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 2023, A2 Milk reported total carbon emissions of approximately 476,595,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 24,343,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 476,595,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a gradual decrease in emissions over the years, with total emissions peaking at about 488,852,000 kg CO2e in 2020. A2 Milk's emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the vast majority of their total emissions across all reported years. For instance, in 2021, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 459,749,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the importance of addressing upstream and downstream activities in their climate strategy. Despite the emissions data, A2 Milk has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect an industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive climate strategies. Overall, A2 Milk's emissions data underscores the need for ongoing efforts to reduce carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for achieving broader climate goals.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 187,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,502,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 |
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A2 Milk 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.
