- Increasing energy consumption due to company growth.
- Need to reduce the carbon footprint of raw milk production.
- Challenges related to peatland farming and climate protection.
Molkerei Ammerland eG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-01 to 2023-12 reporting, Molkerei Ammerland eG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 102.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 61.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 40.7K tCO2e/year. 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
102.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2022-01 to 2023-12
Water Usage
1.4M m3/year
2022-01 to 2023-12
Waste
14.4K tons/year
2022-01 to 2023-12
Energy Use
294.7M kWh/year
2022-01 to 2023-12
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-01 to 2023-12)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 61.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 40.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption per kg of milk processed by more than 7% from 2021 to 2023.
- Reduced wastewater per kg of milk processed by 10% in 2023 compared to 2021.
- Increased area covered by wildflower meadows to 300 hectares in 2023 (from 250 in 2022).
- Improved butter packaging reducing material use by almost 40%.
- Improved cheese loaf packaging reducing cardboard use by almost 40%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further develop internal structures to collect information and work on sustainability-related topics.
- Expand dialogue with stakeholders.
- Further strategic development of climate management (science-based targets by 2025).
📅 Medium-term
- Converting the production of powder products to electricity by 2025.
- Developing training management and improving teaching methods by 2025/2026.
- Structuring and introducing an occupational safety management system by 2025/2026.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomicEnvironmentalSocialAnimal Welfare