Synlait
Synlait Milk Limited, commonly known as Synlait, is a prominent player in the dairy industry, headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality milk and nutritional products, primarily serving both domestic and international markets. With major operations in the Canterbury region, Synlait focuses on innovative dairy solutions, including infant formula, nutritional powders, and specialised milk products. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart, as they utilise advanced technology and rigorous quality control measures to ensure premium offerings. Recognised for its strong market position, Synlait has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with global brands and a reputation for excellence in product development. As a forward-thinking company, Synlait continues to drive growth and innovation within the dairy sector.
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Synlait's score of 52 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Synlait's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Synlait Milk Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,116,704,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 112,708,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 7,751,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 1,033,575,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as business travel and purchased goods. Synlait has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by FY2028, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to decrease Scope 3 emissions from on-farm purchased goods and services by 30% per kg of milk solids within the same timeframe. By FY2025, Synlait also commits to ensuring that 6% of its suppliers, based on emissions from off-farm purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Synlait's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 101,079,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,923,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 705,259,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Synlait 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.
