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Gold Member Case Study - Dairygold Food Ingredients

Dairygold, established over 30 years ago in the province of Munster, blends traditional dairy farming with innovation to produce high-quality cheese and dairy ingredients for the global business-to-business market. The company offer premium cheeses and high-quality milk powder, alongside a premium agri-business and retail stores under the Co-Op SuperStores and Co-Op Stores brands.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Dairygold exceeded its farm emissions targets through its €10 million sustainability bonus, achieved significant carbon savings, and advanced with a €50 million factory decarbonisation plan.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Water, Biodiversity, Product Health and Nutrition, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Exemplary Targets Raw Materials Certification, Packaging, Waste, Biodiversity, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2022, 2023, 2024
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In 2023, Dairygold achieved notable progress in managing farm emissions, consistently outperforming the national average due to its innovative Dairygold Grassroots sustainability bonus. This €10 million initiative encourages the adoption of protected urea, soil quality improvements, and reduced fertilizer use, significantly cutting carbon emissions. It also includes mandatory water quality participation and comprehensive training for farmers on decarbonisation pathways. A dedicated team drove these initiatives, resulting in improved on-farm carbon intensity from 0.89 kgCO2e/kg FPCM in 2022 to 0.88 kgCO2e/kg FPCM in 2023, surpassing their milestone target by 1.1%.

Dairygold has committed to Science-Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with the 1.5°C pathway and has incorporated FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) targets into their sustainability strategy. Their ongoing efforts include developing a comprehensive decarbonisation pathway from farm to factory, optimising energy efficiency, reducing fossil fuel dependency, and exploring renewable energy sources.  

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