The a2 Milk Company
The a2 Milk Company, often referred to simply as a2 Milk, is a leading player in the dairy industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the market, focusing on the production of milk and dairy products that exclusively contain the A2 beta-casein protein. This unique offering caters to consumers seeking an alternative to traditional milk, which often contains both A1 and A2 proteins. With major operational regions spanning the US, Australia, and New Zealand, a2 Milk has established itself as a trusted brand among health-conscious consumers. The company’s core products include a2 Milk, a2 infant formula, and a range of dairy products, all designed to provide a gentler option for those who may experience discomfort with regular milk. Notably, a2 Milk has achieved remarkable growth and recognition, positioning itself as a pioneer in the lactose-free and health-focused dairy segment.
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The a2 Milk Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, The a2 Milk Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 516,345,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 22,972,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 3,221,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 490,153,000 kg CO2e. For the years 2023 and 2024, the company disclosed emissions intensity figures for Scope 1 and 2, with emissions intensity of about 18,650 kg CO2e per tonne of milk solids in 2023 and approximately 15,240 kg CO2e per tonne of milk solids in 2024. These figures indicate a positive trend towards reducing emissions intensity over the years. Despite these disclosures, The a2 Milk Company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they cascaded any targets from parent organisations. Their climate commitments remain unspecified, and they have not participated in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. Overall, while The a2 Milk Company has made strides in emissions reporting, further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance their climate action profile.
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| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,972,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,221,000 |
| Scope 3 | 490,153,000 |
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The a2 Milk Company is not participating in any 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.
