- Pandemic-related disruptions
- Disrupted worldwide supply chains and record-setting inflation
- Effects of climate change
- Higher-than-normal injury rates in 2019 at farms and plants
- Limited reuse and recycling services at farm locations
- Difficulty in eliminating milk residue from packaging containers
Aurora Organic Dairy
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-2021 reporting, Aurora Organic Dairy disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.4 kg CO2e/kg of product (2021, excluding water weight). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
13.4 kg CO2e/kg of product (2021, excluding water weight)
2019-2021
Renewable Energy
100% (carbon-neutral energy)
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% carbon-neutral energy goal in 2020 and 2021 (validated by third party)
- Reduced GHG emissions by 29% per kg of product (excluding water weight) vs. 2012 baseline
- Reduced plant water consumption by 39% vs. 2012 baseline
- Committed to regenerative land management in 2021, implementing no-till practices
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% per kg of product (excluding water weight) by 2025 vs. 2012 baseline
- Reduce energy consumption by 15% per half gallon equivalent of product by 2025 vs. 2012 baseline
- Divert 25% of farm solid waste and 75% of plant solid waste from landfill by 2025
- Reduce plant water consumption by 20% per half gallon equivalent of product by 2025 vs. 2012 baseline
- Increase rate of positions filled internally to 10% by 2025 (3-year average)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Animal CarePeoplePlanet