Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Global Dairy Platform Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2005-2015)
Reporting Period: 2005-2015
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1711.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (2015)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
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
- Environmental Sustainability
- Food Security
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emission intensity of milk by 11% (2005-2015)
Social Achievements
- Dairy farming serves as a platform for rural women's empowerment
- Dairy products contribute to global food security and poverty reduction
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Transition to a low-carbon economy
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased GHG emissions from the dairy sector (18% increase from 2005 to 2015 due to increased milk production)
- High variability in emission intensity across regions and within regions
- Challenges in technology transfer and adoption by farmers
Mitigation Strategies
- Improving production efficiency to reduce emission intensity
- Protecting carbon sinks (grasslands and forests)
- Integrating livestock into the circular bio-economy
- Adopting cost-effective mitigation measures
- Investing in research and knowledge transfer
- Promoting innovation and providing incentives for low-carbon technologies and practices
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing low-emissions feeds
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changing weather patterns threatening food production
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Dairy production contributes to food security and requires sustainable practices to mitigate climate change.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed