- Year-on-year increase in carbon emissions
- Reliance on Combined Heat and Power generation based on natural gas
- Impact of UK grid emissions factors on Scope 2 emissions
- Increased waste generated emissions due to temporary boiler use
- Operational issues with effluent treatment plant at Haverfordwest
- Data limitations in calculating farm carbon footprints
First Milk Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, First Milk Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e (net). By scope: Scope 1: 19.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.2M tCO2e. 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
1.2M tCO2e (net)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity from January 2025)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| 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). | 19.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 | 1.2M tCO2e (net) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 821.1K tCO2e/year (FY23) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 865.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-2021 | 900.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased milk from forage by 10% by 2025 (target)
- Sequestered 114,366 tonnes CO2e in 2023 (modelled)
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity commitment from January 2025
- No waste to landfill at cheese production sites
- Improved effluent treatment at Haverfordwest, restoring river quality
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase milk from forage by 10% by 2025
- Sequester 100,000 tonnes of CO2 per annum on members’ farms by 2025
- Reduce antibiotic use by a further 10% by 2025
- 100% renewable energy by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon footprint at farm level by 50% by 2030
- Achieve net zero in milk transport and processing by 2035
- All transport and processing activity using renewable fuel sources by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityRegenerative AgricultureAnimal WelfareWater StewardshipEmployee WellbeingCommunity Engagement