Foremost Farms
Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has been a cornerstone of the dairy industry since its founding in 1994. With a strong presence across the Midwest, the cooperative serves a diverse range of dairy farmers, focusing on high-quality milk production and innovative dairy solutions. Specialising in cheese, butter, and powdered dairy products, Foremost Farms is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality. The cooperative's unique approach to dairy processing ensures that its products meet the highest standards, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a reputation for excellence, Foremost Farms has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product quality and sustainability initiatives. As a trusted partner in the dairy sector, the cooperative continues to enhance its market position through innovation and a dedication to its members.
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How does Foremost Farms's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Foremost Farms's score of 14 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Foremost Farms's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Foremost Farms reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.6 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 198,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 132,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 6.27 million tonnes CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. Notably, 2.49 million tonnes CO2e of these Scope 3 emissions are attributed to purchased goods and services. Foremost Farms is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, having established near-term reduction targets as part of its sustainability initiatives. While specific numerical targets have not been disclosed, the company is actively engaged in efforts to mitigate its environmental impact within the food and beverage processing sector. As of March 2023, they have committed to these reduction initiatives, although they have not yet set a net-zero target.
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| Scope 1 | 198,000 |
| Scope 2 | 132,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,270,000 |
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Foremost Farms is committed to some 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.
