Agropur Cooperative
Agropur Cooperative, a leading player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1938, Agropur has grown significantly, evolving into one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the region. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including milk, cheese, and yogurt, all crafted with a commitment to quality and sustainability. With a focus on innovation, Agropur stands out for its unique offerings, such as specialty cheeses and organic dairy products. The cooperative's dedication to excellence has earned it a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to the dairy sector and its strong community ties. Through strategic growth and a commitment to its members, Agropur continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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Agropur Cooperative's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Agropur Cooperative reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,591,644,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 446,281,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 8,145,363,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease in total emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 9,296,568,000 kg CO2e. Agropur has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by FY2031, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the cooperative targets a 24% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per kilogram of milk processed within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The cooperative's long-term commitment includes a net-zero target, with plans to further reduce emissions across all scopes by 2050. The reduction strategy encompasses biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 8,605,781,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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