Climate Change Data

Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:0.89 kg CO2e/kg FPCM (on-farm)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Quality
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal Welfare
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • 6.3% reduction in carbon footprint on-farm since 2018
  • 22% reduction in food waste since 2020 for consumer brands
  • 13% reduction in plastic usage in consumer products
  • Maintained zero waste to landfill
  • Planning permission granted for 13ha solar farm at Ballyragget

Social Achievements

  • Graduation of first cohort of Sustainable Farming Academy
  • Over €116,000 directly fundraised for charity by employees
  • Shareholder approval for rule changes to increase diversity in governance structures

Governance Achievements

  • Modernisation of governance structures to increase diversity
  • Bord Bia Origin Green Gold award for fourth consecutive year
  • Ecovadis Silver Medal

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce 30% absolute CO2 from processing sites by 2030
  • Reduce scope 3 emissions (milk GHG intensity) by 30% by 2030
  • 50% reduction in food waste by 2030
  • 25% reduction in plastic usage by 2030
  • 50/50 male to female in leadership pipeline by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% of milk suppliers in priority areas having water quality plans by 2025
  • 100% of suppliers to have nutrient management plans by 2025
  • 100% of milk suppliers audited to AWA standard by 2025
  • Reduce plastic usage by 15% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Lower market returns
  • High input costs
  • Challenging weather conditions
  • Water quality challenges and nitrates derogation
  • Labour shortages
Mitigation Strategies
  • Significant price supports to farmers
  • Investment in assisting farmers with water quality challenges
  • Continued investment in branch network upgrades
  • Focus on cost efficiencies and operational excellence
  • Development of water quality improvement plans for farmers

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sourcing of raw materials
  • Partnership with suppliers to improve sustainability

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Challenging weather conditions
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes (nitrates derogation)
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy investments
  • Development of low-carbon products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Origin Green, Ecovadis, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, A Greener World

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Avonmore Oat Drink
  • Products with reduced plastic packaging

Awards & Recognition

  • Bord Bia Origin Green Gold Member Status (4 years)
  • Ecovadis Silver Medal