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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated 5 months ago

Prairie Farms

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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.

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17

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Prairie Farms's score of 17 is higher than 53% 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 Inc., headquartered in the United States, has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures in kg CO2e. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. Prairie Farms has made a near-term commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. The company operates within the Food and Beverage Processing sector and is actively engaged in sustainability efforts. Prairie Farms is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a commitment to setting science-based emissions reduction targets. As of November 2023, Prairie Farms is classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, reflecting its intention to take actionable steps towards reducing its environmental impact. It is important to note that Prairie Farms does not currently have a net-zero commitment or a specified net-zero year. The company’s climate initiatives are independently sourced from Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization. In summary, while specific emissions data is not available, Prairie Farms is taking steps towards sustainability through its commitment to near-term emissions reduction, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate responsibility in the food and beverage industry.

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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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