Lactalis
Lactalis Group, a leading player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Laval, France. Founded in 1933, the company has grown to become one of the largest dairy producers globally, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Lactalis is renowned for its diverse range of products, including cheese, milk, and butter, with iconic brands such as Président and Galbani. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as expanding its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions. Lactalis prides itself on its sustainable practices and dedication to local sourcing, which enhances the unique flavours of its offerings. With a strong presence in over 100 countries, Lactalis continues to set industry standards while delivering exceptional dairy products to consumers worldwide.
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Lactalis's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lactalis reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,920,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain. The company also disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 13,000 kg CO2e for the same year. In 2023, Lactalis's global emissions included 1,916,567,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 589,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 79,212,175,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Lactalis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by 2025 and by 50% by 2033, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, Lactalis targets a 90% reduction by 2050, with interim goals of 30.3% reduction by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. The company is also working towards carbon neutrality by 2050, engaging its entire value chain, which includes significant commitments to its suppliers and customers. Notably, Lactalis aims for 73.8% of its suppliers and customers by emissions to have science-based targets by 2028. This emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent company, Groupe Lactalis S.A., reflecting a unified corporate strategy towards sustainability and climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,500,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 400,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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