Climate Change Data

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