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updated a month ago

Hiland Dairy Foods Sustainability Profile

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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.

18

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Hiland Dairy Foods's score of 18 is higher than 54% 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

Hiland Dairy Foods, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and initiatives. Hiland Dairy Foods has set ambitious reduction targets inherited from its parent organisation. Specifically, there is a goal for a 95% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from HKScan’s Swedish 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. As a current subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Hiland Dairy Foods is likely aligned with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate impact, although specific SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets have not been detailed. The company’s commitment to sustainability reflects a growing trend within the dairy industry to address climate change proactively.

How Carbon Intensive is Hiland Dairy Foods's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Hiland Dairy Foods's Location?

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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.

Hiland Dairy Foods's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hiland Dairy Foods has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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