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Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd.

Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd., commonly referred to as Gay Lea, is a prominent dairy co-operative headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Established in 1958, the company has grown to become a leader in the dairy industry, serving major operational regions across Canada. Specialising in high-quality dairy products, Gay Lea offers a diverse range of items, including butter, cheese, and cream, all crafted with a commitment to sustainability and local sourcing. Their unique approach to dairy production emphasises freshness and quality, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Gay Lea Foods has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence. The co-operative's dedication to innovation and community engagement continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted name in the dairy sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd.'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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd.'s score of 13 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd., headquartered in Canada, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their emissions in kg CO2e, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. Despite the absence of detailed emissions data, Gay Lea Foods is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. The company has not outlined specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) at this time. However, they are likely to be engaged in industry-standard practices aimed at reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability within their operations. As the dairy industry increasingly focuses on climate action, Gay Lea Foods' future commitments and initiatives will be crucial in contributing to broader environmental goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd.'s primary industry is Dairy products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd. is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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