Us Dairy
US Dairy, officially known as the United States Dairy Export Council, is headquartered in the US and operates primarily across North America. Founded in 1995, the organisation has played a pivotal role in promoting the export of American dairy products, including cheese, milk powder, and butter, to international markets. With a focus on enhancing the global competitiveness of US dairy farmers and processors, US Dairy has achieved significant milestones, including establishing strong partnerships with international buyers. The council's commitment to quality and sustainability sets its products apart, ensuring they meet the highest standards. As a leader in the dairy industry, US Dairy continues to advocate for innovation and growth, solidifying its position as a key player in the global dairy market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Us Dairy'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 Benchmark
Us Dairy's score of 20 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Us Dairy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, US Dairy reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,047 kg CO2e per employee, alongside emissions of about 1,986 kg CO2e per tonne of steel and 2,720 kg CO2e per tonne of cement. The organisation has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. Historically, US Dairy has provided insights into its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, with figures such as 0.1653465 kg CO2e per unit of revenue reported in 2022, and 0.16314188 kg CO2e in 2021, both under Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In 2020, the GHG emissions intensity was recorded at 0.2645544 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. The carbon footprint of dairy products has also been highlighted, with a carbon footprint of about 2,050 kg CO2e for one gallon of fluid milk and 8,300 kg CO2e for each kilogram of cheese consumed, although these figures do not specify the scope of emissions. While US Dairy has not set formal reduction targets or climate pledges, the organisation is part of an industry that is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Us Dairy is not committed to any 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.
