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Gold Member Case Study - Tirlán

Tirlán, Ireland’s largest farmer-owned food and nutrition business, sources high-quality dairy and grains from over 5,000 farm families. With a strong heritage, it delivers award-winning brands like Avonmore and Kilmeaden, exports to over 100 countries, and generates €3 billion in annual revenue through its 2,300 employees and 11 production facilities.

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Water

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Water, Biodiversity, Product Health and Nutrition, Employee Wellbeing, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Other Additional Targets.
  • Exemplary Targets Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Water, Biodiversity, Product Health and Nutrition, Employee Wellbeing, Community Engagement, and Other Additional Targets.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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In 2023, Tirlán made significant strides in reducing water intensity from 10.33 m3/t in 2022 to 10.16 m3/t, surpassing their milestone target by 7.8%. This improvement is attributed to the identification of water reduction opportunities. Tirlán's commitment to water quality is further demonstrated by the completion of 795 water quality farm visits and regular updates to data reflecting different water quality advisor visits., these data updates include the number of active suppliers as it evolves over time, alongside opportunities for improvements in the company’s water-based sustainability practices. 

Tirlán launched the Slaney Catchment Programme in collaboration with Teagasc and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO). This community-based water quality remediation project is designed to set a benchmark in best practices, support farm families in managing water quality challenges, and enable them to meet higher nitrates derogation levels while sustaining economic activity. Additionally, Tirlán’s Sustainability Action Payment has incentivised over 95% of suppliers to adopt necessary water quality improvements. The Sustainable Farming Academy also supported this agenda by providing 20 fully funded diplomas in Environment, Sustainability, and Climate, and three bursaries for Agri courses, which include water quality modules.

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