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 440,392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, accounting for about 404,119,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 490,153,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 22,972,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 3,221,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 490,153,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. A2 Milk has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact reporting.
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| 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 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.
