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First Milk Limited

First Milk Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the dairy industry, specialising in the production of high-quality milk and cheese products. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a cooperative, focusing on the needs of its farmer members while delivering exceptional dairy goods to consumers. With operations primarily in Scotland and Wales, First Milk is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a range of products that include cheddar cheese and liquid milk. The company’s unique approach to sourcing milk directly from local farmers ensures freshness and quality, setting it apart in a competitive market. First Milk has achieved significant milestones, including awards for its cheese products, reinforcing its position as a trusted brand in the dairy sector.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

First Milk Limited's score of 40 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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First Milk Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, First Milk Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,173,996,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 19,942,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,399,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,132,801,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by employee commuting, which accounted for about 1,152,655,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,022,221,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,176,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,290,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 979,632,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. First Milk has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, which is essential for understanding and managing its carbon footprint. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that First Milk may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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Scope 1
16,999,000
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Scope 2
2,354,000
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Scope 3
888,711,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. First Milk Limited's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for First Milk Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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First Milk Limited is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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