Fonterra
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, commonly known as Fonterra, is a leading dairy nutrition company headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 2001, Fonterra has grown to become a significant player in the global dairy industry, with major operations across Australia, Asia, and the Americas. The company focuses on producing high-quality dairy products, including milk powders, cheese, and butter, which are renowned for their nutritional value and sustainability. Fonterra's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the market, serving both consumer and food service sectors. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Fonterra has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest exporters of dairy products worldwide. Its dedication to excellence continues to drive its success in the competitive dairy landscape.
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Fonterra's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,823,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,347,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 500,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 23,976,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2018 baseline. Additionally, Fonterra aims for 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2024. Fonterra's climate commitments also include a more aggressive target of a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, alongside a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 3 emissions from dairy by 30% per tonne of fat-and-protein-corrected milk by FY2030. The company has also pledged to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31st December 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Fonterra's commitment to addressing climate change while maintaining its position as a leader in the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,726,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 701,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,440,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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