- Technical issues with the carbon calculator prevented the finalization of the pig production carbon footprint.
- Limited precipitation impacting feed quality and efficiency.
- Shortages of equipment and difficulties obtaining grid connection permissions for solar panel projects.
- Lack of labor in the agriculture industry.
- Risk of corruption in countries where subsidiaries are located.
FirstFarms A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, FirstFarms A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 47.0K t CO2e (milk production); 16904 t CO2e (crop production). 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
47.0K t CO2e (milk production); 16904 t CO2e (crop production)
2023
Water Usage
376.2K m3
2023
Energy Use
136.526 GJ
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 47.0K t CO2e (milk production); 16904 t CO2e (crop production) |
| 2022 | 7.2K t CO2-eq |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Conducted a carbon footprint assessment of milk and crop production.
- Finalized solar panel projects in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Hungary.
- Increased areas with cover crops.
- Implemented reduced tillage and no-till methods.
- Decreased water withdrawal compared to 2022.
- Decreased diesel consumption compared to 2021 despite increased land in operation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Conduct GHG emissions inventory for pig production.
- Develop a Farm Sustainability Plan for all subsidiaries.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the share of renewable energy produced and consumed.
- Increase the proportion of underrepresented gender among all employees to 30% by 2028.
- Increase the proportion of underrepresented gender in the Board of Directors to 33% by 2027.
- Increase the proportion of underrepresented gender in Group Management to 25% by 2027.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeEnvironmental impactSocial responsibilityGovernance