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Lactalis

Lactalis Group, a leading player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Laval, France. Founded in 1933, the company has grown to become one of the largest dairy producers globally, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Lactalis is renowned for its diverse range of products, including cheese, milk, and butter, with iconic brands such as Président and Galbani. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as expanding its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions. Lactalis prides itself on its sustainable practices and dedication to local sourcing, which enhances the unique flavours of its offerings. With a strong presence in over 100 countries, Lactalis continues to set industry standards while delivering exceptional dairy products to consumers worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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47

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Lactalis's score of 47 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lactalis's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lactalis reported global carbon emissions of approximately 1,329,063,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,329,063,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 478,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 288,360,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the UK, their emissions were about 14,343,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 6,772,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Lactalis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan for 73.8% of their suppliers and customers, based on emissions, to have science-based targets by 2028. For Scope 1 emissions, Lactalis aims for a 33.3% reduction by 2030, while for Scope 3 emissions, they target a 30.3% reduction by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050 from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, Lactalis is committed to eliminating deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lactalis'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. Lactalis is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lactalis is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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