- Increased raw material and energy prices leading to higher production costs.
- Declining milk volumes due to structural changes in milk production.
- Changing consumer habits and increased competition with milk alternatives.
- Geopolitical instability impacting international supply chains.
- Meeting customer demands for sustainable practices (e.g., GMO-free, Haltungsform 3).
DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.6M tCO2e/year (2023). 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
10.6M tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
8.4M m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
14.5K tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
1.4B kWh/year (2023)
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced the average CO2 footprint per kilogram of milk from 1.24 kg CO2 e/kg in 2010 to 1.13 kg CO2 e/kg in 2023.
- Reduced diesel consumption by 860,050 liters / 2,279 tons of CO2 per year (2020-2024).
- Edewecht site reduced primary energy consumption (electricity and gas) resulting in a 12% reduction in annual emissions.
- Waren site avoided emission of around 2,500 tons of CO2 per year by using biomass instead of fossil fuels.
- 98.3% of waste recycled or used to generate energy in 2023.
- Reduced activity-based drinking water consumption by 2% (2022 basis).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce drinking water consumption by 2% (2022 basis) in 2024.
- Optimize biogas use at Altentreptow site by end of 2024.
- Introduce LOTO system at all packaging and filling plants by end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions along the value chain by at least 20% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionAnimal welfareBiodiversityPeople