A2 Milk Sustainability Profile
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 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 374,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 153,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The most significant contributor to their carbon footprint is Scope 3 emissions, which total around 1,228,306,000 kg CO2e, with major sources including purchased goods and services (approximately 392,600,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 38,350,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, A2 Milk's total emissions were about 453,953,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 13,412,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 149,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for this year were approximately 1,241,703,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 501,090,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 24,343,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 153,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling about 1,327,358,000 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 derived directly from their own disclosures. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the dairy industry context.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 407,775,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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A2 Milk's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
A2 Milk's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 201% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 32% of Scope 3 emissions.
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A2 Milk's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
A2 Milk has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
