Company's 25th Sustainability Report shows a 20% reduction in value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a 47% reduction in GHG emissions across its own operations since 2019.
The sustainability finish line has been set: climate and carbon neutrality. The end zone seems to be within reach. The California dairy sector is on target to reach its methane-reduction goals and ultimately reach climate neutrality by 2030.
The 2020s may become known as a momentous decade in climate action. Today, more than 2,000 corporations have engaged with the Science Based Targets Initiative, and multiple regulatory bodies are advancing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting requirements.
To reduce GHG emissions further, all segments of the dairy industry must optimize efficiency. That means increasing milk yield per cow, reducing enteric emissions, improving manure handling, optimizing breeding and enhancing cow comfort.
In 2008, the dairy industry made a voluntary commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2020 – a lofty goal, to say the least. In fact, it is remarkable to think how far we have already come since 1944.