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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.

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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

Prairie Farms, headquartered in the United States, is actively engaged in addressing climate change through its commitment to reducing carbon emissions. While specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has made significant strides in its climate initiatives. Prairie Farms is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term reduction targets, although no specific targets or timelines have been disclosed. As part of the food and beverage processing sector, Prairie Farms acknowledges the importance of sustainability and is working towards enhancing its environmental performance. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target, indicating an opportunity for future climate action. In summary, while Prairie Farms has not provided specific emissions figures or reduction targets, its commitment to addressing climate change reflects a proactive approach within the industry. The company is positioned to further develop its climate strategies and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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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.

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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 Prairie Farms is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Prairie Farms is participating in some 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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