Public Profile

Prairie Farms

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., a leading name in the dairy industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations 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 ice cream. Prairie Farms is renowned for its commitment to local farming, sourcing milk from family-owned farms, which ensures freshness and quality. The company’s unique approach to sustainability and community engagement has garnered it a strong market position, making it a preferred choice among consumers. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Prairie Farms continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the dairy sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Prairie Farms'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 Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Prairie Farms's score of 15 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Prairie Farms's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Prairie Farms has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures in kg CO2e. However, the company is actively committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. Prairie Farms is classified as a food and beverage processing company based in the United States and has made a commitment to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. While the company has not set a net-zero target, it is engaged in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and improve sustainability practices within its operations. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the importance of transparency in corporate climate commitments, especially in an industry increasingly focused on sustainability. Prairie Farms's commitment to climate action reflects a growing trend among food and beverage companies to enhance their environmental responsibility and contribute to global efforts in mitigating climate change.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prairie Farms's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Prairie Farms is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Prairie Farms is committed to some reduction initiatives 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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