families across California. Specialising in high-quality milk and dairy products, California Dairies offers a diverse range of items, including fluid milk, cheese, and butter, all known for their exceptional quality and freshness. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovation has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the market. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and community support, California Dairies continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a cornerstone of the dairy sector in the United States.

DitchCarbon Score

How does California Dairies's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

California Dairies's score of 13 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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California Dairies's reported carbon emissions

California Dairies, headquartered in the US, reported its carbon emissions for the years 2012 and 2013, focusing solely on Scope 1 emissions. In 2012, the company emitted approximately 203,502,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to about 198,310,000 kg CO2e in 2013. This indicates a slight reduction in emissions over the year. Despite these figures, California Dairies has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at further decreasing its carbon footprint. The company has not committed to any climate pledges or science-based targets, which may limit its ability to address climate change comprehensively. In the context of the dairy industry, California Dairies processes milk and cream, with emissions reported at approximately 36 kg CO2e per tonne of milk processed. This metric highlights the environmental impact associated with dairy production, underscoring the need for ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices within the sector.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. California Dairies's primary industry is Dairy products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. California Dairies is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

California Dairies is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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