A2 Milk
A2 Milk Company, commonly referred to as A2 Milk, is a leading dairy company headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 2000, the company has carved a niche in the dairy industry by specialising in A2 protein milk, which is believed to be easier to digest for many consumers. A2 Milk operates primarily in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, focusing on providing high-quality dairy products that cater to health-conscious individuals. The company’s core offerings include A2 whole milk, A2 reduced-fat milk, and A2 infant formula, all distinguished by their unique A2 protein composition. This innovation has positioned A2 Milk as a prominent player in the global dairy market, achieving significant milestones such as rapid revenue growth and expanding its product range. With a commitment to quality and consumer health, A2 Milk continues to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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A2 Milk's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, A2 Milk reported total carbon emissions of approximately 437,055,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 374,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,486,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and a significant 791,778,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2024, saw total emissions of about 453,953,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,412,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 4,507,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 801,311,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, A2 Milk's total emissions were approximately 501,090,000 kg CO2e, comprising 24,343,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 850,763,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The trend shows a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022, which reported about 516,345,000 kg CO2e. A2 Milk has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent organization, and all reported figures are sourced directly from The a2 Milk Company Limited. Overall, A2 Milk's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint, indicating a need for comprehensive strategies to address emissions throughout their supply chain.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 187,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,502,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 407,775,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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A2 Milk is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
