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Gold Member Case Study - Dawn Pork and Bacon

Dawn Pork and Bacon is a leading producer of high-quality pork products, committed to excellence in animal welfare, sustainability, and innovation. With a focus on delivering premium bacon and pork to consumers, the company ensures top-notch standards from farm to fork.

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Sustainability Achievements

Dawn Pork and Bacon made significant strides in their energy/emissions initiatives through the installation of energy saving equipment.

  • Targets Reported: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Water, Biodiversity, Employee Wellbeing, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets: Supplier Certification, Packaging, Water, Biodiversity, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Awarded Gold Membership: 2024
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In 2023, Dawn Pork and Bacon reduced their scope1 and 2 emissions from 2,113 tCO2e in 2022 to 1,935 tCO2e, surpassing their milestone target by 13.4%. This change is due to the installation of energy efficient equipment onsite, such as a second compressor. Before purchasing and installing the heat exchangers, the company conducted extensive research into their potential benefits. A feasibility study was completed, supporting the decision to install the machines in 2023.

Furthermore, in 2023, solar energy production saw a significant increase, with 12% of the company’s electricity coming from solar panels. With the latest phase now complete, the company aims to increase solar energy production to over 15%.  Dawn Pork and Bacon has demonstrated its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint by more than doubling the amount of solar energy produced onsite.

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