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Dairy Processing
US
updated 18 days ago

Hiland Dairy Foods

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Hiland Dairy Foods, a prominent player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across the Midwest and Southern regions. Founded in 1938, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, and yogurt. Hiland Dairy is renowned for its commitment to freshness and sustainability, utilising state-of-the-art processing techniques to ensure superior taste and quality. With a strong market position, Hiland Dairy Foods has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence. The company’s dedication to local sourcing and community engagement further distinguishes it in a competitive landscape. As a leader in the dairy sector, Hiland Dairy continues to innovate while maintaining its core values of quality and service.

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How does Hiland Dairy Foods'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.

15

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Hiland Dairy Foods's score of 15 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hiland Dairy Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hiland Dairy Foods, headquartered in the US, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 13,000 kg CO2e. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., reflecting the company's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Hiland Dairy Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 95% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from its operations by 2030, compared to 2003 levels. This target encompasses Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions related to purchased transportation and business travel. These initiatives demonstrate Hiland's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change. As part of its broader climate strategy, Hiland Dairy Foods is aligned with industry standards and best practices, ensuring that its emissions reduction targets are both ambitious and achievable. The company continues to monitor its progress and engage in practices that contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hiland Dairy Foods's primary industry is Dairy products, which is high 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. This request for Hiland Dairy Foods is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Hiland Dairy Foods is not participating in any 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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