Lactalis
Lactalis Group, a leading player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Laval, France. Founded in 1933, the company has grown to become one of the largest dairy producers globally, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Lactalis is renowned for its diverse range of products, including cheese, milk, and butter, with iconic brands such as Président and Galbani. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as expanding its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions. Lactalis prides itself on its sustainable practices and dedication to local sourcing, which enhances the unique flavours of its offerings. With a strong presence in over 100 countries, Lactalis continues to set industry standards while delivering exceptional dairy products to consumers worldwide.
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Lactalis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lactalis reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,329,063,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 478,752,000 kg CO2e globally. In the UK, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of around 14,343,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 6,772,000 kg CO2e. Lactalis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by 2025 and by 50% by 2033, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from a 2022 baseline. These targets are part of Lactalis's broader sustainability strategy, which also includes ensuring that 73.8% of its suppliers and customers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2028. The company is also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025. Lactalis's emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Groupe Lactalis S.A., which oversees the company's sustainability initiatives.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,500,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 400,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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