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, which encompasses a variety of activities including purchased goods and services, business travel, and upstream transportation. Over the years, A2 Milk has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2020, total emissions peaked at about 488,852,000 kg CO2e, while in 2024, they are projected to decrease to approximately 440,392,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. A2 Milk's emissions intensity, measured in tCO2e per tonne of milk solids, has also varied, with the latest data indicating an intensity of about 18,650 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. The company operates from New Zealand and is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate action. However, as of now, A2 Milk has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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A2 Milk is not committed to any 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.
