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Sugar Processing
NZ
updated 9 days ago

Open Country Dairy Limited

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Open Country Dairy Limited, headquartered in New Zealand, is a prominent player in the dairy industry, specialising in the production and export of high-quality dairy products. Founded in 2001, the company has rapidly grown to become one of New Zealand's largest dairy exporters, with significant operations in the North Island and South Island. Open Country Dairy is renowned for its diverse range of products, including milk powders, cheese, and butter, all crafted with a commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s unique approach to dairy processing and its focus on innovation have positioned it as a leader in the market, catering to both domestic and international customers. With a strong emphasis on traceability and environmental responsibility, Open Country Dairy continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the global dairy sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Open Country Dairy Limited'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.

11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar 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

Open Country Dairy Limited's score of 11 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Open Country Dairy Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Open Country Dairy Limited, headquartered in New Zealand, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,536,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 220,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 64,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 21,252,000,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been documented. There are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or other climate pledges currently associated with Open Country Dairy Limited. This data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the emissions figures are solely attributed to Open Country Dairy Limited's operations. The company continues to navigate the challenges of carbon emissions within the dairy industry, focusing on sustainability practices without publicly stated reduction commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Open Country Dairy Limited's primary industry is Sugar, 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 Open Country Dairy Limited is in NZ, which has a very 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.

Open Country Dairy Limited 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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