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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Lactalis's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lactalis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lactalis reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,329,063,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 478,752,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 288,360,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 globally. 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 value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim for 73.8% of their suppliers and customers, based on emissions, to have science-based targets by 2028. For Scope 1 emissions related to FLAG (Forestry, Agriculture, Land Use, and Greenhouse Gas) activities, Lactalis targets a reduction of 33.3% by 2030, while Scope 3 FLAG emissions are set to decrease by 30.3% from a 2021 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, Lactalis is committed to achieving no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect Lactalis's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 348,598,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 348,598,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 348,598,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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