FrieslandCampina, officially known as Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., is a leading global dairy cooperative headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1871, the company has grown to become a significant player in the dairy industry, with operations spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
FrieslandCampina focuses on producing high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, and infant nutrition, renowned for their nutritional value and taste. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in product development and supply chain efficiency. With a rich heritage and a strong cooperative model, FrieslandCampina continues to deliver exceptional dairy solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs worldwide.
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Frieslandcampina’s score of 54 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Dairy Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Dairy Processing industry has increased its overall emissions by 34% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Frieslandcampina's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, FrieslandCampina reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising 666 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 323 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and about 17.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 15.3 billion kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 345 million kg CO2e). FrieslandCampina has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 37.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of a broader strategy to achieve net climate-neutral dairy production by 2050. The company has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. These initiatives are cascaded from its parent organization, Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., ensuring a unified approach to climate action across its operations.
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Frieslandcampina’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
FrieslandCampina aims to produce net climate-neutral dairy b…
FrieslandCampina aims to produce net climate-neutral dairy by 2050.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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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