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Lactalis Group, a leading name in the dairy products industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1933, Lactalis has grown to become one of the largest dairy companies globally, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation.
The company offers a diverse range of products, including cheese, milk, butter, and yoghurt, with brands such as Président and Galbani standing out in the market. Lactalis is distinguished by its focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with modern production techniques, ensuring exceptional taste and quality.
With a strong market position, Lactalis has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its products, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the dairy sector.
45
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Dairy Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.481
20182025
The Dairy Processing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
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Reported emissions
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Lactalis's reported carbon emissions
Lactalis, a French dairy products company, reported its 2023 carbon emissions as approximately 44.9 billion kg CO2e. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.92 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 589.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 42.44 billion kg CO2e.
For 2022, Lactalis reported Scope 1 emissions of roughly 1.66 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 475.85 million kg CO2e. In 2021, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 305.18 million kg CO2e, and in 2020, they were around 323.03 million kg CO2e.
Lactalis has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal aligns with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidance.
Near-term targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is in line with a 1.5°C trajectory as validated by SBTi.
- Reducing Scope 1 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030, from a 2019 baseline.
- Reducing Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030, from a 2021 baseline.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, from a 2021 baseline.
- Committing to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025.
- Engaging 73.8% of its suppliers and customers (by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and processing of sold products) to set science-based targets by 2028.
Long-term targets, as validated by SBTi, include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, from a 2019 baseline.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, from a 2022 baseline.
- Reducing Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by 2050, from a 2022 baseline.
Lactalis's climate commitments and targets, including its SBTi-validated goals, are cascaded from its parent company, Groupe Lactalis S.A.
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Lactalis’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2050
Lactalis commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
Lactalis commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Lactalis commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Lactalis commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data90%
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Climate initiatives
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