Synlait Milk Limited, commonly known as Synlait, is a prominent player in the food products nec industry, headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in dairy processing, focusing on high-quality milk and nutritional products. With major operations across New Zealand, Synlait is renowned for its innovative approach to dairy, offering a range of products including infant formula, nutritional powders, and specialised milk ingredients.
What sets Synlait apart is its commitment to sustainability and traceability, ensuring that every product meets rigorous quality standards. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with global brands and recognition for its sustainable practices. As a key supplier in the dairy sector, Synlait continues to enhance its market position through a focus on research and development, driving growth in both domestic and international markets.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Synlait's reported carbon emissions
Synlait, a New Zealand-based food products company, has set ambitious climate targets and disclosed its greenhouse gas emissions. For the financial year 2025, Synlait reported total emissions of approximately 1.11 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 106.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 996 million kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease from FY2024, which recorded total emissions of approximately 1.18 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 101.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 9.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 1.06 billion kg CO2e). The company's most recent historical data shows total emissions of approximately 1.19 billion kg CO2e for FY2023, with Scope 1 emissions at about 111.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 7.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1.08 billion kg CO2e. In FY2022, total emissions were approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 115.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 11.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 1.10 billion kg CO2e). Prior to this, Synlait reported total emissions of approximately 1.25 billion kg CO2e for FY2021 (Scope 1: 117 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 8.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 1.12 billion kg CO2e), and in FY2020, total emissions were approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 117.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 8.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 1.02 billion kg CO2e). Synlait is committed to reducing its climate impact through several initiatives. The company has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% between FY2020 and FY2028. Furthermore, Synlait aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from on-farm purchased goods and services by 30% per kg of milk solids (kgMS) within the same timeframe. As part of its commitment to decarbonisation, Synlait plans to exclusively use biomass in Boiler Two by 2026. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Synlait also aims to have 6% of its suppliers, by emissions covering off-farm purchased goods and services, adopt science-based targets by FY2025.
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Synlait’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2028
45% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% between FY20 and FY28 (in tCO2e).
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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